U.S. market “not worth the risk” for one of India’s largest solar manufacturers
Saatvik Green Energy chief executive Prashant Mathur said his company seeks to be “risk-free” and focus on the domestic market in India.
Policy deadline rush pushes U.S. solar module pricing up in Q3
Solar module prices have increased as demand was pulled forward to meet the tax credit eligibility requirements, said a report from supply chain platform Anza.
Generac solar microinverter fills out ‘unlimited backup’ package
The generator company has released its PWRmicro microinverter, which integrates with the company’s energy storage, generator, and energy management system to offer a ‘parallel backup’ solution.
Microgrid is deliverable in a standard 20-ft. shipping container
Paired Power’s modular microgrid targets remote industrial and agricultural applications and rural electrification for Indigenous communities.
Residential solar installer Palmetto closes $420 million asset backed securitization
The transaction is backed by over 22,000 residential solar leases and power purchase agreements and marks the second major ABS deal in 2025 for Palmetto.
California proposes order of 6 GW by 2032 to get ahead of expiring tax credits
A California Public Utilities Commission Judge called for a “premature” order of additional electric capacity in the state to take advantage of lucrative renewable energy federal tax credits while they still exist.
IEA lowers 2025-30 forecast for solar growth
The International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its 2025–30 renewables forecast by 5%, citing lower solar additions, though PV still represents nearly 80% of 4.6 TW expected growth.
Newsom vetoes another bill to curb California’s rising energy demand
Gov. Newsom said the virtual power plant bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.”
Idaho drops solar compensation rates by 31%
After utility Idaho Power proposed paying 60% less for the energy it buys from rooftop solar owners, the utilities commission landed about in the middle, deciding to cut net metering rates by 31%.
Coalition sues EPA for rescinding $7B solar program
A coalition of grant recipients and large law firms filed suit against EPA and its head Lee Zeldin for pulling funds intended to support low-income community solar projects across the nation.
