Reliability over rates: U.S. power markets pivot as demand surges 34%
Solar developers need to adapt to new realities and seize new opportunities, said a report from Enverus Intelligence Research.
State legislatures consider bills to speed solar project deployment
Bills have been introduced in several states to address barriers to renewable energy deployment ahead of upcoming deadlines to qualify for federal tax credits.
Qcells, LG Energy Solution Vertech ink 5 GWh U.S. battery storage deal
The agreement secures American-made LFP battery supply for Qcells’ utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing.
A “sorting year” for solar and storage
2026 is emerging as a decisive moment as capital concentrates around projects that can demonstrate early procurement and execution certainty.
Lunar Energy raises $232 million to accelerate development of residential storage, VPP software
The Silicon Valley startup, led by former Tesla Energy executive Kunal Girotra, says the funding will support product innovation and expansion of its operations and manufacturing base.
Scaling the residential DIY solar kit business model
pv magazine USA profiles Deep Patel and how he shaped the market for do-it-yourself solar kits.
U.S. PPA volumes fell 22% in 2025 due to policy shocks
Solar PPA prices rose 8% last year as tax credit uncertainty and FEOC compliance reduced the pool of bankable projects, according to a new report from Pexapark.
Virginia House unanimously passes legislation to require utility measurement of grid utilization
HB 434 seeks to modernize how the state’s major utilities manage their infrastructure.
Gigawatt, Inc. opens public investment round, plans to re-introduce Real Goods brand
The California-based solar and storage provider is seeking to raise more than $1.2 million to fund the development of its “Real Goods” hardware line and an AI-driven software hub.
U.S.-India trade deal reduces solar tariffs
Tariff reductions under the new U.S.-India trade agreement lower import costs for solar modules and energy storage components. Reciprocal tariffs were effectively reduced from 50% to 18%.
