In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Array Technologies solar tracker with 77 degree hail stow
The company unveiled DuraTrack Hail XP, designed to resist hail and wind events.
Virginia mandates Dominion Energy create virtual power plant pilot
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signed off on a law for Dominion Energy to create a virtual power plant pilot program and to tap energy stored in idled school buses’ batteries.
The advantages of asset management software for solar energy businesses
While spreadsheets remain a ubiquitous tool for data management, their limitations and hidden costs are becoming more apparent.
Canadian Solar secures $1.2 billion in revenues in Q1, 2025
The company shipped 6.9 GW of solar modules, coming in ahead of expectations for the quarter.
Solar tracker provider Nextracker stock leaps on strong revenue beat
The company secured record fiscal year Q4 revenues in 2025, growing 26% year-over-year to $924 million.
How nonprofits can finance solar and storage
A recent webinar from the Clean Energy Group unpacks how nonprofits can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Direct Pay Provision.
Community solar bill passes Pennsylvania House after years of stalemate
Despite previous failed attempts, Pennsylvania’s House passed a bill to authorize community solar and natural gas programs to a state with surging energy demands but sluggish energy growth.
Connecticut agency launches online solar project siting tool
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s online is designed to support more efficient siting and permitting for solar projects.
Massachusetts Governor proposes net metering cuts, interconnection reform
Governor Maura Healy submitted a bill that reforms and streamlines billing structures, increases utility accountability and boosts state procurement of clean energy but also cuts compensation for non-residential solar generators.
