SK On secures 7.2 GWh battery storage supply deal in US
The South Korean manufacturer will repurpose a portion of its electric vehicle battery production line at its Georgia plant to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) stationary energy storage systems.
Nextracker introduces utility-scale solar eBOS trunk collector NX PowerMerge
The solar tracker manufacturer introduced a new electrical balance of systems solution for streamlined and flexible installation.
Newsom orders agencies to fast-track clean energy projects before federal tax credits expire
In face of “Trump’s wrecking ball,” California Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to fast-track clean energy projects that may be at risk of losing federal support.
Canadian Solar e-Storage launches 8.36 MWh modular energy storage system
The company will unveil its FlexBank 1.0 battery at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada taking place September 8-11.
Solar industry’s new policy agenda pushes for electric reliability
The Solar Energy Industries Association president and CEO Abigail Hopper said the agenda will help the U.S. meet “skyrocketing demand for energy and keep prices down for families.”
Massachusetts finalizes SMART 3.0 following emergency solar regulations
The new solar incentive program contains a built-in mechanism for responding to market shifts, and addresses implementation challenges to ensure site selection and energy storage can achieve their intended policy goals.
Appeals panel backs EPA clawback of federal solar grants
The decision recognizes leeway for the Trump administration to determine how best to administer a prior legislative initiative – namely, federal grants for clean-energy projects.
National Laboratories releases energy procurement navigation tool
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s tool helps public and private energy buyers, like colleges, utilities, local governments, industrial buyers and more, explore off-site electricity options with cost-informed insights tailored to their specific goals.
Clean energy transition requires more comprehensive local planning, study says
Local energy initiatives have increased at the local level, but researchers say more focus on addressing spatial planning and economic benefits is needed in the renewable energy transition.
kWh Analytics launches excess natural catastrophe insurance for solar projects
The new coverage will provide up to $20 million in additional expanded capacity, covering damage from severe storms in non-coastal regions.
