Workforce gap of 53,000 threatens 2026 solar deployment targets
The U.S. solar industry faces a critical shortage of 53,000 workers as developers rush to meet July 4, 2026 construction deadlines to secure federal tax credits.
IOWN Energy closes sale of 127 MW Nevada battery project
IOWN Energy facilitated the financing and sale of a 127 MW / 506 MWh standalone battery energy storage project to independent power producer DESRI.
Dimension Energy announces $650 million in new financing for community solar
Contributions from five partners will support a 132 MW portfolio of 25 community solar projects across four states.
U.S. solar and storage market report: 2026 state rankings and forecasts
Reviewing the top ten states for solar generation and capacity, energy storage buildout, and more.
Michigan approves 1.3 GW BESS portfolio, including contested Oracle data center assets
Approved DTE Electric storage facilities include one asset backed by a 20-year tolling agreement, two self-build contracts and three batteries to serve an Oracle-owned data center. The energy regulator has denied a petition from the state’s attorney general to revisit BESS approvals.
Rhythm Energy expands renewable electricity plans to commercial customers in Texas
The Houston, Texas-based retail energy provider’s PowerShift Business plan aligns lower prices with common operating hours, while the All-Business plan offers a standard flat rate.
Qcells launches turnkey solar and storage program for new home construction
The company’s vertically-integrated offering unites its manufactured products, financing, installation support and long-term monitoring in a single package for U.S. homebuilders and buyers.
Terrasmart launches software package for tracker optimization
The software includes topography-informed backtracking and irradiance-optimized tracking for utility-scale and distributed generation projects.
OneEthos acquires solar customer experience platform Bodhi
The companies say their integrated software platforms will provide solar installers with a way to offer a holistic customer experience that carries through all parts of the solar sales and installation process, and beyond.
Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids
The three-part report series from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory aims to guide community leaders and developers through the complex legal and regulatory hurdles that often stall the development of local microgrid projects across the United States.
