Tariff uncertainty grips U.S. battery development
The Trump administration’s China tariffs have piled atop existing and developing trade barriers on battery energy storage systems, components, and materials – destabilizing the U.S. energy storage industry. While existing inventories will allow project development to move forward in the short term, uncertainty extends across the supply chain, including to prospective manufacturers.
California community solar bill would lower costs for all with no cost-shift
A study by Aurora Research finds that AB 1260 would bring multiple benefits to all ratepayers in California including reducing peak demand while also avoiding expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Solar industry launches platform for grassroots advocacy
As Congress decides the fate of clean energy tax credits, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is launching a platform to support community-level solar policy advocacy.
A Boston hospital’s 572 kW battery is expected to pay for itself in 7 to 10 years
The battery system is expected to earn $80,000 per year by providing energy to the local utility during peak summer demand periods, while saving $57,000 per year by reducing the hospital’s own monthly and annual peak consumption.
Minnesota’s automated solar permitting bill stagnates as deadline approaches
With Minnesota’s permitting process hindering rooftop solar growth, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house.
U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports
Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen.
Legislation and action ramps up for virtual power plant industry
RMI’s virtual power plant coalition (VP3) released a progress report that indicates that state legislators, regulators and utilities initiated, advanced or expanded policy in support of virtual power plants.
Addressing hail damage risks in utility-scale solar
Hail damage represents 2% of filed solar project insurance claims but 50% of the cost, said VDE.
Strata Clean Energy enters into 600 MWh battery storage tolling agreement with APS
Under the tolling agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS) can charge and discharge the system for energy as needed. In return, Strata will ensure the system’s capacity, reliability and efficiency.
Oklahoma House passes bill with increased state oversight over clean energy buildout
Solar development has quickly accelerated in Oklahoma, a state ranked 41st for solar capacity, and lawmakers are considering legislation under an emergency expediency to place restrictions on renewable energy development.
