Solar generation up 27%, accounting for 6.8% of all electricity
The Energy Information Administration reports that utility-scale solar grew by 32%, while distributed solar increased by 15%, bringing their respective shares to nearly 5% and 2% of total electricity generation. Overall, U.S. electricity generation rose by 3.1% year over year.
California community solar bill offers opportunity to reclaim leadership
AB 1260 has support from more than a dozen local and national energy, housing, environmental justice, and ratepayer advocate organizations who believe it can establish a viable community solar program.
Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources
With estimates that demand from data centers could double or triple by 2028, energy experts discuss role of renewables in an online forum.
Alabama’s first utility-scale battery system planned for former coal site
The BESS will be a standalone lithium iron phosphate system that will charge up to 150 MW of electricity with a two-hour duration.
U.S. Army completes third phase of Fort Riley solar project
One of the largest renewable energy projects in Kansas, the solar installations will power 40% of Fort Riley’s needs.
Rebuild fire-devastated homes all-electric with solar
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson explains how the areas of Los Angeles that were recently hit by fire have now the opportunity to reduce energy bills and reconstruction costs by rebuilding only all-electric homes.
Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035
The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.
Sunnova’s future in question
Sunnova Energy International, a residential solar installer, said its cash flow is not sufficient to meet obligations and fund operations.
Market and policy tailwinds drive uptick in domestic battery manufacturing
Despite uncertainty, discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference made clear that strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration.
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.
