Experts weigh in on solar recycling, repowering and public policy
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 considered many of the tough questions centered around solar end of use.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge stock rises over 20% on positive cash flow guidance
Also on the rise: U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty. U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules. And more.
U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty
A recent report by Wood Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access finds that 1.7 GW of community solar was installed in the U.S. in 2024.
U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules
Heliene announced a multi-year agreement with Origami Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of steel frames for solar modules, eliminating tariff and supply chain risk of imported aluminum frames.
Battery Council International calls for Congressional action to protect domestic battery manufacturing
In asking Congress to advance measures and retain existing provisions for domestic battery manufacturers, a major energy storage industry association outlined five key policy priorities.
Republican-led community solar legislation moves forward in Missouri and Iowa
Legislation in Missouri aims to launch a three-year pilot program, whereas a new comprehensive community solar policy goes before the House in Iowa.
Sunrise brief: Sunnova cuts about 15% of workforce
Also on the rise: Enhanced geothermal projects could scale greatly as costs decline. Invenergy CEO and spouse give $100 million to advance the energy transition. And more.
The urgent call to support Tribal energy initiatives
The Solar for All program promised not only to power homes with solar energy, but to rekindle the economies and train a workforce in some of America’s most disadvantaged communities.
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.
EPA seeks to “instantly terminate” $20 billion in clean energy grants
Administrator Zeldin said there will be “zero tolerance of any waste and abuse,” saying financial agreements under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund must be “instantly terminated.”
