EPA unfreezes $7 billion Solar for All grant program
The announcement comes after the EPA instantly froze the funds last month.
Trump’s energy agenda to encounter roadblocks, Wood Mackenzie says
Wood Mackenzie’s report explores the progress made against renewable power targets and the implications of Trump 2.0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SolarEdge U.S.-made inverters are now Build America, Buy America compliant
The Build America, Buy America Act requires that federal investments prioritize products produced in the U.S.
Canada’s ‘Gas City’ downsizes 325 MW solar project
Medicine Hat, Alberta decided to drop a 325 MW solar project planned to be installed on contaminated lands down to 75 MW.
