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Technology innovation continues to define the U.S. solar industry, from high-efficiency cell manufacturing and advanced modules to smart inverters, trackers, and storage integration. U.S.-based manufacturing incentives and supply chain reshoring efforts are driving renewed domestic investment, while product reliability, sustainability, and digital optimization are key differentiators across all segments.
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Siemens and Fluence complete NVIDIA battery framework for AI data centers
New reference design for high energy density data centers developed ahead of expected ramping up of AI data center deployment. Design incorporates Fluence BESS, Siemens power skids and nVent liquid cooling technology.
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Nextpower files patent lawsuit against Gamechange
In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Delaware, Nextpower alleges that Gamechange Energy has infringed on three of its patents related to tracker technology and software. Gamechange has denied the infringements and says it plans to mount a full defense.
Tandem PV announces 30.4% efficient perovskite/silicon demonstration module
The 100 cm² mini-module, featuring the company’s proprietary 4-terminal perovskite glass layer atop a high-efficiency Maxeon IBC silicon solar cell, is now in third-party certification. Company CEO Scott Wharton says the breakthrough paves the way for full-size modules that hit 28% efficiency later this year, aimed at the utility-scale market.
The U.S. will have more than 950 clean energy manufacturing facilities by 2030: report
A report from the American Clean Power Association says 825 existing clean energy manufacturing facilities currently support more than 215,000 American jobs at wages 35% higher than the average, contributing $31 billion to the U.S. GDP annually. The number of jobs is expected to grow to 374,000 by 2030.
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Require a gas unit to add 90 MW of batteries to renew its air permit, group says
When a New Jersey gas unit’s air pollution permit is up for renewal, state law allows the public to recommend ways for the unit to reduce its emissions, such as adding batteries. That’s what one group has done.
Dec 15, 2025
Amazon leads funding round for U.S. silicon solid-state battery maker
Blue Current, which has a pilot production line in California, will use funding from an $80 million financing round led by Amazon to advance commercialization of its silicon solid-state battery technology for stationary storage and mobility applications in the United States.
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Analysis finds “anytime electricity” from solar available as battery costs plummet
Ember’s report outlines how falling battery capital expenditures and improved performance metrics have lowered the levelized cost of storage, making dispatchable solar a competitive, anytime electricity option globally.
Dec 12, 2025
Texas electric utility co-op taps networked residential batteries for outage protection
The residential battery program, which deploys Base Power’s 11.4 kW/25 kWh battery systems, is designed to provide affordable, whole-home backup for members of Farmers Electric Cooperative while also delivering grid-balancing services to the wider region.
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