Iowa jail to be powered by 1 MW solar facility
Polk County approved a project that is expected to offset 25% of the jail’s energy consumption and save taxpayers $3 million over its lifespan.
Smart-meter-enabled partnership aims to integrate solar, storage and EV charging to lower grid costs
Sense and ev.energy open windows on ratepayer and utility sides of distributed energy resource management.
Tigo Energy expands Predict+ capabilities to enhance financial forecasting for United States energy producers
Tigo Energy has announced the expansion of its Predict+ platform, introducing advanced modeling features designed to improve the accuracy of financial forecasting and grid integration for utility-scale solar and energy storage operators in the United States.
SOLV Energy expands utility infrastructure platform with acquisition of Roberson Waite Electric
The utility-scale solar and storage developer finalized the acquisition of Roberson Waite Electric, a prominent California-based electrical contractor specializing in high-voltage substation construction and utility infrastructure.
Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%
The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California has demonstrated that solar panels installed over irrigation canals can significantly reduce water evaporation and algae growth by 85%, while also showing operational efficiency.
Illinois Shines celebrates Walldog Solar, one of the program’s 171 approved agrivoltaics projects
As the Illinois Shines program approaches 4 GW of approved capacity, it’s offering a closer look at one special traditional community solar installation with agrivoltaic and pollinator-friendly attributes.
Western grid enters new era as CAISO launches Extended Day-Ahead Market
The May 1 go-live of the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) marks the first time Western utilities can coordinate large-scale solar and storage resources 24 hours in advance, a move projected to significantly slash curtailment and boost regional reliability.
Batteries: The game has changed – and it’s not what you think
A single benchmark no longer exists. In some cases, charging speed is what matters; in others, it is energy density, and in still others, cost and scalability. In other words, the battery is ceasing to be a simple component. It is becoming the transversal energy infrastructure of the next industrial cycle. And those who can control not only the technology but also production, integration, and the grid will have an advantage that will be difficult to recover.
First Solar reaffirms 2026 guidance as CuRe launch and record India sales drive Q1 margin expansion
Thin-film manufacturer First Solar delivered a robust start to 2026, posting record first-quarter revenue of $1.04 billion and maintaining its full-year outlook despite signaling a seasonal dip in second-quarter profitability.
SRP and NextEra Energy Resources partner on massive solar expansion
Salt River Project and NextEra Energy Resources have signed a power purchase agreement for 3,000 MW of solar to be built in Arizona through 2027.
