Solar and wind take over global power growth in 2025
In 2025, solar and wind dominated global energy growth, delivering around six times more new capacity than all other power sources combined and supplying nearly all new electricity demand. With rapid expansion led by countries like Australia and several European nations, solar and wind are now the fastest-growing and central drivers of the global energy transition.
The reciprocity of virtual power plants and energy justice
VPP experts share insight on how to design a program to benefit all, regardless of income.
Manufacturing partnership brings new PV technology to U.S.-sourced solar
Solx’s Aurora hybrid module with Caelux’s perovskite glass aims to compete on performance beyond federal tax sunsets.
CleanCapital and Energix announce deal for 120 MW Ohio brownfield solar development
The long-delayed Nottingham Solar project, located on a former coal strip mine in Harrison County, is now under construction with an expected energization date of January 1, 2027.
Navigating the new NERC requirements for vendor remote access
As of April 1, 2026, the enforcement of NERC Reliability Standard CIP-003-9 mandates that renewable energy operators transition from informal vendor management to a rigorous, evidence-based cybersecurity framework for all low-impact assets.
Fronius expands residential solar backup power with Essential Backup Load Unit
The Fronius Essential Backup Load Unit is a microgrid interconnect device that integrates with a hybrid inverter and battery system to automatically isolate and power critical household circuits during a utility grid outage.
Court blocks “de facto moratorium” on federal solar permitting
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Department of the Interior policy that required Trump-appointed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s approval for all renewable energy projects on public lands, effectively stalling tens of gigawatts of capacity.
The messy middle of C&I solar
In the United States, commercial solar and energy storage projects offer plenty of opportunity, but developers must navigate supply chain bifurcation, shifting fire codes, and the end of the tax equity era to bring commercial projects online in 2026. pv magazine USA’s Ryan Kennedy moderated a panel discussion on the topic at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America in San Diego and shares these key takeaways.
Distributed solar’s last mile problem
More projects are stalling before NTP as execution becomes the real differentiator.
No evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels, study finds
Researchers in the United States reviewed claims about PFAS in solar panels and found that while fluoropolymers may be used in limited components like backsheets or coatings, there is no confirmed evidence of PFAS leaching from commercially deployed modules. The study highlights widespread confusion between different PFAS types and emphasizes the need for clearer communication and transparency around fluoropolymer use in PV technologies.
