Louisiana projected to add 12 GW of utility-scale solar by 2035
A study funded by NextEra Energy projects that Louisiana’s annual solar deployment will decline from 2028 through 2030 due to expiring tax credits and then rise steadily through 2035, with associated employment impacts and tax revenues for local communities.
U.S. solar module prices face upward pressure as trade risks and FEOC rules dominate Q1 2026
Median solar module pricing in the United States reached $0.28 per watt as the market adjusted to intensified trade enforcement and new Foreign Entity of Concern compliance requirements, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Pricing & Domestic Content Report from Anza.
Rooftop solar now accounts for one fifth of Puerto Rico’s generation capacity
Distributed solar additions have vastly outpaced all other forms of generation as the territory’s overall power generation capacity continues to grow.
Terabase Energy invests in automation and engineering to streamline solar construction
Robotic Terafab system and integration of PlantPredict with PowerUQ lean into new technologies.
Georgia Power breaks ground on 1 GWh BESS near existing solar site
Construction has begun on a 260 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state of Georgia. Burns & McDonnell has been contracted to build the battery which is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA
Latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency find solar contributed the majority of a record 692 GW of renewables capacity added worldwide last year.
The battery linchpin: Why energy storage is the only the only way to safely power the AI boom
Utility-scale battery storage capacity is projected to reach 24.3 GW of new additions in 2026 as developers look to mitigate the grid impact of hyperscale data centers.
Colorado House passes legislation to legalize plug-in solar for renters
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize plug-in solar systems for renters and multifamily residents, establishing a regulatory framework for portable arrays that connect directly to standard home outlets.
Workforce gap of 53,000 threatens 2026 solar deployment targets
The U.S. solar industry faces a critical shortage of 53,000 workers as developers rush to meet July 4, 2026 construction deadlines to secure federal tax credits.
IOWN Energy closes sale of 127 MW Nevada battery project
IOWN Energy facilitated the financing and sale of a 127 MW / 506 MWh standalone battery energy storage project to independent power producer DESRI.
