Tesla energy storage deployments down 15% on ‘clumpy’ first quarter
After peaking at over 14 GWh and accounting for 15% of Tesla’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025, energy storage saw a seasonal decline to 8.8 GWh accounting for 10.8% of the company’s revenue.
Tesla launches three-phase Powerwall 3P
The system integrates a battery, hybrid inverter, and home energy management system into a single device. It supports the integration of additional appliances, including heat pumps via SG-Ready interfaces. A connection to Tesla’s proprietary wallbox is also planned.
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy partner to offer $0-down battery-based retail electric plan in Texas
Homeowners in the deregulated Texas electricity market can sign up now for the 36-month PowerStore electricity plan, with a per-kWh rate of 8 cents and a $45 per month subscription for a 30 kWh Lunar Energy battery they can purchase after the initial term.
NextEra Energy adds record 4 GW of renewables and storage backlog in Q1
The Florida-based utility and energy infrastructure giant posted a 10% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings, supported by a massive quarter for project origination and continued solar expansion in its regulated utility segment.
Forecasting solar irradiance in urban environments with just one 360° image
U.S. scientists have developed a method to forecast solar irradiance at any location using a single high-resolution hemispherical image captured on-site. By extracting sky, sun, and surrounding scene information from visual cues, the approach enables accurate long-term energy prediction without relying on detailed 3D city models.
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.
