In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
RE+ preview: Mission Solar introduces residential and commercial modules
The company will display a 435 W N-type solar panel for residential projects, among other products, at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Illinois incentives bolster battery, solar manufacturing growth
REV Illinois provides tax credits to businesses that will support the development and growth of electric vehicles and other products essential to the renewable energy sector.
People on the move: Berkeley Lab, LPL Solar, Centuri and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
California asked to fine utilities $10 million for rooftop solar obstruction
A formal complaint was filed by the California Solar and Storage Association against electric utilities that are accused of routinely ignoring grid connection application timelines.
Solar-powered schools act as living laboratories for learning
Linking classroom curriculums to onsite generation provides a hands-on introduction to clean energy.
Electricity demand may help solar developers weather OBBBA disruptions
VDE America’s Brian Grenko says a focus on portfolio management and risk mitigation can help developers succeed.
Solar panel prices increase nearly 5% as China tightens oversight
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
New Jersey moves to increase energy storage to rein in costs
In conjunction with a separate bill to increase community solar projects, New Jersey Gov. Murphy signed legislation into law that will increase the state’s energy storage without new costs for ratepayers.
Solar leads as U.S. grid interconnection agreements grow 33%
Interconnection agreements grew 33% year-over-year in 2024 and are sustaining momentum through 2025, said Wood Mackenzie.
