Interconnection shake-out: 160 GW of solar advances as 12% of projects bow out
About one-sixth of queued solar capacity now holds signed interconnection agreements, signaling real progress even as developers pull more than 130 GW of projects amid tightening interconnection rules.
Connector failure accounts for loss of 58% of revenue in commercial solar portfolios
A report from HelioVolta finds connector issues in four out of five solar projects in the United States and details what can be done from procurement to field inspections to minimize risk.
Focus on domestic content boosts solar executive’s confidence
OMCO Solar’s Eric Goodwin shared insight with pv magazine USA on a solar industry that eagerly awaits further federal recognition of the value of domestically manufactured solar mounting systems.
Commercial solar loan provider launches “fast track” approval process
OneEthos launched a financing program that enables instant credit decision for commercial solar projects up to $350,000.
Access to power is the key driver behind data center siting decisions
A new report from Bloom Energy found that data center developers severely underestimate utility power delays, lending greater importance to onsite generation.
Montana governor vetoes community solar bill
The GOP-supported bill would have mandated community solar among its investor-owned utilities.
No-cost virtual power plant offering for Clean Energy Alliance customers
The Battery Bonus Connect Program, launched by Haven Energy and Clean Energy Alliance, intends to enroll up to 300 qualifying California households in virtual power plant program.
U.S. residential solar on the brink of collapse
Residential solar is on a downturn, and things may get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit.
RFP alert: Massachusetts takes steps toward 40 GWh of energy storage
The Commonwealth issued a draft request for proposals of 1.5 GW of batteries with storage durations of 4 to 10 hours, primarily funded through the state’s Clean Peak Standard. The procurement is part of a broader effort to procure 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.
Solar industry groups react to Senate Finance Committee draft bill
The announced investments of nearly $46 billion are at stake, along with jobs, the continued buildout of gigawatts of new solar and lower energy costs, all the while ceding the AI race to China, said industry leaders.
