Meta extends datacenter energy investment boom with 385 MW Louisiana solar PPA
Meta (Facebook) signed on to purchase the renewable energy certificates associated with two utility-scale solar projects in Louisiana. It has procured over 3 GW of solar in 2025 alone.
First Solar to open its fifth U.S. factory, adding 3.7 GW of annual production
The company’s share price jumped 15% following its Q3 earnings call, which included the announcement of a factory that is expected to produce over 8 million finished solar panels per year at full capacity.
Capital is no longer community solar’s biggest growing pain
Interconnection delays, permitting hurdles and customer acquisition costs are now the biggest challenges slowing projects to the grid.
Florida utility on pace to reach 93 GW solar, 50 GW storage by 2045
While utilities in neighboring states are “dabbling” with solar, Florida Power & Light is combining solar and storage as a “workhorse” technology, said a nonprofit executive.
Zinc battery maker Eos Energy to invest $353m in manufacturing expansion
Eos will combine its $352.9 million investment with funds from Pennsylvania state to make the move from New Jersey, with the company’s CEO hailing the benefits of public-private partnerships to expand US battery manufacturing.
Canada’s Cache Power advances 30 GWh compressed air storage project
Cache Power has commissioned an engineering study for a 640 MW compressed air energy storage and hydrogen project in Alberta, supported by provincial funding.
Residential geothermal systems positioned to save energy for new construction projects
Dandelion Energy CEO says OBBBA provisions open new pathways to make geothermal more accessible and affordable.
In case you missed it: Five 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.
Solar wafer prices stable, with emerging downward pressure despite policy interventions
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.
Australia’s PowerCap enters U.S. with sodium-ion batteries
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its sodium-ion stationary storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across the Americas.
