Protecting the grid from extreme weather
IEC Standards help to make the grid more resilient as the impact of climate change intensifies.
The future of C&I solar EPCs: How software and global engineering teams are reshaping project delivery
AI automation, fixed-price engineering, and globally distributed talent are redefining how commercial and industrial solar projects move from concept to construction—and the results are stunning.
High pressure boosts eastern solar as storms hit North America’s northwest
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that North America experienced a highly variable solar performance in October, as a strong high-pressure system boosted irradiance across the eastern regions while cooler, cloudier conditions reduced solar potential in the Pacific Northwest.
Off-grid dual-axis solar tracker charges workplace EVs for under $0.10 per kWh
The Apollo system from Solaflect Energy uses a suspension-bridge-style racking design to cut weight while maximizing strength. With California’s high electricity prices and solar-friendly climate, the company sees the state’s commercial market as the ideal launchpad for its offgrid, dual-axis EV-charging tracker.
What insurers want battery developers to understand right now
There’s progress in battery energy storage system (BESS) risk maturity, but insurers are warning of supply chain problems, while OEMs are tightening their treatment of warranties.
New York awards $7 million for co-located solar and farming
Grant funds were administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to demonstrate the efficacy of agrivoltaics.
Work underway on ‘river’ heat pump complex in Massachusetts
The U.S’ largest district energy provider has started building a 35 MW heat pump complex in Massachusetts that will replace a natural gas boiler. The system will harness heat from the Charles River to produce carbon-free steam.
Watch: Industry leaders on how distributed solar solves the U.S. power crisis
The finale of pv magazine USA Week 2025 promises an in-depth exploration of the most immediate, versatile solution to America’s escalating energy demands and rising electricity rates: distributed energy.
SolarEdge stock leaps on Q3 earnings, announces development of datacenter transformer
SolarEdge posted its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth and increased margins. The company announced a partnership with Infineon to produce solid-state transformers designed to power AI datacenters.
Illinois to add 3 GW of batteries, saving consumers $12 billion over 20 years
Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the works.
