Maryland legislators overhaul energy laws in mixed bag for solar
In the final days of Maryland’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers passed an omnibus energy package that will increase buildout for both renewable energy and gas projects.
Global corporate solar funding falls 41% to $4.8 billion
Corporate funding in solar fell 41% year-over-year in Q1, 2025 due to policy reversals, tariff shocks and regulatory uncertainties, said a report from Mercom Capital.
People on the move: GridStor, New Energy Equity, SolarBank and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
U.S. distributed solar grew 5.4 GW in 2024
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance study finds that five states saw increases of more than 30% in distributed solar capacity, one state grew by 50% and another doubled its capacity.
AI platform brings real-time carbon tracking to solar and storage
WattCarbon’s ‘Aristotle’ provides granular data on asset performance and emissions profiles.
Familiar factions clash in final trade hearing
Testimony turns on whether U.S. solar imports from Southeast Asia have materially harmed the domestic production industry and whether solar modules and cells are like products.
Cornell researchers bring art and science to flexible solar ‘skin’
In a pilot project the researchers plan to create a portable, dual-axis canopy of approximately 150 square feet that will morph and track the sun to optimize solar energy capture.
Evlo deploys grid-scale batteries in two American Samoa islands
The first of three storage projects is completed, enabling the island to integrate its solar energy production and enhance grid reliability.
Largest solar installation in Idaho Power grid to support data center
Pleasant Valley Solar project partners are contributing to two scholarships to help boost community workforce needs and bolster energy labor market.
Clean energy tax credits as economic drivers
Labor-led organization finds that the Investment and Production Tax Credits support hundreds of energy projects, create good-paying jobs, protect ratepayers from rising energy bills, and boost energy security in the U.S.
