Minnesota saves community solar program
A debate to repeal of one of the country’s most successful community solar programs offers a window into other states’ battles to implement similar programs.
Nexamp charts out $3.9 billion investment in U.S. community solar
Nexamp aims to develop 3 GW of community solar through 2028.
Solar installers find success remaining loyal to local communities
pv magazine USA spoke with community-based installers that have kept their feet on the ground as a way to avoid riding the solar coaster’s higher peaks but deeper drops.
Canada invests in Indigenous-led 2.85 MW solar project
The Sādę Solar Initiative will connect a solar array and battery energy storage to an existing microgrid located within the asserted traditional territory of the Liard First Nation.
Utility-scale solar developer Solv Energy acquires transmission contractor
Solv Energy acquired high-voltage transmission specialist Spartan Infrastructure.
Policy uncertainty leads to $1.4 billion cancelled U.S. manufacturing investments in May
Republican districts are hit the hardest, with more than $9 billion in investments cancelled, delayed or closed so far in 2025, as businesses react to House and Senate bills that propose an early end or elimination of tax credits, according to E2.
Louisiana passes solar setback law, but still allows parishes, landowners control
In the aftermath of a small surge in utility-scale projects that created division among Louisiana parishes over solar restrictions, Gov. Landry passed a law creating setback requirements, which landowners can opt-out of, but also opens the door to parishes imposing tighter local restrictions.
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.
Yes in my backyard: research rejects ‘NIMBY’ hypothesis for solar opposition
Most people who live near large-scale solar projects have positive or neutral feelings about the solar project and only 18% would be opposed to additional solar projects, found a national survey published in Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy.
New Jersey outlines path to 2 GW of energy storage by 2030
A 350 MW to 750 MW tender will open on Wednesday as the New Jersey Public Utilities Board reveals details of a revamped energy storage drive with an emphasis on savings for ratepayers.
