States that adopt recent building energy efficiency codes save more energy
A report highlights the increasing benefits of building energy efficiency codes, and maps the states that are adopting them. Building energy efficiency is a key element of a least-cost 100% renewables grid, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has found.
Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year.
Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy, relocates to Austin
After acquiring the U.S. manufacturing assets of Trina Solar, Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy and continues plans to produce both solar modules and cells in Texas.
Experts weigh in on solar recycling, repowering and public policy
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 considered many of the tough questions centered around solar end of use.
Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024
A new report by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF unpacks the market and policy trends facing the U.S. solar industry.
Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage
The energy storage startup’s new plug-and-play modules will provide a kilowatt of storage in a small package.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge stock rises over 20% on positive cash flow guidance
Also on the rise: U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty. U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules. And more.
Talon PV to supply U.S. solar cells to module manufacturer SEG Solar
Starting in 2026, Talon agreed to supply N-type solar cells to U.S. module manufacturer SEG Solar.
SolarEdge stock rises over 20% on positive cash flow guidance
The solar inverter and battery energy storage supplier reported heavy losses for the full year 2024 but beat revenue expectations for Q4, 2024.
Massachusetts allows increased demand charges to drive energy storage
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has approved a rate change that allows large electricity customers, specifically large business customers, to pay a transmission coincident peak demand charge instead of a volumetric transmission charge.
