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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.
Markets & Policy

California bill introduced to mandate a VPP implementation plan

Virtual power plants, which could save state ratepayers an estimated $550 million per year, are connected aggregations of distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and energy storage.
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Nautilus Solar deepens its roots in Illinois community solar

The company acquired two community solar projects from developer Renewable Properties.
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Illinois proposes bill to cut bureaucratic inefficiency in residential solar permitting

The Residential Solar Automated Permitting Act would require local governments to adopt instant solar permitting for residential rooftop solar and home battery storage.
Opinion & analysis

Polysilicon market holds steady, awaiting policy-driven shift

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.
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Markets & Policy

U.S. states still have a lot of work to do on energy policy

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Power Scorecard gave 23 states failing grades on policies related to energy democracy and accountability.
Sustainability

U.S. startup unveils highly automated, low-waste solar panel recycling tech

PV Circonomy, based in California, has launched a recycling and treatment service for end-of-life (EoL) silicon PV panels based on a highly-automated, proprietary technology that reportedly has a 99.3% recovery rate. The solution includes the recovery of...
Guest Post

Remembering Frédéric Dross: A tireless solar champion

Jenya Meydbray writes a tribute to a well known and beloved member of the solar industry, Frédéric Dross.

Press Releases

NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips to Lead Discussion with Axios on Powering the Electric Future

Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH-5) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) to offer bipartisan insights on energy security and resilience

Standard Solar Acquires Churchill Street Solar Farm from Sunfarm Solar

Expanding Its Portfolio of Operating Assets in Massachusetts

AXIAL and DCE Solar Join Forces in the U.S. Photovoltaic Market

AXIAL announces a collaboration agreement with DCE Solar, a leading company in energy solutions in the United States. This alliance aims to contribute to the penetration of the company’s main products in one of the world’s most important photovoltaic markets, starting with the AxialTracker Twin, a dual row tracker with AXIAL’s homokinetic technology.

Significant New Savings on Fortress Power Energy Storage Systems in Vermont

Fortress Power, a global leader in energy storage solutions, is proud to announce its advanced energy storage systems are now available to Vermont customers as part of Green Mountain Power’s (GMP’s) innovative Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program which empowers homeowners to harness the power of clean energy while earning substantial rebates of up to $10,500 from GMP.

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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.

U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty

A recent report by Wood Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access finds that 1.7 GW of community solar was installed in the U.S. in 2024.

Cordelio Power expands with new 1 GWh procurement, new contracts

Cordelio Power’s storage portfolio continues to grow, including sourcing 1 GWh of batteries from Fluence for new storage projects.

Go with the flow (batteries)

There is a gap in the market for long-duration energy storage (LDES), according to US-based manufacturer ESS Inc. – one which can’t be plugged with lithium-ion chemistry. Hugh McDermott, of ESS Inc. tells pv magazine how he thinks iron flow batteries fit into the energy system of the future, as the company pursues global expansion.

Global utility-scale solar additions hit 182 GW in 2024

Utility-scale solar installations reached 182 GW (AC) in 2024, with the top 33 countries now accounting for 765 GW, or roughly 93% of the global total, according to Wiki-Solar.

Sunrise brief: Tariff on aluminum and steel has solar ramifications

Also on the rise: Large batteries with grid-forming inverters can increase renewables hosting capacity. How utilities use financial models to justify higher rates of return. And more.

Manufacturing

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U.S. solar cell manufacturer shoring up supply chain with second multi-year agreement

ES Foundry announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 MW of U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, an Indianapolis-based maker of ultra-lightweight solar modules.

PV Hardware solar trackers and foundations now 100% U.S. made

PVH products are now eligible to contribute to the Inflation Reduction Act 10% domestic content bonus tax credit.

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.

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.

Markets & Policy

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California off to a strong clean electricity start with solar up 33.8%

Forty-eight days into 2025, CAISO gas use for electricity is down almost 28%, while battery use is up 78%, and solar has already met 100% of demand in the midst of winter.

Sunrise brief: Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024

Also on the rise: PV Hardware solar trackers and foundations now 100% U.S. made. Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage. And more.

How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid

A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.

Nailable 57 W rooftop solar shingle has quarter-inch profile

The updated solar roof product from GAF Energy has 23% more power than previous units and has a depth of less than a quarter inch.

Startup electricity provider offering battery backup expands to Houston

Base operates as a virtual power plant (VPP), and said it offers competitive electric rates along with providing battery energy storage.

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.

Technology

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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.

Water-based recycling of perovskite solar cells

An international team has developed a new technique to recycle perovskite solar cells (PSC) made on glass substrates using a water-based solution. Tests showed that the recycled cells were as efficient and stable as the original devices.

Sunrise brief: Sunnova cuts about 15% of workforce

Also on the rise: Enhanced geothermal projects could scale greatly as costs decline. Invenergy CEO and spouse give $100 million to advance the energy transition. And more.

U.S. startup unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window

Next Energy said its laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.

Enhanced geothermal projects could scale greatly as costs decline

A team of researchers and industry participants predict a significant near-term energy contribution from enhanced geothermal projects, saying in a journal article that the technology could provide “stable baseload and potentially dispatchable electricity.”

Who’s footing the bill for new transmission?

While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 1920 could provide a step forward, many regions continue to struggle with implementing effective cost-sharing frameworks.

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