Latest RETC solar module quality report reveals significant issues
While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ultraviolet-induced degradation in solar modules persist, while failing “red flag” scores increased in tests for damp heat and thermal cycling.
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The pipeline for new U.S. solar and energy storage surges as wind dies down: report
According to a new report from the American Clean Power Association, cumulative clean power capacity in the U.S. hit 370 GW in Q1, enough to power 80 million homes. The pipeline for new projects grew 6% over the previous year, but planned auditions of land-based wind stagnated and offshore wind slipped 33% below the previous year.
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How power conversion and controllable delivery help AI data centers improve resilience and manage energy costs
Delays in U.S. grid connections and rising AI energy demands are driving data centers to invest in on-site generation. Effectively integrating these assets using robust power conversion and control systems ensures operational resilience and helps manage escalating costs.
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How power conversion and controllable delivery help AI data centers improve resilience and manage energy costs
Delays in U.S. grid connections and rising AI energy demands are driving data centers to invest in on-site generation. Effectively integrating these assets using robust power conversion and control systems ensures operational resilience and helps manage escalating costs.
12 hours ago
The hidden underperformance crisis in solar portfolios
Solar technology has come a long way. Modules are more efficient, inverters are more capable, and system design has become increasingly refined. On paper, the industry is positioned to deliver highly predictable performance. But in the field the story is often different.
Jun 02, 2026
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Environment America’s updated renewable energy dashboard reveals growth of clean technologies in the U.S.
The data, gathered from various government sources, shows that solar and wind now provide enough energy to serve the needs of nearly 80 millions households, with huge recent growth in some surprising places.
California Senate passes plug-in solar bill
The Plug and Play Solar Act, which passed on a 35-1 vote, would allow portable solar generation devices with up to 1,200 watts of output to connect to a building through a standard outlet. The bill now moves to the state Assembly, which has until August 31 to pass it during the current session.
May 20, 2026
Span and Nvidia to develop AI data centers in your backyard, lowering electric bills
The two will develop XFRA, a distributed network of compute nodes connected to homes with smart panels, batteries and optional solar generation, in partnership with Nvidia and homebuilders like PulteGroup,
Apr 15, 2026
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Latest RETC solar module quality report reveals significant issues
While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ultraviolet-induced degradation in solar modules persist, while failing “red flag” scores increased in tests for damp heat and thermal cycling.
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Siemens and Fluence complete NVIDIA battery framework for AI data centers
New reference design for high energy density data centers developed ahead of expected ramping up of AI data center deployment. Design incorporates Fluence BESS, Siemens power skids and nVent liquid cooling technology.
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Nextpower files patent lawsuit against Gamechange
In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Delaware, Nextpower alleges that Gamechange Energy has infringed on three of its patents related to tracker technology and software. Gamechange has denied the infringements and says it plans to mount a full defense.
Jun 02, 2026
Tandem PV announces 30.4% efficient perovskite/silicon demonstration module
The 100 cm² mini-module, featuring the company’s proprietary 4-terminal perovskite glass layer atop a high-efficiency Maxeon IBC silicon solar cell, is now in third-party certification. Company CEO Scott Wharton says the breakthrough paves the way for full-size modules that hit 28% efficiency later this year, aimed at the utility-scale market.
Jun 01, 2026
The U.S. will have more than 950 clean energy manufacturing facilities by 2030: report
A report from the American Clean Power Association says 825 existing clean energy manufacturing facilities currently support more than 215,000 American jobs at wages 35% higher than the average, contributing $31 billion to the U.S. GDP annually. The number of jobs is expected to grow to 374,000 by 2030.
May 29, 2026
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The pipeline for new U.S. solar and energy storage surges as wind dies down: report
According to a new report from the American Clean Power Association, cumulative clean power capacity in the U.S. hit 370 GW in Q1, enough to power 80 million homes. The pipeline for new projects grew 6% over the previous year, but planned auditions of land-based wind stagnated and offshore wind slipped 33% below the previous year.
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U.S. renewables buyers encouraged to act fast in a complex market
A recent Trio report examines major factors influencing the renewable energy market in the first half of 2026, including tax credit reforms, pricing of renewable energy credits and power purchase agreements and community solar.
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How power conversion and controllable delivery help AI data centers improve resilience and manage energy costs
Delays in U.S. grid connections and rising AI energy demands are driving data centers to invest in on-site generation. Effectively integrating these assets using robust power conversion and control systems ensures operational resilience and helps manage escalating costs.
12 hours ago
Global battery additions reached 108 GW in 2025, according to IEA
Battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment beats historical peak for gas-fired power additions, according to international Energy Agency (IEA) data. Record year for capacity additions driven by utility-scale battery storage segment.
13 hours ago
The hidden underperformance crisis in solar portfolios
Solar technology has come a long way. Modules are more efficient, inverters are more capable, and system design has become increasingly refined. On paper, the industry is positioned to deliver highly predictable performance. But in the field the story is often different.
Jun 02, 2026
Floating solar developer signs statewide lease on Florida highway stormwater ponds
D3Energy’s statewide lease with FDOT could offer a new model for deploying floating solar on underused public infrastructure, helping address land-use and permitting challenges facing the U.S. solar industry.
Jun 02, 2026
BlueHub Loan Fund enables GRID Alternatives to leverage $45 million for low-income solar
$2.5 million in BlueHub financing has allowed GRID Alternatives to safe-harbor a supply of Enphase microinverters, securing access to federal tax credits and private equity as it builds its pipeline of solar installations for 2,500 low- and moderate-income households.
May 28, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court pauses 800 MW agrivoltaic project over visual simulation rules
The state’s highest court has remanded the Oak Run Solar application back to regulators, ruling that developers must provide public-view simulations of major substation infrastructure before construction can proceed.
May 27, 2026
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MIT team develops room-temperature lithium process from spodumene
A low-temperature process that dissolves spodumene ore with a common industrial reagent and recovers lithium, aluminum, and silica streams in a closed loop could cut hard-rock lithium extraction costs by roughly half, say MIT researchers.
Jun 01, 2026
Tandem PV announces 30.4% efficient perovskite/silicon demonstration module
The 100 cm² mini-module, featuring the company’s proprietary 4-terminal perovskite glass layer atop a high-efficiency Maxeon IBC silicon solar cell, is now in third-party certification. Company CEO Scott Wharton says the breakthrough paves the way for full-size modules that hit 28% efficiency later this year, aimed at the utility-scale market.
Jun 01, 2026
Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 solar module reliability scorecard reveals high failure rates amid incremental increases in performance
For the first time in the independent testing laboratory’s 12-year history, no single module has achieved the coveted “top performer” rating in all tests, and a record 87% of manufacturers experienced at least one failure during testing.
May 27, 2026
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