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California court upholds NEM 3.0, dealing blow to rooftop solar

California appellate court has affirmed the Public Utilities Commission decision to sharply cut compensation for homeowners and businesses that export rooftop solar electricity production to the grid.
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Repowering: A smarter path for aging renewable infrastructure

Many GW of aging U.S. solar installations will require electrical upgrades in the coming years, and smart owners will turn to repowering and cable rejuvenation as cost-effective ways to extend the lifespan of aging infrastructure at a fraction of the cos...
Quality

VDE Americas enhances Hail Risk Model to improve survivability of utility-scale solar

CEO Brian Grenko explains how models influence tracker design and storm response strategies.
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Long-term storage grows by 49% in 2025 despite the financing crisis

A report by Wood Mackenzie indicates that the deployment of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies exceeded 15 GWh in 2025, but declining venture capital investment and falling lithium battery costs are hindering their commercial viability.
Manufacturing

First attempt to build solar modules using polycarbonate encapsulant

Canadian researchers proposed a laminate-free solar module using polycarbonate instead of EVA and glass. The new encapsulation technique reportedly enables easy disassembly, reuse of solar cells, and open-source local manufacturing.
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NeoVolta introduces residential ESS with grid-forming capabilities

The manufacturer says its new NVWave platform ushers in the category of “Residential Microgrid-Ready” energy storage systems and is targeted toward the needs of installers seeking flexible, scalable all-in-one systems for homeowners.
Markets & Policy

Eaton invests $75 million in SPAN to scale smart home electrical panels

The strategic partnership aims to accelerate affordable home electrification by integrating SPAN's advanced power controls with Eaton's distribution and electrical safety technology.
Events

Multi-agency investigation halts Silfab Solar factory following chemical incidents

South Carolina officials and the EPA launched a joint investigation into York County solar manufacturing facility following back-to-back releases of potassium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid.

Press Releases

Innovative solar solutions come to the U.S. through Sunhub and Green Watts partnership

Sunhub, a leading B2B solar marketplace, announces a partnership with Green Watts, a renewable energy solutions provider based in Saudi Arabia.

Top Rack Technology will attend RE+ Texas 2026 in Houston March 11 to 12

Top Rack Invites Customers to Visit Booth 335 at RE+ Texas 2026 in Houston

Enertis Applus+ Technical Expertise Aids Greenbacker to Close $440 Million Tax Equity Commitment from U.S. Bank and M&T Bank for New York’s Cider Solar Project

Enertis Applus+ served as Independent Engineer for Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company in the financing for the Cider solar project in New York State. Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, LLC, secured a $440 million tax equity commitment from U.

WHES Energy Storage Systems Solidifies U.S. Footprint with High-Performance Solutions at Intersolar North America 2026

From 18-20 February, WHES Energy Storage Systems proudly exhibited at Intersolar North America 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center, marking an important step in strengthening our presence in the U. S.

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U.S. clean power adds record 50 GW in 2025, capturing 90% of new grid capacity

The American Clean Power Association reports a record-breaking year for utility-scale solar and storage, though a 27% drop in power purchase agreements flashes a warning light for the 2028-2030 outlook.

RWE Americas touts 2 GW of clean energy projects commissioned in 2025

The company said its efforts have resulted in 3,500 jobs and more than $500 million in local tax revenue and other benefits to communities.

GameChange Energy expands U.S. manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Terrasmart eBOS division

GameChange CEO Phillip Vynahek says the acquisition will allow his teams to integrate eBOS in a way that simplifies installation and improves overall build efficiency for EPCs.

Arevon’s 430 MW Kelso Solar project begins commercial operation in Missouri

The facility adds significant clean energy capacity to a state with about 1.7 GW of installed solar.

Washington’s HB 2296 could improve home solar economics, but advocates say recent amendments are cause for concern

The bill, which is being considered in Senate committees after passing the state House, requires utilities to allow meter-mounted devices to connect between retail electric customer meters and meter sockets. These devices reduce complexity and installation time, ultimately saving homeowners money.

Otovo announces acquisition of solar service provider EnergyAid

The acquisition will expand Otovo’s U.S. offerings to three states that rank among the highest in installed watts of small-scale solar per capita.

Manufacturing

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Qcells resumes solar panel production at Georgia factories following customs-related furlough

The nation’s second-largest solar module manufacturer has returned to normal production levels following the release of component shipments that had been stalled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

U.S. solar’s push for domestic bliss

Incentives in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 drove a surge in announcements of new solar manufacturing facilities across the United States, and the country now hosts more than enough module production capacity to meet forecast domestic demand for several years. A shift in policy priorities has created uncertainty, but the continued availability of manufacturing tax credits and a focus on domestic industry have U.S. module makers looking to add cells and other components to their production plans.

Expiring incentives led to record demand, more diverse market for residential solar in 2025, says EnergySage

EnergySage reported a 205% increase in homeowner engagement on its home energy marketplace, alongside median pricing of $2.49 per watt, an average system size of 11.8 kW and a decrease in storage attachment rates in the rush to install systems before the end of 2025.

Tigo Energy debuts real-time solar equipment commissioning software at IESNA 2026

The solar equipment and software provider said its new platform will help installers complete jobs faster and reduce the need for repeat truck rolls.

OMCO Solar announces acquisition of parent company by global industrial manufacturer MacLean-Fogg

The acquisition brings together two privately held multi-generational businesses with more than 170 years of combined operational history.

First Solar reports 2025 earnings, announces Oxford PV licensing agreement, alleges patent infringement in new ITC action

The company’s stock price fell more than 12% in extended trading following the earnings announcement, partly due to lower-than-expected guidance for 2026 sales and revenue.

Markets & Policy

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Base Power announces 100 MW residential storage program with CoServ in Texas

The program, which is the largest of Base Power’s five utility collaborations, will deliver battery backup to an estimated 5,000 CoServ customers.

Safe-harbored panel strategy enables acquisition of six-project community solar portfolio

Standard Solar’s inventory of safe harbored solar modules reduces schedule and pricing risks for completion of the project portfolio acquired from AC Power

People on the move: Eaton, Sunrun, and more

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.

Could mixed-module sourcing give more than mixed results for FEOC compliance?

Blended approaches that combine FEOC and non-FEOC compliant modules can help meet MACR thresholds while keeping costs low.

Arizona solar policy hinges on this year’s Salt River Project elections

The vote, which takes place between March 11 and April 7, will determine the leadership of the Salt River Project and could have profound effects on solar policy at the utility, which serves more than one third of all electricity sold in the state.

New Jersey greenlights 3 GW of community solar, awards 355 MW energy storage

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities action fulfills Governor Sherrill’s recent executive mandate, launching the largest-ever solicitation for distributed generation in New Jersey history.

Technology

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Jigar Shah sees virtual power plants as the fastest way for states to stabilize electric bills

States can control the retail cost of electricity by promoting virtual power plants, consisting of distributed batteries and other resources, which can be deployed “within months,” said industry veteran Jigar Shah and a co-author in a report.

Guidelines to assess three-terminal, four-terminal tandem solar cell performance

Researchers in the U.S. have developed a set of guidelines and protocols to assess the performance of three-terminal (3-T) and four-terminal (4-T) tandem solar cells, including those with subcells made of III–V, CdTe, perovskites or silicon materials.

New model reveals pathway for land-efficient U.S. solar expansion

McGill University researchers, publishing in Communications Earth & Environment, used deep-learning computer vision to analyze 719 solar projects across the Western U.S. The study establishes a new “land-sparing” benchmark, providing developers with precise data to balance rapid capacity expansion with conservation and land-use priorities.

National lab assesses alternatives to “direct transfer trip” that can block solar projects

“Direct transfer trip,” a costly approach to ensure that distributed generation shuts down during a power outage, can make solar projects uneconomical. A national lab report points to a combination of inverter-based approaches as a viable alternative.

Global-warming-induced degradation could raise rooftop solar LCOE by up to 20%

A global study finds climate change will sharply increase high-temperature risks, accelerate degradation, and raise costs for rooftop PV, with economically disadvantaged regions hit hardest. Researchers warn current IEC standards underestimate future risks, urging urgent updates to avoid stranded assets and rising electricity costs.

Mexico could become data center hub, but clean power lags behind

Mexico is attracting US data centers seeking faster power connections, but these facilities will initially rely on firm gas generation from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), with renewables as a potential future option, Mexican energy expert Santiago Barcón told pv magazine.

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