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SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar, bolstering residential market share ahead of tax credit shift

SunPower's strategic move strengthens its residential solar position by integrating Ambia's management and operations ahead of expected 2026 market changes.
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IEA warns global solar growth may plateau through 2035

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global solar capacity additions are projected to average 540 GW a year through 2035, as outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2025 report.
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Arkansas scientists build graphene-based solar cells than can charge supercapacitors

The solar cells combine multilayer graphene with silicon wafers, harvesting both solar and kinetic energy for continuous operation. Tests show the cells can autonomously power supercapacitors embedded in a temperature sensor.
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mPower Technology opens automated solar module line for space

mPower Technology Inc. has switched on an automated production line for its silicon solar panels designed for space missions. The site currently has an annual capacity of 1 MW, set to double by the middle of 2026.
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Nextracker changes name to Nextpower

The name reflects the new approach to providing a complete system rather than individual components, and that system will soon include Nextpower power conversion equipment.
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Governance, not financing, is the next big hurdle for commercial solar

Solar’s momentum in commercial real estate hinges less on policy roadblocks and more on navigating multi-tenant governance, shared infrastructure and risk allocation.
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Sunrun VPP enrollment jumps 400% as battery storage attachment hits 70%

As storage attachment rates hit 70% for new customers, Sunrun's fleet of networked residential batteries expands rapidly, now featuring over 106,000 homes participating in VPP grid services.
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Military and veterans campus runs on the sun

Easterseals, the non-profit developer of a historic property in central New Hampshire finds that solar contributes to the permanent affordability of housing for income-eligible veterans.

Press Releases

Create Energy & Stäubli Announce Partnership to Revolutionize PV Connector Technology & Manufacture at Create’s HQ

PORTLAND, TN, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 Create Energy, a leading innovator in renewable energy solutions, is proud to announce a strategic manufacturing partnership with Swiss-based Stäubli, a global leader in precision connector technology. Together, the companies will produce a next-generation connector designed to transform the solar and renewables industry, addressing long-standing challenges in the […]

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas 2025 Features 40% Larger Exhibition and Enhanced Programming

Second-annual event developed to expand opportunities for solar + storage professionals in the Lone Star State.

Fortress Power Launches the eBoost: High-Capacity, Reliable Energy Storage Designed for Seamless Integration

16kWh Battery System Offers Simplified Design, Sustainable Backup Power, and Seamless Integration with the Envy Duo 21 Inverter

1,500+ Registered for Energy LIVE Expo – Will You Join Them?

Reuters Events: Energy LIVE (9-10 December, Houston) is heading to the heart of the energy capital.

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Betchtel inks EPC contract for Doral Renewables 430 MW solar, 340 MWh storage project in Texas

Bechtel will manage the construction of Doral Renewables' solar and battery storage facility in Texas, underscoring the shift toward co-located storage as the standard for ERCOT projects.

Investors back battery expansion with new BrightNight and Plus Power deals

The deal for the new project in Arizona comes from a lending consortium, while Plus Power secures new funding to expand its New England footprint.

Agrivoltaics provides benefits and possible pitfalls for solar developers

NREL study examines Massachusetts’ comprehensive approach to deploying solar on farmland.

Meta extends datacenter energy investment boom with 385 MW Louisiana solar PPA

Meta (Facebook) signed on to purchase the renewable energy certificates associated with two utility-scale solar projects in Louisiana. It has procured over 3 GW of solar in 2025 alone.

Florida utility on pace to reach 93 GW solar, 50 GW storage by 2045

While utilities in neighboring states are “dabbling” with solar, Florida Power & Light is combining solar and storage as a “workhorse” technology, said a nonprofit executive.

Vesper Solar 600 MW Texas project shows how an agrivoltaics mindset can unlock prime sites

Developer Vesper Energy engaged local land owners on pollinator mixes and sheep grazing for its Hornet Solar project.

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Qcells furloughs 1,000 Georgia workers due to U.S. Customs delays

The largest U.S. solar manufacturer is temporarily scaling back production and its workforce after shipments of necessary components were held up at U.S. ports, citing enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Watch: Solar industry leaders discuss navigating the supply chain and U.S. manufacturing

The U.S. solar industry has entered a high-stakes era where policy compliance and supply chain integrity are just as critical as project economics. Day 2 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 dives into this complex environment, where federal trade restrictions and the push for domestic manufacturing are radically reshaping how solar projects are financed and built.

First Solar to open its fifth U.S. factory, adding 3.7 GW of annual production

The company’s share price jumped 15% following its Q3 earnings call, which included the announcement of a factory that is expected to produce over 8 million finished solar panels per year at full capacity.

Zinc battery maker Eos Energy to invest $353m in manufacturing expansion

Eos will combine its $352.9 million investment with funds from Pennsylvania state to make the move from New Jersey, with the company’s CEO hailing the benefits of public-private partnerships to expand US battery manufacturing.

Australia’s PowerCap enters U.S. with sodium-ion batteries

Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its sodium-ion stationary storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across the Americas.

Every major component of solar supply chain is now made in the U.S.

A Solar Energy Industries Association report indicates that the U.S. solar manufacturing pipeline is robust, however, Trump Administration policies, regulations and trade actions could stall progress and dampen demand for U.S.-made products.

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Quino Energy closes $10 million to scale organic flow batteries

Flow battery startup Quino Energy has closed a $10 million Series A funding round, with an option for an additional $6 million in equity, led by Atri Energy Transition.

In case you missed it: Five 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.

SEIA: Political attacks threaten half of all planned U.S. power capacity

Political attacks on solar and storage are threatening over 500 projects totaling nearly 116 GW, or more than half the power planned to be built through 2030, said the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Utility-scale solar developer Pine Gate Renewables files for bankruptcy

Pine Gate’s operations are expected to continue uninterrupted while the company engages in a competitive sales process.

Off-grid dual-axis solar tracker charges workplace EVs for under $0.10 per kWh

The Apollo system from Solaflect Energy uses a suspension-bridge-style racking design to cut weight while maximizing strength. With California’s high electricity prices and solar-friendly climate, the company sees the state’s commercial market as the ideal launchpad for its offgrid, dual-axis EV-charging tracker.

What insurers want battery developers to understand right now

There’s progress in battery energy storage system (BESS) risk maturity, but insurers are warning of supply chain problems, while OEMs are tightening their treatment of warranties.

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Protecting the grid from extreme weather

IEC Standards help to make the grid more resilient as the impact of climate change intensifies.

New York awards $7 million for co-located solar and farming

Grant funds were administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to demonstrate the efficacy of agrivoltaics.

SolarEdge stock leaps on Q3 earnings, announces development of datacenter transformer

SolarEdge posted its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth and increased margins. The company announced a partnership with Infineon to produce solid-state transformers designed to power AI datacenters.

Residential geothermal systems positioned to save energy for new construction projects

Dandelion Energy CEO says OBBBA provisions open new pathways to make geothermal more accessible and affordable.

Geothermal developer Mazama Energy aims for 5¢/kWh power

Mazama Energy says it has accessed a world-record high temperature geothermal resource, and that hotter underground rocks can enable lower-cost power.

Unlimited low-cost energy storage

In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centers.

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