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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

Net metering faces uncertainty in Maine

The Maine Legislature's committee voted in favor of a bill that deems front-of-the-meter projects ineligible for net-energy billing.
Markets & Policy

Sunnova’s saga continues with canceled $3 billion loan guarantee

The loan agreement from the Energy Department's Loan Programs Office was to support Project Hestia, a model that Sunnova has since moved away from in favor of power purchase agreements.
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Residential loan provider Mosaic issues pause on operations

Projects financed with Mosaic could see significant delays, said residential solar marketplace operator EnergySage.
Markets & Policy

Over $14 billion in U.S. clean energy projects canceled in 2025

Over 10,000 announced jobs have been cancelled, with more losses expected if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” passes the Senate as written, said E2.
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How agrivoltaics could solve Nevada’s groundwater crisis

Installing agrivoltaics on previously irrigated land could help minimize the losses from reducing groundwater use, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Water Resources Association.
Manufacturing

Waaree Solar Americas secures 586 MW solar module order

Waaree Solar Americas, an arm of Waaree Energies, has secured an order to supply 586 MW of solar modules for an amount of $176 million.
Markets & Policy

Republican lawmakers retry bill to bring community solar to Ohio

Ohio state representatives reintroduced a bill to legalize community solar after the legislation's previous versions were left to die in the Senate.

Press Releases

Charge Power and PURE Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Advanced Energy Storage Solutions Across North America

Charge Power Inc. , a leading energy storage consulting led integration firm based in Toronto, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with PURE, a pioneer in battery technology and power electronics headquartered in India.

S-5! Achieves UL 3741 Certification for PVKIT Rail-Less Solar Mounting System

UL 3741, Standard for Safety for Photovoltaic Hazard Control, is one of the recognized methods for meeting the National Electrical Code’s rapid shutdown requirements, specifically focused on reducing electric shock hazards for first responders.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Opens Applications for the 2026 Solar Games Competition

The Solar Games tasks teams with building residential solar + storage systems—including solar modules, racking, inverters, battery storage, and other components—live in a stadium setting within the exhibit hall.

Coalition for Community Solar Access to Host 2nd Annual Community Solar Innovation Summit

The CCSA Innovation Summit takes place June 25 to 27 in Colorado. 100% of Summit revenues to be invested back into sustainable community solar markets.

Installations

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Texas legislature passes bill to expedite solar, energy storage permitting

The Texas House and Senate passed passed a bill that aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations. Unless vetoed by Gov. Abbott, the law will go into effect in September.

Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28% year-over-year

Utility-scale solar generation grew to 232 TWh in the rolling 12 months through March 2025, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration.

Commercial rooftop solar developer secures $175 million financing

Solar Landscape secured funds from PGIM Private Capital to support its growing project portfolio in Maryland and Illinois.

Solar and battery output records set as California continues aggressive ramp

Amidst industry turmoil, California set a new spring peak for utility-scale solar generation above 21 GW. Battery output exceeded 10 GW as the state surpasses 15 GW of installed energy storage capacity.

pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.

BLM seeks public input on 200 MW solar project in Nevada

The Dodge Flat II solar project will take approximately two years to complete, employing as many as 350 area workers at peak construction.

Manufacturing

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Meyer Burger lays off 283 solar production workers in Arizona

The Swiss company began manufacturing heterojunction modules in the United States nearly one year ago, but ran into trouble less than six months later after a large purchase agreement was terminated.

Fluence opens battery enclosure and system hardware manufacturing plant in Arizona

Fluence has cut the ribbon to open its battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosure and battery management system (BMS) manufacturing plant in Goodyear, Arizona.

Canadian Solar secures $1.2 billion in revenues in Q1, 2025

The company shipped 6.9 GW of solar modules, coming in ahead of expectations for the quarter.

Silfab Solar scores $110 million in sale of advanced manufacturing tax credits

The sale of these credits will generate incremental investments that Silfab Solar will use to expand U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Beyond the hype: Why PERC still powers a stronger solar future

New doesn’t always mean better: Passivated emitter and rear contact solar cells have earned their place through real-world reliability and cost-effective manufacturability.

Solar’s ‘remarkable’ boom in Trump country

A wave of solar projects and manufacturing investments have poured across states that voted for Trump last November.

Markets & Policy

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Why Pennsylvania’s efforts to legalize community solar might make a breakthrough

After nearly a decade of failed legislation, a coalition of community solar advocates are making headway in an effort to support community solar in Pennsylvania. Vote Solar's Elowyn Corby spoke about what makes this year different and why they decided to feel comfortable when the bill was amended to include natural gas.

“Time is of the essence” to safe harbor solar components to secure U.S. tax credits

Projects can maintain tax credit eligibility if 5% of total capital expenditure is incurred before legislative changes take effect.

Residential solar installer Zeo to acquire thermal storage specialist Heliogen

Heliogen develops AI-controlled concentrated solar power towers that store thermal energy for long-duration storage and dispatch.

Energy storage solutions to power and empower residents in Mexico and Puerto Rico

Savant Systems is partnering with Grid Alternatives to bring energy resilience to organizations as well as systems to be used in hands-on installation training.

Why behind-the-meter storage-as-a-service is gaining ground

With zero upfront investment, companies can optimize energy costs, improve uptime and access new revenue streams under the BESSaaS model.

Unlocking a more affordable, reliable future with solar microgrids

Today’s microgrids are often associated with solar panels and battery storage, but they are versatile and can be powered by virtually any energy source.

Technology

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Solar power curtailment rises in California

Curtailment – or intentional reduction in power production – continues to rise for both solar and wind power in California.

MIT scientists developing silicon solar cell based on singlet exciton fission

Scientists in the United States have designed a microwire solar cell that could reportedly enable the coupling of singlet fission with silicon. Key to their achievement was an interface that transfers the electrons and holes sequentially into silicon instead of both at once.

U.S. defense research agency achieves optical power beaming record

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said a project team testing new optical wireless energy receiver technology was able to transfer 800 W of power to a receiver 8.6 km away in a 30 second transmission. It claims is a distance and power record amongst optical power beaming demonstration results.

All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated

The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 66 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 17 new results reported in the new version.

Nuclear has highest investment risk, while solar shows lowest

Nuclear power plants exceed construction budgets by an average of 102.5%, costing $1.56 billion more than planned, according to a study by Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability.

Keeping electricity both reliable and affordable while meeting load demand

A new report from ICF suggests that the U.S. can meet its growing electricity demands with an all-of-the-above energy approach while boosting generation using existing infrastructure.

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