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.
People on the move: Qcells, Greenbacker, OnePlanet Solar Recycling and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Solaris acquires Sunnova assets, puts SunStrong in control of legacy systems
SunStrong said it is now among the largest residential solar asset managers now that it is in charge of Sunnova’s assets and operations.
PV Hardware opens solar tracker factory in Texas
The company opened a 95,000 square foot facility that is expected to create 100 jobs in Houston, adding to its existing footprint in the area.
Solar production falls in U.S. Midwest, Southeast amid wildfires and hurricanes
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that fire and storm activity across North America shaped solar conditions during August, with irradiance down in central and eastern regions but above average in the northeast.
Ampion launches new “synthetic” community solar program
The software company’s new cross-state community solar model helps developers unlock IRA tax credits while bringing bill savings to low-income households.
SK On secures 7.2 GWh battery storage supply deal in US
The South Korean manufacturer will repurpose a portion of its electric vehicle battery production line at its Georgia plant to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) stationary energy storage systems.
Nextracker introduces utility-scale solar eBOS trunk collector NX PowerMerge
The solar tracker manufacturer introduced a new electrical balance of systems solution for streamlined and flexible installation.
U.S. installs 14.5 GW of large-scale solar in the first half of 2025
Solar represented 75% of grid capacity additions in the first half, followed distantly by wind and natural gas, said new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Newsom orders agencies to fast-track clean energy projects before federal tax credits expire
In face of “Trump’s wrecking ball,” California Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to fast-track clean energy projects that may be at risk of losing federal support.
