Conference preview: NABCEP CE 2026 – March 16-19, 2026
Solar industry workers from across the nation will attend the annual gathering to gain valuable skills, knowledge and insights from industry experts and representatives of companies from across the industry.
Solar-plus-storage M&A heats up as AI data centers drive demand
As AI data center growth tightens the U.S. grid, investors are pivoting toward de-risked, late-stage solar-plus-storage portfolios to secure firm capacity in a higher-rate environment, said a report from Deloitte.
Bluetti launching Elite 300, world’s smallest 3 kWh portable power station
The Bluetti Elite 300, packing more power than ever into a small form, will be available with early-bird discounts from March 8.
Sabanci Renewables taps Empact to de-risk 286 MW Texas solar portfolio
The long-term partnership secures IRA tax credit compliance for the 156 MW Pepper Solar and 130 MW Lucky 7 projects as Sabanci targets a 3 GW U.S. pipeline.
Massachusetts House advances climate bill with $1 billion cut to energy efficiency program
House bill 5151 advances solar in the Bay State but renewable energy groups say cuts to Mass Save could devastate the program.
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.
Nothern Cheyenne Tribe swaps diesel for off-grid solar to power buffalo ranch
Indigenized Energy recently led a project deploying an off-grid solar-plus-storage solution for a buffalo ranch owned by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana. pv magazine spoke with Serena Romero, the company’s director of marketing and communications, about the potential of off-grid renewables to empower North America’s indigenous peoples.
OCI Energy, Arava Power secure financing for 347 MW Texas solar project
Backed by a 20-year PPA with a Fortune 100 company, the $394 million “Project SunRoper” near Houston marks a strategic expansion for Israel-based Arava Power into the U.S. market.
Global energy transition hits a hardware bottleneck
As transformer lead times double and U.S. prices surge 79%, a manufacturing “supercycle” struggles to keep pace with the explosive growth of AI data centers and renewable energy.
The richest silver mine isn’t underground: It’s in solar panels
As primary silver grades decline and solar demand surges, the industry must transition from viewing retired panels as waste to treating them as high-grade mineral reserves essential for the energy transition.
