Local opposition threatens clean energy transition
Unprecedented local opposition and anti-solar local ordinances, along with softened federal support from the Trump administration, is driving a need for a new generation of state solar rights statutes, researchers conclude in a forthcoming paper from Arizona State University’s College of Law.
Enphase Energy increases deployment of U.S.-made microinverters and batteries
Enphase reports that more than 6.5 million IQ microinverters and 50 MWh of IQ batteries made in the U.S. have been deployed, and it recently began shipping those with enhanced domestic content.
Texas House passes bill to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
One of the biggest states for solar passed a bill through its House of Representatives to require the recycling of retired solar and wind projects.
Danfoss signs a seven-year solar power purchase agreement
The electronics manufacturer reports that it will power all of its U.S. facilities with a PPA tied to the 270 MW Shakes Solar project in Texas, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables.
Top five solar states grow in capacity and investment
The Solar Energy Industries Association ranks California, Texas, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina as the top five states in solar capacity.
Finance and construction updates from 2 GWh of batteries
Spearmint Energy has secured $252 million funding for a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Texas, Trina is supplying a 371 MWh BESS in Houston, EDF has sourced long-term funding for an operational site in California, and Strata and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Inc. (PSEI) have broken ground on a solar-plus-storage project in Arizona.
MGM Transformers and VanTran ramp up manufacturing in Texas
With electrical load expected to skyrocket, two transformer manufacturers are combining forces to meet the growing demand for grid infrastructure.
Texas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill exclusively places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.
Waaree Energies to double its solar module manufacturing in Texas
This expansion comes at a critical time for the U.S. solar industry with much uncertainty around supply chains and pressure to increase domestic output.
Robots to work side-by-side with humans to demonstrate solar module installation
Electrical contractor Rosendin to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at large-scale solar energy project under construction in West Texas.
