Data shows solar development on farmland avoids driving up food prices
A county-level agricultural economic model demonstrates that utility-scale solar expansion has a negligible impact on national commodity markets.
U.S. solar faces massive gap between stated capacity and real factory output
The U.S. solar industry tracks billions in new factory investments, but upstream bottlenecks and strict trade enforcement mean active factory production continues to trail behind headline numbers. Solar Energy Industries Association organized the American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo on Capitol Hill, which brought manufacturers together to highlight $43.1 billion in announced domestic manufacturing investments since 2022.
U.S. House wants to tax EV $130/year – equal to an 18.3 MPG car
The fee would rise $5 every two years starting in 2029, topping out at $150/year for EVs and $50 for plug-in hybrids.
Recheck introduces ‘Certified’ portable credential for residential solar sales representatives
The new credential launches in partnership with six initial solar installers, representing more than 5,000 sales reps, with more to come later in the year.
How to fact-check solar safety claims in an era of industry misinformation
As solar becomes a larger part of the energy mix, it’s also becoming a bigger target for scrutiny, especially around safety. At the same time, the way information is shared has changed dramatically.
Bluetti launches new storage systems for balcony PV
Bluetti has launched the Balco 260 and Balco 500, two integrated balcony PV storage systems combining MPPT, inverter, battery storage and smart control in a plug-and-play architecture for urban households.
Tigo Energy delivers U.S.-made optimizers to EG4 Electronics for use in domestically-produced goods
The Tigo products will be integrated into and/or bundled with EG4 inverters. The companies say the combined products will qualify for enhanced federal tax incentives.
RFP alert: DTE Energy opens bidding for 1 GW of solar and wind capacity
The Michigan utility issued a request for proposals targeting new in-state renewable energy assets to support its long-term generation strategy.
Intelligent solar siting neutralizes local opposition at near-zero cost
Macro-siting models that protect sensitive habitats and farmland from utility-scale development reduce permitting friction for a mere 0.17% cost premium.
Multnomah County, Oregon powers up new library with 188 kW solar installation
The installation, featuring Qcells modules, CPS inverters and Sunmodo racking, is the latest in a series of Portland-area library buildings powered by solar panels.
