In case you missed it: Five 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.
Unstable permitting, aging grid threaten U.S. AI leadership, 113 GW of clean energy at risk
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) warns that current policies risk U.S. energy dominance and grid reliability as data center demand surges. In comments to the U.S. Department of Energy, the association highlights solar and storage as the only energy sources available at scale today but notes over 110 GW of capacity is imperiled by regulatory instability.
Intermittent solar and wind complement each other for a more stable grid
A study finds combining wind and solar leverages their alternating peak periods, significantly boosting total generation capacity while providing a constant, predictable power curve critical for grid integration.
Plan now for faster clean energy support in a future presidential administration, report says
To enable construction of federally supported clean energy projects during a single presidential administration, a report offers 14 recommendations, and an overriding imperative to plan now.
‘New York model’ for safety: Strict fire codes to unlock Long Island battery storage
State officials and fire deparment representatives confirmed new fire standards for Long Island BESS projects are the new cost of business in getting storage into the urban grid.
As BESS becomes more complex, EPCs need to front-load project activities
Early engagement with regulators, suppliers and first responders is essential, said a report from Fluence Energy.
Solar job numbers hold steady despite challenges
National solar jobs census shows employment level with 2023 and indicates cautious optimism for the future due to strong deployment and efficiency gains.
How the value proposition of residential solar is evolving as the federal solar tax credit comes to a close
As residential solar installers face the end of the Section 25D solar tax credit, they must grapple with how to reduce costs, work with new financing models, and build systems that provide new ways to capture long-term value through grid interactivity.
Battery energy storage revenues for ancillary services fall nearly 90% in ERCOT
Revenues for ancillary services have fallen 90% since 2023. An Enverus report says market saturation is driving operators to seek other strategies.
MARS Energy Group acquires Nelnet Renewable Energy
The national solar provider acquired the commercial and community scale engineering procurement and construction firm.
