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.
Cost-effective hail resistance comes from R&D and insurance feedback
Heliene CEO Martin Pochtaruk says research is the best way to achieve bankable and survivable modules.
Rechargeable zinc batteries: Overcoming challenges and finding opportunities
Josef Daniel-Ivad from the Zinc Battery Initiative updates the current scaling of zinc battery manufacturers and technology.
Ford and EDF sign gigawatt-scale BESS agreement for North American market
New Ford battery energy storage system (BESS) subsidiary announces multi-year framework agreement with EDF Power Solutions. It follows Ford Energy unveiling its new containerized BESS product earlier in May 2026.
Toyo denies Ethiopia duty evasion, confirms 4 GW ramp and U.S. cell plant
Toyo Co. says a new anti-circumvention petition targeting its Ethiopian solar cell facility is “riddled with misinformation.” The Japanese manufacturer tells pv magazine that the site reached 4 GW of capacity last year and that it is planning a U.S. onshore cell plant.
Bi-directional EV charging company dcbel nears 200 installations in California, plans for thousands more
The Montreal-based company is working through phase 1 of a project partially funded by the California Energy Commission, and has just began serving the Quebec market. As it works to prove its technology can support the California grid and its homeowner customers, the company is planning for phase 2.
Massachusetts distributed solar potential reaches 92 GW as electrification demand rises
A report from the Applied Economics Clinic reveals that Massachusetts possesses 92 GW of technical potential for distributed solar, a capacity nearly four times higher than the state projected peak electricity demand for 2050. The report explores program design for more equitable access to the benefits of distributed solar and storage.
Sunraycer Renewables closes $901 million financing for 473 MWh BESS portfolio in Texas
Major lenders back $901 million financing for Texas solar‑plus‑storage portfolio with PPAs already signed with Google, spanning three hybrid projects.
