Pii Energy to unveil Edge 2000 plug-in home energy system in “Pi Day” event
The Edge 2000 kit includes everything needed to gather, store, and use solar power in conjunction with a home’s existing wiring.
AI datacenters rewrite the solar PPA playbook
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are evolving into complex risk-sharing structures as hyperscale data center operators trade fixed pricing for physical delivery and grid-bypass certainty. The US solar industry is entering 2026 as the foundational technology for a new era of power demand, even as the sector navigates a volatile federal policy landscape.
Community solar matures as grid congestion pushes a pivot to storage
Industry experts suggest the next era of distributed generation will be defined by hybrid projects, consolidated billing, and federal tax credit bonuses.
Lessons from the solar frontier
Utility-scale solar projects are larger, interconnections are slower, and engineering decisions must anticipate regulation and supply chains years in advance. At the CT Solar Platform in Snyder, Texas – a 1.6 GW AC single-site development – the first phase, CT Solar One (110 MW AC), has been a test bed for integrating civil design, BOS optimization and domestic-content strategy. Levona Renewables led the development and engineering of the project and CEO Fernando Queiroz shares some key lessons.
Beyond resilience: Unlocking the revenue of battery storage
The shift from backup power to dynamic revenue generation is transforming energy storage into a core pillar of modern solar project economics.
Commercial rooftop solar leases offer new revenue for real estate owners
A third-party ownership model converts underutilized commercial roof space into long-term net operating income with zero upfront capital investment, said Solect Energy.
Virginia becomes second U.S. state to advance plug-in solar legislation to the governor’s desk
The Virginia General Assembly has passed companion bills HB 395 and SB 250, creating a streamlined pathway for so-called “balcony solar” devices up to 1,200 W, but significant questions remain around how the law will be implemented.
Mantis Space exits stealth with $10 million for orbital power delivery
Mantis Space closed a $10 million seed round to develop laser-based solar power transmission for satellites operating in the shadow of the Earth.
Swift Solar acquires Meyer Burger assets to scale U.S. HJT and perovskite production
Solar manufacturer Swift Solar has acquired the heterojunction technology (HJT) intellectual property and manufacturing assets of Meyer Burger to establish domestic cell production.
Solar’s fastest growth in a decade, fossils fall again, but emissions rise
Electricity generation in the U.S. grew by almost 3%, capping an almost 9% expansion in demand since 2021, while solar has more than doubled in the same window, including 28% growth in 2025.
