Navigating the new NERC requirements for vendor remote access
As of April 1, 2026, the enforcement of NERC Reliability Standard CIP-003-9 mandates that renewable energy operators transition from informal vendor management to a rigorous, evidence-based cybersecurity framework for all low-impact assets.
Fronius expands residential solar backup power with Essential Backup Load Unit
The Fronius Essential Backup Load Unit is a microgrid interconnect device that integrates with a hybrid inverter and battery system to automatically isolate and power critical household circuits during a utility grid outage.
Court blocks “de facto moratorium” on federal solar permitting
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Department of the Interior policy that required Trump-appointed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s approval for all renewable energy projects on public lands, effectively stalling tens of gigawatts of capacity.
The messy middle of C&I solar
In the United States, commercial solar and energy storage projects offer plenty of opportunity, but developers must navigate supply chain bifurcation, shifting fire codes, and the end of the tax equity era to bring commercial projects online in 2026. pv magazine USA’s Ryan Kennedy moderated a panel discussion on the topic at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America in San Diego and shares these key takeaways.
Distributed solar’s last mile problem
More projects are stalling before NTP as execution becomes the real differentiator.
No evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels, study finds
Researchers in the United States reviewed claims about PFAS in solar panels and found that while fluoropolymers may be used in limited components like backsheets or coatings, there is no confirmed evidence of PFAS leaching from commercially deployed modules. The study highlights widespread confusion between different PFAS types and emphasizes the need for clearer communication and transparency around fluoropolymer use in PV technologies.
Solx and Caelux announce partnership to offer domestic perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules
The companies say they will supply 3 GW of Solx Aurora modules — which combine domestic silicon cells from Suniva and a top layer of Caelux “Active Glass” to reach 28% efficiency — with commercial volumes available in the U.S. market by 2027.
California’s regressive rooftop solar policy hit with second appeal to State Supreme Court
Rooftop solar advocates are making a final stand at California’s highest court, arguing that state regulators have been given a free pass to dismantle the industry. After a lower court recently upheld the state’s controversial solar policy for a second time, environmental groups are calling on the Supreme Court to step in and enforce the law.
People on the move: Anthropic, Ballard Power Systems, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Meta signs 100 GWh supply agreement for Noon Energy’s ultra-long-duration storage
Meta Platforms and Palo Alto-based Noon Energy have reached a reservation agreement for up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of energy storage capacity, marking a significant bet on ultra-long-duration energy storage to power the next generation of AI infrastructure.
