First Solar reports 2025 earnings, announces Oxford PV licensing agreement, alleges patent infringement in new ITC action
The company’s stock price fell more than 12% in extended trading following the earnings announcement, partly due to lower-than-expected guidance for 2026 sales and revenue.
Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for Minnesota data center
The 300 MW / 30 GWh multi-day storage system from Form Energy will be paired with 1.6 GW of new renewables to facilitate Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.
Republicans pushing for clean energy tax credit: “We think [Trump] is getting bad advice”
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is publicly pushing to reinstate wind and solar tax credits eliminated under the OBBB, as Republicans face potential challenges in upcoming midterm elections.
First Solar: Economic powerhouse building momentum
The U.S. solar manufacturer of thin-film solar modules supports nearly 30,000 U.S. jobs, contributed nearly $6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025 and is forecast to see further gains in the coming year, according to a recent study.
SOLRITE and sonnen launch battery-only Virtual Power Plant in deregulated Texas markets
The company’s battery-backed energy plans offer 12 cents per kWh “all-in” energy costs for a $20 monthly fee to homeowners with or without solar panels in all deregulated Texas markets.
Enphase releases new control software for its IQ8, IQ9 microinverters
The U.S. company said its Power Control software is designed to help installers reduce costs and streamline interconnection. Among its features is the ability to control aggregate system exports through software-based limits.
Certainty and uncertainty take center stage at Intersolar and Energy Storage North America 2026
With affordability and reliability as its watchwords, leaders of the modern solar and storage industries are sure they can address the major questions of today’s energy landscape, but uncertainty lingers regarding external factors.
People on the move: ESS Tech, Xcel Energy and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Beyond rectangles: How geometry-constrained optimization can unlock more rooftop solar
Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.
U.S. energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025
A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the U.S. battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
