U.S. solar eclipses wind
Total installed capacity of solar has officially surpassed wind energy capacity in the U.S. as the technology continues its 27-month streak as the leading source of new additions to the grid, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
National lab projects enhanced geothermal cost could decline to $100/MWh by 2035
Declining costs for enhanced geothermal could make the technology a stronger competitor to solar plus storage. A national lab atlas shows wide potential for enhanced geothermal deployment, primarily in the Western U.S.
States and utilities took 106 actions to advance VPPs in 2025: SEPA Report
The Smart Electric Power Alliance and NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s latest report reveals a surge in Virtual Power Plant activity, with 35 states moving forward on policy and regulation as the industry shifts toward more holistic, multi-technology aggregation.
Data center survey reveals majority believe renewables and BESS are the ideal energy mix, power issues start in 2027
54% of respondents cited “energy availability and redundancy” as the single greatest obstacle to successful data center development between now and 2030.
Solar-plus-storage for data centers: not a simple switch
Renewables and storage could reliably power data centers, but success requires active grids, coordinated planning, and the right mix of technologies. Hitachi Energy CTO, Gerhard Salge, tells pv magazine that holistic approaches ensure technical feasibility, economic viability, and energy system resilience.
People on the move: SOLV Energy, Palmetto, SEIA and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
“We are really looking at a movement here” says Bright Saver cofounder of multi-state plug-in solar legislation push
Bills have been introduced in at least 24 states to allow residents to install and use plug-in devices with outputs of up to 1,200 watts — without utility company permission.
Uncertainty looms as solar PPA prices climb for second straight quarter
A report from LevelTen Energy finds solar PPA prices in North America rose 3.2% in Q4 2025, marking a nearly 9% year-over-year increase as developers and buyers navigate a complex “post-OBBBA” regulatory environment.
Solar streetlight provider Streetleaf teams with homebuilder Lennar Homes
Deal streamlines installation process for PV-powered lighting in community developments.
Tesla introduces U.S.-manufactured solar panels, completing home energy ecosystem
The new Tesla Solar Panel and mounting system pairs with the company’s inverter, Powerwall battery, EV charging and vehicles, creating an all-Tesla residential solar offering for the first time.
