U.S. transformer market faces severe supply constraints as lead times extend to four years
Severe shortages of power transformers are stalling grid expansion as developers face skyrocketing prices and four year wait times for critical equipment.
Data centers are outgrowing the grid. Solar is filling the gap.
Faced with an increasingly congested grid and skyrocketing energy demands, data center developers are shifting toward solar-plus-storage as a logistically viable, essential solution for securing reliable power on a market-ready timetable.
Hawaii’s renewable energy tax credit in danger of phase out
The latest draft of SB3125 amends Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by adding an aggregate cap amount, setting income thresholds, a sunset date and a certification requirement.
Solar developer seeks connection to wrong powerline, delays project five years
The OFW Solar Project in Virginia submitted an application to connect to powerlines run by the wrong power company, instead of a second set of nearby transmission lines, necessitating a total restart of the PJM interconnection process that could push construction back to 2032.
Connecticut Legislature passes solar bill to extend incentives, streamline permitting, authorize plug-in solar and more
Legislators moved to pass HB 5340 just hours before the end of the 2026 session of May 6, sending the bill with its wide range of energy provisions to the desk of Governor Ned Lamont for his signature.
BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era
A record year, and an incredibly strong outlook for the energy storage sector.
New York SEIA says flexible interconnection could enable 3.3 GW more community solar
Much more community solar could be built in upstate and western New York to bring solar bill savings to more customers, if utilities offered flexible interconnection as an option for solar developers, NY SEIA has projected. Retail battery storage hosting capacity could more than double in ConEdison territory with flexible interconnection, the group said.
FH Capital to acquire majority stake in JinkoSolar U.S. manufacturing
Private equity firm FH Capital reached an agreement to acquire a 75.1% majority stake in JinkoSolar’s U.S. manufacturing subsidiary to expand domestic module and battery production.
New electrolyte tech enables stable operation of high-voltage sodium-ion batteries
U.S. researchers developed a meta-weakly solvating electrolyte that optimizes sodium-ion solvation structure, enabling faster ion transport, reduced side reactions, and improved interfacial stability in high-voltage sodium-ion batteries. This design significantly extends cycle life and outperforms conventional and localized high-concentration electrolytes by promoting more uniform and stable electrode–electrolyte interfaces.
Residential solar demand shifts from incentives to infrastructure as homeowners seek control
The U.S. residential solar market is transitioning from an incentive-driven luxury to an essential infrastructure necessity, as homeowners prioritize energy independence and grid resilience in the face of rising utility rates and increasing electrification.
