Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved two solar projects totaling 475 MW of capacity, one of which is one of the largest single-site solar installations ever approved in the state.
First Solar to integrate quantum dots to boost efficiency
Quantum dot technology promises to boost bifacial solar module output. The company entered into a supply agreement with specialist UbiQD.
Major East coast shipping port installs rooftop and truck lane canopy solar
The Port Newark Container Terminal added 7.2 MW of solar capacity on structures without disrupting port operations.
DOE bets on fire-resilient batteries in latest $15M storage awards
Non-lithium chemistries stand out as attractive options for fire-resilient batteries.
Data is power: Why technology is the backbone of DER integration
Part Two of this three-part series shifts focus from regulatory reform to the technological breakthroughs that make DER participation possible. From the falling cost of microprocessors to the rise of advanced metering infrastructure and predictive analytics, we explore how data, telemetry, and intelligent control systems have become the backbone of the distributed energy economy.
Solar becomes top source of electricity in California
Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.
Navigating FEOC restrictions on energy projects
Foreign entity of concern (FEOC) rules deny tax credits for projects that exceed using certain thresholds of Chinese products.
Trump executive order adds harsher cuts to solar and wind tax credits
The order tightens the deadline for project tax credit eligibility and orders the Treasury to apply enhanced Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions to imports.
What do the changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act mean for residential solar companies?
The bill cancelled residential solar tax credits at the end of 2025 and added new timelines and restrictions for tax credits under Sections 45Y and 48E.
Power purchase agreements 101
Power purchase agreements are customizable, flexible agreements that enable utility buyers to purchase clean energy, even if the business is not located near the solar generation facility. They can be structured in a myriad of ways, such as through busbar agreements or block delivery.
