Setting the stage for U.S. energy storage
Sweeping import tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made waves for the US clean energy industry in a tempestuous 2025. While solar developers chase safe harboring deadlines, US energy storage manufacturing could benefit from rules that encourage onshoring, provided there is policy certainty to bank on, as Phoebe Skok reports.
Guidelines to assess three-terminal, four-terminal tandem solar cell performance
Researchers in the U.S. have developed a set of guidelines and protocols to assess the performance of three-terminal (3-T) and four-terminal (4-T) tandem solar cells, including those with subcells made of III–V, CdTe, perovskites or silicon materials.
Winter weather splits solar conditions across North America
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that destabilized polar circulation in February produced wet and cloudy conditions in some parts of North America, while the central and eastern regions enjoyed elevated irradiance under clearer conditions.
RWE Americas touts 2 GW of clean energy projects commissioned in 2025
The company said its efforts have resulted in 3,500 jobs and more than $500 million in local tax revenue and other benefits to communities.
GameChange Energy expands U.S. manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Terrasmart eBOS division
GameChange CEO Phillip Vynahek says the acquisition will allow his teams to integrate eBOS in a way that simplifies installation and improves overall build efficiency for EPCs.
New roof coating standard promises safer rooftop PV installations
A recent study by FM evaluated the effectiveness of roof coatings in reducing fire hazards associated with rooftop PV panels and reported findings that demonstrate how to consistently prevent fire from spreading.
U.S. solar’s push for domestic bliss
Incentives in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 drove a surge in announcements of new solar manufacturing facilities across the United States, and the country now hosts more than enough module production capacity to meet forecast domestic demand for several years. A shift in policy priorities has created uncertainty, but the continued availability of manufacturing tax credits and a focus on domestic industry have U.S. module makers looking to add cells and other components to their production plans.
Artemis raises $6 million to scale distributed solar software
The platform uses AI to automate solar design and financing for residential contractors.
Origis Energy secures $545 million for Texas solar and storage portfolio
The financing, which includes construction, term debt and tax equity, will support three projects totaling 450 MW of solar and 150 MW of energy storage.
Vor Systems raises $3 million pre-seed for AI-enabled renewable energy deal-making
The AI-enabled platform aims to unblock the financing and M&A pipeline for complex energy projects.
