Repowering: A smarter path for aging renewable infrastructure
Many GW of aging U.S. solar installations will require electrical upgrades in the coming years, and smart owners will turn to repowering and cable rejuvenation as cost-effective ways to extend the lifespan of aging infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of new builds or full site reconstruction, with the added benefit of preserving existing interconnection rights.
VDE Americas enhances Hail Risk Model to improve survivability of utility-scale solar
CEO Brian Grenko explains how models influence tracker design and storm response strategies.
Long-term storage grows by 49% in 2025 despite the financing crisis
A report by Wood Mackenzie indicates that the deployment of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies exceeded 15 GWh in 2025, but declining venture capital investment and falling lithium battery costs are hindering their commercial viability.
First attempt to build solar modules using polycarbonate encapsulant
Canadian researchers proposed a laminate-free solar module using polycarbonate instead of EVA and glass. The new encapsulation technique reportedly enables easy disassembly, reuse of solar cells, and open-source local manufacturing.
Eaton invests $75 million in SPAN to scale smart home electrical panels
The strategic partnership aims to accelerate affordable home electrification by integrating SPAN’s advanced power controls with Eaton’s distribution and electrical safety technology.
Multi-agency investigation halts Silfab Solar factory following chemical incidents
South Carolina officials and the EPA launched a joint investigation into York County solar manufacturing facility following back-to-back releases of potassium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid.
U.S. clean power adds record 50 GW in 2025, capturing 90% of new grid capacity
The American Clean Power Association reports a record-breaking year for utility-scale solar and storage, though a 27% drop in power purchase agreements flashes a warning light for the 2028-2030 outlook.
Base Power announces 100 MW residential storage program with CoServ in Texas
The program, which is the largest of Base Power’s five utility collaborations, will deliver battery backup to an estimated 5,000 CoServ customers.
Safe-harbored panel strategy enables acquisition of six-project community solar portfolio
Standard Solar’s inventory of safe harbored solar modules reduces schedule and pricing risks for completion of the project portfolio acquired from AC Power
People on the move: Eaton, Sunrun, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
