Solar developer announces job cuts after sped-up ITC phaseout
Renewable-energy development company formed from a unit of the former Borrego Solar outlines a strong financial foundation but also job curtailments needed to preserve financial strength.
Gaining the competitive edge for battery storage in CAISO and ERCOT regions
A new GridBeyond report finds that succeeding in saturated markets requires software-led agility and real-time decision-making.
The shift to 2000 V: UL Solutions certifies ABB’s 2 kV switch-disconnector
The shift from 1500 V to 2000 V requires a collective industry transition, a move that will enable more power in a smaller footprint and at a lower cost.
Low-income housing in Boston to save over $800,000 on bills with rooftop solar
Four solar projects for a 104 unit multifamily were supported by the 30% federal investment tax credit, plus a 10% adder for its designation as a low-income community project – credits that are soon going away under the new Republican budget bill.
Solar developer secures $260 million for 94 MW facility in Kentucky
Recurrent Energy closed project financing for Blue Moon Solar, a solar power plant currently under construction.
SEIA develops strategic plan to implement circular economy throughout the solar industry
SEIA’s roadmap details how the industry will reduce waste, strengthen supply chains and extend the life of clean energy products — all while driving job creation and economic growth.
New solar trade cases focus on three new Asian countries
In trade petitions filed today, a U.S. domestic manufacturing alliance is taking aim at largely Chinese-produced imports of solar cells and modules from Indonesia, Indian and Laos, potentially leading to a new round of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations.
Global solar corporate funding declines 39% in the first half of 2025
Solar funding declined year-over-year for venture capital, public market and debt financing, falling from $17.8 billion in the first half of 2024 to $10.8 billion in the first half of 2025, said a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Solar installer websites respond quickly to attract business before the end-of-year deadline
In a review of 75 different installer websites across 10 different states, pv magazine USA found some quick responses to the repeal of the tax credit, meant to generate a sense of urgency to sign solar contracts.
Microbes could save U.S. solar from copper price shocks
A Colorado start-up uses specialized microbes and cloud-based optimization to recover copper from low-grade ores.
