Alabama’s first utility-scale battery system planned for former coal site
The BESS will be a standalone lithium iron phosphate system that will charge up to 150 MW of electricity with a two-hour duration.
U.S. Army completes third phase of Fort Riley solar project
One of the largest renewable energy projects in Kansas, the solar installations will power 40% of Fort Riley’s needs.
Rebuild fire-devastated homes all-electric with solar
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson explains how the areas of Los Angeles that were recently hit by fire have now the opportunity to reduce energy bills and reconstruction costs by rebuilding only all-electric homes.
Breaking the U.S. interconnection logjam
Experts at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 highlight key reforms to accelerate interconnection and reduce project delays.
Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035
The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.
Sunnova’s future in question
Sunnova Energy International, a residential solar installer, said its cash flow is not sufficient to meet obligations and fund operations.
Meta signs on for more Texas solar
Cypress Creek Renewables signed an environmental attribute purchase agreement with Meta to support the 505 MW Hanson Solar facility in Coleman County, Texas.
Market and policy tailwinds drive uptick in domestic battery manufacturing
Despite uncertainty, discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference made clear that strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Intersolar North America 2025: Solar and storage persists through change
The flagship annual solar and storage conference drew over 500 exhibitors and nearly 10,000 attendees to San Diego, California, February 25-27 to advance solar and energy storage across the continent.
