Texas Senate passes bill to expedite permits for home solar, battery systems
The bill aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations.
Solar design software Scanifly integrates Pegasus rooftop racking
The two have partnered to integrate 3D drone imagery solar panel placement software and racking design on one platform.
Reaching 90% renewables can maintain stable electricity rates, Brattle finds
The grid operator Southwest Power Pool could achieve “high levels of decarbonization and electrification with minimal rate impacts,” says a study requested by SPP and prepared by The Brattle Group.
Clean energy leaders express approval of Trump’s domestic mineral executive order
The executive order calls for expedited permitting along with funding and loans for mining projects that could serve the domestic manufacturing of energy storage, electric vehicle batteries, solar modules and more.
Vehicle-to-everything making strong progress in 2025
A Wood Mackenzie report sees V2X at a turning point, although many challenges must be overcome before achieving mass adoption.
Over 75% of surveyed homeowners view solar as a good investment
A survey from Aurora Solar showed increased interest in rooftop solar and growing concerns about electric grid outages.
Long-term issues found in warehoused solar panels
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.
New York legislation aims to simplify residential solar permitting
The New York Senate and House passed bills that require municipalities adopt automated permitting for residential solar installations.
Inlyte Energy moves toward U.S. manufacturing of iron-sodium batteries
The startup’s collaboration with the Swiss company, Horien Salt Battery Solutions, is set to accelerate the commercialization of its low-cost, long-duration energy storage technology.
Solar Insure introduces 30-year battery warranty for residential solar
Installers can now offer their customers 30 years of protection plus a battery replacement between years 11 to 30 if capacity falls below 50%.
