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.
Uncovering attitudes towards agrivoltaics via community engagement
An American research group has conducted a pilot workshop for agrivoltaics stakeholders in Arizona, including farmers, developers, government officials and indigenous leaders. A reflection paper offers some key takeaways for future public participation.
S&P Global unveils 2025 Tier 1 module, inverter, battery supplier list
S&P Global’s first 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list ranks 63 solar, wind, inverter, and battery suppliers by technology, financial health, and sustainability to guide investors and developers.
Popular consumer electronics companies tout new products, partners at RE+ 2025
Three battery manufacturing companies unveiled new products at RE+, North America’s largest solar and energy storage conference.
It’s easy to announce a battery gigafactory. It’s much harder to build one
America’s battery factory buildout hinges on experienced operating teams.
Digital transformation in off-grid solar: A comprehensive roadmap for practitioners
As off-grid solar systems expand to serve remote and underserved communities worldwide, digitalization has become a crucial need for efficient project development, implementation, and long-term sustainability. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 18 systematically explores digital tools across the entire off-grid energy project value chain, providing much-needed guidance for practitioners looking to optimize their operations.
Sustainable capital in a shifting landscape
As the impacts of U.S. energy policy upheaval begin to spread, new capital structures are emerging. In the short term, developers will race to finish projects to qualify for federal incentives being removed on an accelerated timeline. pv magazine spoke with Trenton Allen, CEO of Sustainable Capital Advisors, who sees this period as an opportunity to build momentum that will endure beyond the policies that supported it.
Making sense of CAISO’s bid cost recovery mechanism and what it means for batteries
As California batteries increasingly depend on bid cost recovery to smooth out market deviations, the make-whole mechanism is being reshaped to balance flexibility and fairness.
Translating clean energy insights into action
pv magazine USA interviews Sheri Givens, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), on
guiding developers, manufacturers, policymakers, and utilities through the accelerating energy transition.
Most solar assets have significant quality issues, says HelioVolta
HelioVolta analysis says bad wiring and connections are the most common source of significant problems.
