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.
Investing in the solar manufacturing renaissance
BlueGreen Alliance lays out roadmap for increasing private investment in manufacturing, which has grown 71% since passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
California proposes break to rooftop solar contracts, raising average bills $63
Over one million California homes that invested in rooftop solar may have their net metering contracts rescinded under the proposed bill AB 942.
Net metering policies see significant revision in states across the U.S.
The recent 50 States of Solar report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies three trends in state policy activities and the top five distributed solar actions in Q1 2025.
Solar installers find Illinois a ‘nightmare to operate in’
Despite its many solar incentives, the Illinois solar market is challenged by red tape, arduous permitting processes and lack of standardization, according to a recent report.
Nearly $8 billion in U.S. clean energy investment announcements cancelled in 2025
A report from E2 said concerns over the future of federal clean energy tax credits and other policy changes have led to billions in cancelled projects.
UL expands fire testing for emerging battery technologies
The new testing methods reflect industry innovations in batteries while continuing to address fire risk mitigation.
Rooftop solar powers facility, empowers workers in Kansas
Faith Technologies Incorporated installed a 2.16 MW solar project on its facility’s roof using UL 3741’s approach to meeting the National Electrical Code.
Sunnova auctions gear as solar company struggles to survive
The financially challenged residential solar company plans to auction an estimated $17 million of energy storage from Generac and other components.
How robotics is reshaping solar module installation
With module sizes increasing, labor shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.
