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Panel shipments collectively worth hundreds of millions of dollars are blocked from entering the U.S. market as they have failed scrutiny under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, said Reuters.

A new portable battery system from Mango Power features a capacity of 3.5 kWh, expandable to 28 kWh by stacking up eight systems. The new product can be used for different off-grid applications and as a residential backup solution.

The approved Integrated Resource Plan more than doubles the amount of renewables to enter the energy mix to 1 GW from a prior proposal with 400 MW of solar and wind.

Leveraging SemiSolid battery technology from 24M Technologies, FREYR initially intends to produce 34 GWh with an investment of $1.7 billion.

Governors-elect in Maryland and Massachusetts aim to speed deployment of solar and wind power, while in Minnesota and Michigan, re-elected governors could submit their clean energy goals to legislatures with new Democratic majorities. Arizona might join the club.

Also on the rise: Are sheep eligible for the ITC? U.S.-made mobile lithium-ion batteries for utility-scale market. And more.

Iris Solar and the upcoming St. James Solar facility will provide 70 MW of clean energy for 13,000 homes per year.

The new NEM 3.0 proposed decision has been released. The decision implements a net billing format with a five year glide path that lowers rates based on the “avoided cost” calculator.

OYA Renewable and Oil Well Shares announced a new joint venture to roll out solar, wind and storage facilities on private land spanning Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.

Recognizing best practices to increase equitable access to community solar, the Sunny Awards move into final round.