How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.
Experts weigh in on solar recycling, repowering and public policy
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 considered many of the tough questions centered around solar end of use.
Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action
The State of Connecticut launched a second round of energy storage incentives two years ahead of schedule due to strong commercial demand, after approving 46.4 MW/139.4 MWh of commercial projects in the state in the first round.
Volatile electricity markets should give solar financial modelers pause
While electricity pricing continues to rise due to natural gas pricing in 2022, some locations are starting to see pricing fall, implying that base electricity pricing and escalators in financial models may be out of touch with reality.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar business inks battery deal with UBS
Also on the rise: Michigan’s regulator appears friendlier to solar. Canadian Solar’s battery business inks a large supply agreement for a global investor. And more.
UConn receives $4.4 million solar-plus-batteries predictive resilience grant
The University of Connecticut’s Eversource Energy Center will develop technologies to shorten power outages.
Massachusetts bill bans residents from choosing clean energy suppliers
Language buried in S.2842 would force residents back to their default utility, taking away competitive renewable energy options.
DSD Renewables acquires 45MW of Massachusetts community solar and storage
The 45MW of solar and 88MWh of battery energy storage will operate under Massachusetts’ SMART and Low Income Community Shared Solar programs, providing electricity bill credits to low-income subscribers
A provisional victory was scored for Massachusetts PV interconnection. What’s next?
pv magazine was joined by Borrego to discuss a recent provisional win for solar developers in the state, and how the future of interconnection costs may be distributed.
Sunrise brief: Boulder adds 2.1 MW of solar at 11 city-owned sites
Also on the rise: Mosaic announces a $1.5 billion loan program for solar and storage, New Jersey levies a fine for damage related to a solar project, and SunPower deleverages its balance sheet.
