Inside the massive private power grids fueling the U.S. data center boom
As the buildout of data centers in the United States accelerates, developers are often targeting remote locations where land availability is high. Off-grid solar paired with batteries offers an opportunity to power data centers in areas that would otherwise not have access to dependable utility infrastructure.
Tackling the AI power conversion tax
SolarEdge and Enteligent are stripping away AC bottlenecks to reclaim gigawatts of wasted data center capacity.
Residential solar to decline 33% year-over-year, said Roth Capital Partners
The U.S. residential solar market faces immediate pressure as tax credits expire and FEOC challenges mount.
U.S. government confirms Tesla as mystery buyer in $4.3 billion LG Energy Solution LFP deal
The Department of the Interior has ended months of speculation, identifying Tesla as the counterparty for a massive domestic lithium iron phosphate battery contract aimed at scaling U.S. energy storage production.
Proven ways to improve solar site performance and longevity
Solar Energy systems are designed and built with the intention of providing clean energy for 25+ years. However, the actual life span and performance of solar assets are highly dependent on numerous factors, including installation quality, equipment and product quality, preventative maintenance, operational strategies, and effectiveness of remediation efforts.
Canadian Solar subsidiary inks 2.5 GWh BESS deal for U.S. data center support
E-storage will supply battery energy storage system (BESS) to major US utility with shipments expected to start in March 2027. Parent firm Canadian Solar says supply will “supporting data center grid infrastructure and resiliency.”
Poland Spring water bottling plant powered by solar
The 13 MW solar array at a Maine facility was constructed by PowerFlex and is owned and operated by Onyx under a long-term power purchase agreement.
Alabama senator seeks statewide ban on solar installations
An untitled bill has been submitted which, upon implementation, would immediately cease all “large-scale, ground mounted” solar construction in Alabama.
Global solar capacity to reach 6 TW by 2031, says GlobalData
GlobalData says global renewable capacity will more than double to 8.4 TW by 2031, with PV reaching nearly 6 TW, a 13% compound annual growth rate from 2025 levels of 4.1 TW.
Increased spacing between solar module rows boosts agrivoltaics viability
U.S. researchers developed a framework showing that wider spacing between solar PV rows can make agrivoltaic systems economically viable for large-scale mechanized farming. Their simulations in Colorado demonstrated that optimized row spacing maintains crop production while improving combined agricultural and energy revenues.
