Despite low gas prices, solar, wind remain cheapest sources of power in U.S.
Renewables remain cost-competitive in the United States despite rising natural gas competitiveness, according to Lazard’s 2025 “Levelized Cost of Energy+” report, which estimates combined cycle gas at $0.048/kWh to $0.107/kWh, solar at $0.038/kWh to $0.212/kWh, and nuclear at $0.141/kWh to $0.220/kWh.
First stage of Amazon’s 4 GWh Californian solar-plus-storage site is built
AES Corp is working on the 1 GW solar plus 1 GW/4 GWh battery site under a 15-year deal for the online retailer and said it expects to complete construction of the second half of the project next year.
Understanding P50, P90 and P99 in solar energy
A review of using statistical probability to understand solar production outcomes.
U.S. battery supplier Powin files for bankruptcy
The Oregon-based business has been hit by steepening tariffs as it imported lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) battery components from China.
2025: A landmark year for solar energy
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As module prices fell due to oversupply, installation volumes continued to grow, highlighting both the strength and volatility of the global PV industry.
RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 1.1 GW of renewable energy
The utility issued two requests for proposals, one for 800 MW of solar, storage and wind, and one for 300 MW of solar, wind or hydroelectric power.
Put American energy – and jobs – first
If Congress rolls back renewable energy tax credits, they won’t just be shifting dollars on a spreadsheet—they’ll be cutting real, good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
Residential solar installer Zeo to acquire thermal storage specialist Heliogen
Heliogen develops AI-controlled concentrated solar power towers that store thermal energy for long-duration storage and dispatch.
Commercial rooftop solar developer secures $175 million financing
Solar Landscape secured funds from PGIM Private Capital to support its growing project portfolio in Maryland and Illinois.
Data dashboard tracks renewable energy progress in your state
The State of Renewable Energy dashboard tracks progress in solar, battery energy storage, wind, and EV adoption across the 50 states.
