Tenaska, TVA sign agreement for 225 MW battery project in Tennessee
Tenaska and the Tennessee Valley Authority have reached a long term agreement for a 225 MW battery energy storage system in Hawkins County, Tennessee, marking a $300 million investment in regional grid reliability.
Massachusetts Senate considers DER peak reduction mandate to curb grid costs
Advocates are pushing for a new standard that requires utilities to leverage distributed energy resources (DER) for peak load management, offering a potential fix for the state’s high retail rates.
Tandem PV launches commercial perovskite-silicon manufacturing in California
Tandem PV has opened a 40 MW commercial demonstration factory in Fremont, California, marking a significant transition for perovskite-silicon technology from laboratory development to repeatable manufacturing at scale.
De-risking distributed solar: Foundations are a critical bottleneck
As solar deployment accelerates across the United States, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms are facing a persistent challenge: early-stage construction risks, particularly in foundations, continue to disrupt project timelines.
Rewiring global energy security
In today’s geopolitical landscape, the most credible path to national, economic, and energy security is rapid electrification powered by renewables and smart grids, argues Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA).
Solar developers face high-stakes tax credit risks as FEOC rules tighten
New restrictions under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act are reshaping project bankability, with developers facing a steep learning curve on effective control and material assistance limits.
Trina Solar TOPCon patents invalidated in U.S. ruling involving Canadian Solar
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has invalidated all claims of two TOPCon solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina Solar against Canadian Solar subsidiaries.
Virginia expands shared solar, streamlines permitting in affordability push
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a legislative package releasing 525 MW of new capacity and establishing a statewide automated permitting platform.
Prepaid leases emerge as residential solar customer pathway to accessing federal tax credits
Installers are increasingly turning to third-party ownership models to bridge the gap left by expiring residential tax credits.
U.S. community solar passes 10 GW milestone despite market contraction
The industry installed 1.4 GW in 2025, a drop from 2024 levels as leading markets like New York and Maine slowed.
