Solaris acquires Sunnova assets, puts SunStrong in control of legacy systems
SunStrong said it is now among the largest residential solar asset managers now that it is in charge of Sunnova’s assets and operations.
California asked to fine utilities $10 million for rooftop solar obstruction
A formal complaint was filed by the California Solar and Storage Association against electric utilities that are accused of routinely ignoring grid connection application timelines.
Ecotopia net-zero community blossoms on former youth prison site
With nature on the forefront and a ban on fossil fuels, a new Michigan mixed-income community is equipped with solar, EV charging, geothermal heat pumps and sustainability in every detail.
Net metering causes less than one dollar cost shift to most ratepayers, study says
With many states seeking to replace net metering with alternative compensation that pays solar owners less for their excess electricity, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched a qualitative study to find the truth behind the alleged cross subsidization of solar customers by non solar customers.
Sunniest state in U.S. turns its back on the sun
Arizona holds a Guinness World Record for “most sunshine” and holds no significant gas reserves. However, despite hundreds of objections, its commission voted to repeal its renewable energy standard, letting its utilities take the wheel and head back toward more gas.
Schneider Electric acquires home electrification software platform WattBuy
Schneider Electric is expected to merge WattBuy’s capabilities with its subsidiaries EnergySage and Qmerit to deliver an end-to-end customer experience for residential solar, EV integration, home electrification and more.
States take closer look at value of solar, net metering policies
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies notable state policy trends and actions for distributed solar states took during Q2 2025.
Rooftop solar, battery storage could offer a lifeline in energy insecurity
A study explored the relationship between energy insecurity and severe energy-limiting behaviors to lower bills, and how interventions with rooftop solar and energy storage systems can allow recipients to live safely and comfortably in their homes while also being able to afford necessities like food and medicine.
How one Texas solar company cut engineering and permitting time from 40 days to four
New tools in the residential solar space help reduce the time it takes for engineering and permitting, providing streamlined processes and lowering costs as the industry faces the end of the solar tax credit.
Third-generation farmers harvest tax credits from 590 kW agrivoltaic installation
With REAP grants combined with monetizing tax credits, farmers benefit from solar energy with minimal investment.
