Renewable energy permits now face “final review” from Trump-appointed Interior head
Solar and wind projects on public lands will now undergo “elevated review” by Department of Interior head Doug Burgum.
Global solar corporate funding declines 39% in the first half of 2025
Solar funding declined year-over-year for venture capital, public market and debt financing, falling from $17.8 billion in the first half of 2024 to $10.8 billion in the first half of 2025, said a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Utility-scale solar project updates: Texas, New Mexico, Wisconsin
Geronimo Power breaks ground on a 250 MW project, OCI Energy sells a 120 MW project and DESRI starts construction on a 150 MW solar, 600 MWh battery project.
What utility-scale solar project developers should know about One Big Beautiful Bill
Developers will need to navigate expiring tax credits, stricter “safe harbor” rules and foreign content restrictions.
MN8 Energy secures $575 million for nearly 1 GW of solar
The company closed its senior secured notes for a distributed and utility-scale solar and storage portfolio with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.
Solar is 77.7% of new capacity added to U.S. grid in 2025
Solar reached 11% of U.S. electric generation capacity, said data through April from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
What homeowners should know about installing solar panels as tax credits come to an end
Experts advise people with serious interest in home solar to act quickly and consider their choices carefully to avoid any headaches.
What the budget bill means for energy storage tax credit eligibility
While storage fared better than solar and wind, homeowners interested in residential batteries face dwindling opportunities.
Solar becomes top source of electricity in California
Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.
Trump executive order adds harsher cuts to solar and wind tax credits
The order tightens the deadline for project tax credit eligibility and orders the Treasury to apply enhanced Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions to imports.
