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APsystems introduces plug-in microinverter for U.S. balcony and DIY solar markets
PureSky refinances community solar, battery storage portfolio
U.S. community solar developer PureSky Energy said it has combined debt across its operating solar and battery storage portfolio into a single financing facility designed to support future growth.
An ex-NREL scientist is using AI to bypass high-pressure solar sales reps
An innovative startup is leveraging agentic artificial intelligence to dismantle the massive soft costs and high-pressure sales tactics that have long burdened the U.S. residential solar market.
How state solar permitting mandates are picking winners and stifling innovation
A prominent regulatory technology executive argues that state mandates forcing local governments to adopt NREL’s SolarAPP+ platform are stifling market competition and leaving municipalities burdened with rigid, taxpayer-subsidized software.
Solving the HOA funding trap with a 300 kW Southern California solar and roof bundle
A new commercial medical center installation in Foothill Ranch highlights a repeatable template for financing and constructing mid-scale projects without capital reserve draws.
Electrovaya, Amazon sign warrant-linked battery deal
Canadian battery maker Electrovaya has entered into a commercial agreement and warrant transaction under which Amazon will receive warrants tied to $280 million in future battery purchases.
Why a cash trapdoor is pulling clean energy developers into bankruptcy
Bankruptcy filings of major clean energy players like SunPower, Sunnova, Pine Gate Renewables, Mosaic, and PosiGen highlight deep financial vulnerabilities in the industry.
Xpanner introduces excavator-mounted automation tool to ease utility-scale installation bottlenecks
Bill McKibben: “We live on a planet where the cheapest way to make power is to point a sheet of glass at the sun.”
Despite domestic political headwinds, environmental scholar and 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben argues on The Ezra Klein Show that the relentless economic momentum of clean energy has moved past the point of no return.
Data center power shifts favor BESS, solid-state transformers
A recent webinar hosted by ROTH Capital Partners highlights how hyperscale developers are reducing diesel generator reliance and exploring alternative power architectures.
As rooftop solar grows, industry expert warns of rising fire risks
Following a devastating warehouse fire in Los Angeles, solar engineer Lawrence Shaw is warning that a lack of proper ventilation in rooftop PV systems could spark a dangerous upward trend in solar-related fires. Pointing to a predictive model forecasting 122 PV fires in California alone by 2030, Shaw argues that the industry must prioritize thermal safety—sp
Lithium still dominates battery storage – but for how long?
Lithium batteries are about 93% cheaper than they were 15 years ago, making energy storage projects economically viable where they previously were not.
Hoymiles introduces first UL 3700-compliant plug-in microinverter to U.S. market
The hardware is designed for plug-and-play residential solar applications like balconies and patios. It supports parallel operation up to 1,200 W and features integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi commissioning.
Hoymiles introduces first UL 3700-compliant plug-in microinverter to U.S. market
The hardware is designed for plug-and-play residential solar applications like balconies and patios. It supports parallel operation up to 1,200 W and features integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi commissioning.
Avantus signs 20-year solar-plus-storage PPA with Clean Power Alliance
The deal covers the Rexford 2 project in Tulare County, California, which will pair 200 MW of solar capacity with 800 MWh of battery energy storage.
Where solar meets the soil: The multi-benefit potential of ecovoltaics and agrivoltaics
As global energy demands rise, emerging dual-use solar methods like ecovoltaics and agrivoltaics are proving that integrating photovoltaic panels with native habitats and agricultural land can generate renewable energy while simultaneously boosting biodiversity, conserving water, and securing steady income for landowners.
Google agrees to purchase 100% of power from largest solar-plus-storage project in U.S.
Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual power purchase agreement covers the Steel River Energy Center, which will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery storage.
Tesla and Fluence rank in top ten global battery integrators as China dominates
A new report from Wood Mackenzie highlights a maturing utility-scale battery market, which topped 100 GW of global installations for the first time last year.
The ongoing economic fallout of the OBBBA
Canadian Solar unveils new EP Cube systems featuring higher power, scalable storage
Canadian Solar has launched upgraded EP Cube Single-Phase 2.0 and Three-Phase Pro energy storage systems that combine hybrid inverters with modular lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and backup applications. The new systems offer higher power output, greater maximum power point tracking (MPPT) flexibility