Illinois responds to OBBBA with 873 MW of solar, 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, & more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals. […]
ContourGlobal secures $350 million, its first solar project financing in the U.S.
The funds support ContourGlobal’s 324 MW solar project in development in Colorado. ContourGlobal, headquartered in London, announced it has closed its first renewable energy project financing in the U.S., closing a $350 million tax equity investment to support its utility-scale solar project in development in Colorado. The funds are intended to support ContourGlobal’s 324 MW […]
Watch: Solar industry leaders discuss unlocking capital and navigating post-tax credit market
Day 1 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 focused on “Unlocking Capital,” addressing the urgent financial and regulatory challenges facing U.S. solar and energy storage. Industry leaders discussed strategies to accelerate solar growth despite tightened tax credit deadlines, increased import restrictions, and reduced federal funding. Day 1 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 focused on […]
Watch: Solar industry leaders discuss navigating the supply chain and U.S. manufacturing
The U.S. solar industry has entered a high-stakes era where policy compliance and supply chain integrity are just as critical as project economics. Day 2 of pv magazine USA Week 2025 dives into this complex environment, where federal trade restrictions and the push for domestic manufacturing are radically reshaping how solar projects are financed and […]
The three biggest delays in battery energy storage system commissioning
Distributed Energy Infrastructure offers three ways a battery project’s commissioning can be held up – and how to avoid these delays. On paper, energy storage installation may look simple: stack batteries, plug them into inverters, and flip the switch. However, storage EPC work is full of moments where things that should take thirty minutes, turn […]
Elon Musk proposes solar powered AI satellite network to fight global warming
Elon Musk says a constellation of solar-powered artificial intelligence satellites could regulate the planet’s energy balance and limit global warming. From pv magazine Global A large constellation of solar-powered artificial intelligence satellites could help prevent global warming by making small adjustments to the amount of solar energy that reaches Earth. Elon Musk made the claim […]
Agrivoltaics provides benefits and possible pitfalls for solar developers
NREL study examines Massachusetts’ comprehensive approach to deploying solar on farmland. A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, described how agrivoltaics, the practice of co-locating solar projects with farming and grazing activities, can be a double-edged scythe. One the one hand, developers engaging with the agricultural community can bring […]
Illinois to add 3 GW of batteries, saving consumers $12 billion over 20 years
Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the works. Illinois would target 3 GW of battery storage by 2030 under a bill passed by the state legislature. Illinois Governor JB […]
SolarEdge stock leaps on Q3 earnings, announces development of datacenter transformer
SolarEdge posted its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth and increased margins. The company announced a partnership with Infineon to produce solid-state transformers designed to power AI datacenters. SolarEdge Technologies announced its Q3 2025 earnings, posting a third consecutive quarter of revenue growth and increased margins. The company’s stock price (Nasdaq: SEDG) is up over 25% in […]
Watch: Industry leaders on how distributed solar solves the U.S. power crisis
The finale of pv magazine USA Week 2025 promises an in-depth exploration of the most immediate, versatile solution to America’s escalating energy demands and rising electricity rates: distributed energy. Titled “Distributed Energy as a Solution,” Day 3 of the virtual conference showcases how rooftop solar, residential storage, community solar, and smart grid technologies are not […]