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Global battery industry grows 83% in last five years, boosting deployment to over 300 GW
According to a new report from Intertek CEA, over 70% of the global energy storage market share is held by just five players. From ESS News Over 300 GWh of battery energy storage systems were shipped globally last year, according to Intertek CEA’s Q3 2025 reports on energy storage supply, technology, policy and pricing, and the industry’s […]
Selling residential solar after ITC expiration
Aurora Solar survey reveals that with the demise of the investment tax credit, installers should renew their focus on state incentives and design payment options that work for each unique case. With the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expiring in just a little over two months, U.S. residential solar installations have been booming. Aurora Solar conducted […]
PV module recycling gains momentum as waste volumes surge globally
A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades. From pv magazine Global The “Status of PV Module Recycling in IEA PVPS […]
Five trends that will shape renewable energy in 2026
Renewables dominated capacity growth through September 2025 and by balancing speed with resilience, renewables can continue to contribute to a more resilient energy system that extends well beyond 2026, according to Deloitte’s Renewable Energy Industry Outlook. 2025 has been a challenging year for renewables with passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that […]
Enphase introduces complete off-grid solar and storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026. From pv magazine Global Enphase Energy, a California-based supplier of solar inverters and energy storage systems, has announced a new complete off-grid solar and battery solution. The system is currently available […]
Florida utility on pace to reach 93 GW solar, 50 GW storage by 2045
While utilities in neighboring states are “dabbling” with solar, Florida Power & Light is combining solar and storage as a “workhorse” technology, said a nonprofit executive. When a utility’s leadership embraces solar and storage, they can “move mountains” with state regulators and “the politics of it all” to deploy the technologies at pace and scale, […]
Zinc battery maker Eos Energy to invest $353m in manufacturing expansion
Eos will combine its $352.9 million investment with funds from Pennsylvania state to make the move from New Jersey, with the company’s CEO hailing the benefits of public-private partnerships to expand US battery manufacturing. From ESS News Zinc battery manufacturer Eos Energy Enterprises is pumping a total of $352.9 million to relocate its company headquarters to […]
Canada’s Cache Power advances 30 GWh compressed air storage project
Cache Power has commissioned an engineering study for a 640 MW compressed air energy storage and hydrogen project in Alberta, supported by provincial funding. From ESS News Cache Power, a subsidiary of EPC firm Federation Group, is moving forward with its Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Hydrogen Hub Project near La Corey, Alberta, Canada, […]
Residential geothermal systems positioned to save energy for new construction projects
Dandelion Energy CEO says OBBBA provisions open new pathways to make geothermal more accessible and affordable. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is widely perceived as a setback for renewable energy, particularly in combination with executive orders from the Trump administration placing additional restrictions on solar and wind. While solar developers are looking to […]
Solar wafer prices stable, with emerging downward pressure despite policy interventions
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. pv magazine Global FOB China prices for n-type wafers remained broadly stable this week. According to OPIS Solar Weekly Report released on October 31, FOB China prices for […]