News at Glance $835 million raised to fund expansion of U.S. solar cell manufacturing. Capacity increased to 5.5 GW, a more-than-fourfold rise in planned annual output. Second major U.S. facility planned to bolster domestic supply for solar modules. Funding Secures Expansion to 5.5 GW of Annual Solar Cell Capacity Suniva announced the completion of an […]
News at Glance Firm purchased a retired Texas coal power site with the intent to deploy utility-scale solar. Existing grid connections and transmission infrastructure are being used to reduce time and cost for interconnection. Project aims to repurpose brownfield assets to accelerate renewable deployment and limit new land use. Existing transmission hookups expected to cut […]
News at Glance Solar led new US long-term power contracts, according to S&P Global analysis. AI-related electricity demand provided a market tailwind supporting procurement activity and capacity planning. Fiscal and financing pressures created headwinds that could raise costs and delay project closings. Majority of recent US long‑term deals favoured solar, S&P Global finds S&P Global […]
News at Glance Otovo plans U.S. expansion by pursuing the purchase of a solar services company based on Oahu. Key deal details remain private with reporting noting that seller identity, price and closing timetable were not disclosed. Hawaii represents a strategic market because of high retail electricity prices and strong residential solar uptake, making local […]
News at Glance Plug-in solar systems allow homeowners to feed solar power into a house using a standard indoor outlet without traditional rooftop installation. Consumers are attracted by simpler installation and lower perceived upfront barriers compared with full rooftop systems. Regulators and utilities are reviewing safety and interconnection concerns, creating legal and operational uncertainty for […]
News at Glance Microsoft signs a long-term power purchase agreement for a solar project in Washington state. Project located in Washington aims to supply renewable electricity into the Pacific Northwest market. Deal supports corporate renewable procurement and could help finance new solar capacity while addressing grid decarbonization goals. Deal Bolsters Corporate Renewable Procurement in the […]
News at Glance 767 MW of photovoltaic modules committed under the supply agreement. Buyer identified as a leading U.S. solar developer for projects in the United States. Deal signals continued demand for module deliveries amid active U.S. project pipelines. Deal Secures 767 MW of Modules for U.S. Projects Inox Solar Americas announced a supply agreement […]
News at Glance WAMC described a proposed project as the largest U.S. solar development in a recent feature on large-scale renewables. Utility-scale solar projects typically require extensive grid and transmission upgrades and increasingly pair with battery storage to manage variability. Land use and local permitting are central to debate as communities weigh economic benefits against […]
News at Glance Domestic PV manufacturing is accelerating as industry and investors respond to US policy incentives and market demand. Supply-chain and equipment constraints persist, creating near-term bottlenecks for rapid factory scale-up. Technology and workforce development will shape competitiveness for US-produced wafers, cells and modules beyond 2030. Supply-chain buildout increases pressure on raw materials and […]
News at Glance 86 MW solar capacity will be paired with two battery chemistries to support continuous supply. Lithium-ion batteries are intended to provide fast, short-duration power for grid stability and peak response. Zinc batteries are being deployed alongside lithium-ion to extend discharge duration and cover evening and night-time demand. Hybrid storage designed to firm […]
News at Glance Rs 1.38 lakh crore is the investment Bihar is seeking in solar energy. Energy crises in neighbouring regions are cited as a key driver for the effort to diversify supply. Specifics on capacity, timelines and developers have not been publicly detailed and remain to be disclosed. Rs 1.38 Lakh Crore Plan Aims […]
News at Glance 20 GWh added of solar-linked energy storage capacity in the United States, the report says. Growth driven by installations pairing batteries with solar to firm output and shift generation to peak hours. Grid flexibility and declining battery costs cited as key enablers for further deployment. Co-located Solar-Battery Projects Seen as Key to […]
