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Distributed Energy Infrastructure completed a 3.37-MW solar project in New York despite difficult site conditions, adapting its design to overcome shallow bedrock and high groundwater levels.
Brazil’s President Lula proposed leveraging the country’s renewable energy to attract data center investment, linking digital infrastructure to national sovereignty and AI development.
Ford’s upcoming Fathom EV pickup will offer home power backup without costly bidirectional chargers, cutting costs by up to 60% compared with rivals.
Jetson Home launched a heat pump water heater with up to 4.0 UEF, using 75% less electricity than standard electric models. Priced from $4,495 to $5,495, it includes rebate handling and a 10-year warranty.
A Puerto Rican apartment complex in Bayamón installed three independent solar-plus-battery systems to ensure reliable power amid frequent grid outages, eliminating the need for generators.
Xpanner launched the X1 Piling R6, an automated pile driver designed to accelerate utility-scale solar and battery storage construction by replacing manual pile-driving crews with a single remote-controlled machine.
Xpanner introduced the X1 Piling R6, an automated pile driving system for solar and battery storage sites, reducing crew needs and cycle times while improving safety and data tracking.
Samsung SDI will supply 1 GWh of US-made NCA battery storage to Alpha Omega Power for projects in key US energy markets, with deliveries starting in 2026.
The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed amendments to the national capacity mechanism, adjusting auction schedules and clarifying rules for storage and other capacity providers through 2027.
Waaree unveiled a 520 W flexible monocrystalline PERC solar module with 19.69% efficiency, 70% lighter than standard panels, targeting curved and load-sensitive installations.
Massachusetts advances aggressive battery storage goals with new policies and projects, aiming for 10 GW by 2035 despite grid and community hurdles.
A group-buy campaign in Georgia and North Carolina offers discounted Electra induction ranges with built-in batteries to avoid costly electrical upgrades, making the switch to electric cooking more affordable.
Gritt Robotics deploys AI-assisted robotic systems to automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks at large-scale solar construction sites, partnering with top EPCs to install six million panels over two years.
A European consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites to create lightweight, curved, and recyclable solar solutions for vehicles, noise barriers, and boats.
A Brazilian couple completed a year-long motorhome trip through 10 African countries using a solar-powered system with battery storage and alternator charging, maintaining full off-grid electricity autonomy.
A House bill introduced on Oct. 19 seeks to legalize nationwide plug-in solar use, allowing portable systems to plug directly into outlets without utility approval or fees.
A UK hydrogen-as-a-service provider expanded deployments at events while industry groups urged the EU to uphold renewable fuel targets, and the European Commission allocated €3.4 billion to 77 net-zero projects.
Peak Energy raised $108 million in a GM Ventures-led Series B round to scale domestic sodium-ion battery manufacturing and fulfill over $1 billion in customer orders.
Solmeria’s renewable energy marketplace has expanded to Romania, listing agrivoltaic solar and BESS projects, including a 55 MWp hybrid park with 193 MWh storage, to accelerate transactions and reduce costs.
U.S. grid-scale battery failures have dropped over 97% since 2016 despite a 250-fold increase in installations, with failure rates now comparable to substation transformers.
A University of California, San Diego-led project will let 200 households design their own virtual power plant rules over 12 months, aiming to expand participation beyond current utility and tech-company offerings.
PVH USA expands its Houston facility by 42% to boost pre-assembled solar tracker production, aiming to improve quality control and reduce on-site labor and weather risks for utility-scale projects.
TCL SunPower introduced the X5 hybrid energy storage cabinet for European commercial and industrial sites, offering scalable capacity and reduced installation costs.
NeoVolta introduces a third-party-ownership financing platform for solar and battery storage, starting with residential projects and expanding to commercial systems as production scales.
Google and Voltus will develop a gigawatt-scale virtual power plant in PJM’s grid to ease energy strain from data centers, scaling an initial 100 MW plan tenfold.
Rio Tinto and Rondo Energy will test a 30 MW/360 MWh thermal battery at the Yarwun alumina refinery to replace fossil-fueled steam with renewable-powered heat storage.
LONGi opened an intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to integrate solar and storage production, with planned annual capacities of 50 GWh by 2027 and over 10,000 C&I units by late 2026.
A Massachusetts energy bill provision may require moderate-income households in disadvantaged communities to submit income-verification paperwork for free weatherization, despite exemptions for others elsewhere.
A new federal bill would require states to legalize plug-in balcony solar panels and offer rebates to low-income households, aiming to cut electricity costs for renters and small-appliance users.
The Trump administration is challenging existing federal permits for multiple East Coast offshore wind projects, citing legal concerns and siding with opponents to reopen approvals.