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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.
PV Hardware USA expands its Houston factory by 34,200 sq ft to boost domestic solar tracker production by 42%, aiming to reduce field complexity through pre-assembly and meet rising demand.
NeoVolta Power opened a 4-GWh lithium battery energy storage manufacturing facility in Georgia, marking its expansion from residential to commercial, industrial, and utility-scale markets.
Hoymiles introduces a commercial and industrial energy storage system with capacities from 2 MWh to 2.61 MWh, featuring high AC output and advanced safety systems.
Mixed-manufacturer PV and battery systems require careful Power Control System design to prevent overcurrent risks when sources operate independently.
The Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians completed solar and battery storage systems at three Tribal facilities, enhancing energy resilience and reducing costs on the reservation.
A 3.75-MWh indoor battery system has been installed at a Buffalo affordable housing building to provide backup power and reduce grid strain, supported by NYSERDA and National Grid.
A Spanish olive oil producer is building a 3.65 MW agrivoltaic project in Jaén to power its packaging plant while maintaining olive cultivation under elevated solar panels.
German DSO Netze BW cut residential solar grid connection approvals to five minutes via automation, reducing processing from 12 days in manual cases.
Global floating wind developers pivot to shared research and open designs to overcome cost and stability hurdles after delays and policy shifts stall commercial rollout.
Pepco has approved ConnectDER meter collars for solar, battery storage and EV charging in Washington, D.C., enabling faster, lower-cost installations by avoiding main panel upgrades.
A Seattle startup generated 60 watt-hours of electricity for 29 seconds from a deep-sea volcano off Oregon, marking a milestone for offshore geothermal power.
Solesca’s updated solar design software integrates 3D terrain modeling to improve early-stage project evaluation and reduce costly surprises during ground-mounted and rooftop installations.
JinkoSolar introduced the Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar panel featuring TAC technology, delivering 510 W and 25.52% efficiency while enhancing aesthetics and performance in high-temperature conditions.
Duke Energy Florida energized the 74.9-MW Bailey Mill Solar Center near Monticello, adding to its statewide solar portfolio and reinforcing cost-reduction efforts for customers.
JinkoSolar introduced a back-contact TOPCon solar cell with amorphous silicon heterojunction passivation, achieving a peak efficiency of 28% and reducing optical shading losses by eliminating front-side metallization.
U.S. aluminum shortages and tariffs are driving demand for domestic supply, with recycling emerging as a low-energy solution to recover scrap from landfills using advanced sorting technology.
Illinois’ new battery incentive program secured 600 MW of storage—below its 988 MW target—after an inaugural auction, signaling early progress but highlighting hurdles in meeting 2030 goals amid high demand.
Dutch regulator warns EU rules fail to cover cloud-controlled home batteries and inverters, risking grid instability if compromised by faulty updates or cyberattacks.
U.S. electric vehicle sales are rebounding after a sharp decline following the expiration of federal tax credits, driven by sustained high gasoline prices and an expanding range of affordable EV models.
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos harm domestic manufacturers, enabling steep tariffs up to 268% and cash deposits on all incoming shipments.
Asia’s solar irradiance in September swung widely, with Japan and Borneo 70% below normal while parts of China, Korea and the Philippines were up to 30% above, driven by typhoons and wildfire smoke.
Germany’s cybersecurity agency BSI urges operators of small energy facilities, including PV plants, to remove direct internet access to control systems and adopt secure remote connections via VPNs and multifactor...
Duke Energy agrees to negotiate a clean transition tariff in North Carolina starting early 2027, responding to pressure from tech giants and advocates seeking 24/7 carbon-free power options.
An international team released an open-access dataset of 6,200 annotated PV panel images to train AI navigation for autonomous cleaning robots under varying soiling conditions.
Octopus Energy introduced Cosy Cooler, a compact indoor cooling unit that integrates with its Cosy heat pump to provide residential air conditioning without separate refrigerant systems.
A startup’s new battery system aims to replace diesel generators and stabilize grids strained by AI data centers, with a 5-gigawatt order from Crusoe for commercial deployment.
Federal funding for Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs, once seen as transformative, now faces uncertainty under the Trump administration, leaving projects stalled and economic promises unfulfilled.
El Salvador’s government and Cox signed a $2.9 billion deal to build solar plants, battery storage, natural gas infrastructure, and water projects, aiming to cut oil dependence and lower electricity costs.