LONGi Signs 300 MWh Solar-Plus-Storage Deal with RWE in Italy
The agreement marks a major step in LONGi's European storage expansion and highlights the growing role of integrated solar-plus-storage in Italy's grid transition.
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LONGi Announces Global Partnership with FC Bayern Munich
The world’s No.1 solar module manufacturer partners with the German football club under the slogan “POWER ON, GAME ON.”
Read the storyCypress Creek Ostrea solar project energized in Washington
The 104 MWdc Ostrea project in Yakima County is now online and supplying renewable energy to Microsoft.
Read the storyGlobal polysilicon prices stagnate as U.S. scrutiny of Chinese imports rises
The OPIS Global Solar Markets Report shows non-China polysilicon prices holding steady at $19.227/kg amid weak demand and increased U.S. customs enforcement.
Read the storyTÜV Rheinland validates 4 kWh generation in Aptera’s solar electric vehicle
Third-party testing confirms Aptera’s solar EV exceeds 4 kWh daily generation in Southern California.
Read the storyFlex to acquire California-based EPC Power for $4.4 billion
The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, will bolster Flex's data center and electrical infrastructure offerings.
Read the storySouth Korean BESS Manufacturer DeltaX to Build North American HQ in Georgia
DeltaX announced a $141 million investment in Walton County, Georgia, creating approximately 250 jobs.
Read the storyPVFARM launches commercial platform for utility-scale solar and storage optimization
PVFARM has commercially launched RE PILOT, an early-stage optimization tool designed to evaluate utility-scale solar and colocated battery energy storage system configurations.
Read the storyInox Solar Americas signs 767-MW supply agreement for utility-scale projects
The deal with a leading U.S. renewable energy developer covers three projects in North Carolina and Texas.
Read the storyCalifornia C&I Installers Shift Focus to Active Energy Management
California commercial and industrial solar installers are pivoting from simple peak shaving to active storage management to capture multi-tiered value streams.
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