Inox 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.
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Cypress 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 storyHecate Energy targets Q1 2027 Nasdaq listing after debt dispute resolution
The Chicago-based developer expects to list under the ticker HCTE following the resolution of legal disputes with lenders.
Read the storyTrump bulk-power equipment ban to exacerbate U.S. transformer shortage
A new executive order targeting foreign-made high-voltage hardware is expected to intensify supply chain bottlenecks for California's utility-scale solar and storage projects.
Read the storyIntertek CEA: Global solar capacity exceeds demand by 1.2 TW
U.S. installations are forecast to remain flat annually through 2030 as domestic buyers navigate persistent policy risks and regulatory unknowns.
Read the storyCalifornia lawmakers advance several solar and storage measures
Late-August votes and signed measures address grid capacity, battery exports, community solar, inspections, and plug-in systems.
Read the storyHayward startup Voya Energy raises $35 million for aluminum-fuel power system
The Series A will support technology development, initial deployments targeted for 2027, and manufacturing scale-up planned for 2028.
Read the storyCalifornia clears statewide remote-inspection framework for solar projects
AB 1738 would let homeowners or contractors request remote inspections for solar, batteries, heat pumps, and some roofing work, subject to local…
Read the storyVentura County pairs 5.8-MW solar canopy with battery storage
ForeFront Power’s public-sector project is designed to cut energy costs and improve budget predictability through a long-term PPA.
Read the storyCalifornia balcony-solar bill reaches governor with safety limits
SB 868 would create a path for small plug-in solar systems while requiring national-lab certification, grid-outage shutoff, and a 1,200-watt cap.
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