Month: April 2025

Trina Storage and FlexGen deploy 371-MWh BESS in Houston

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Trina Storage announced it has partnered with FlexGen to deliver a 371-MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas. The project, developed by SMT Energy, is Trina Storage’s largest grid-scale deployment in North America. This large-scale storage project uses Trina Storage’s advanced Elementa 2 solution, designed to optimize energy performance and reliability while mitigating operational… …

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California community solar bill would lower costs for all with no cost-shift

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A study by Aurora Research finds that AB 1260 would bring multiple benefits to all ratepayers in California including reducing peak demand while also avoiding expensive infrastructure upgrades. California is a long-time leader in solar energy, yet the state has never been able to establish a viable community solar program. The California Public Utilities Commission’s …

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Solar industry launches platform for grassroots advocacy

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As Congress decides the fate of clean energy tax credits, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is launching a platform to support community-level solar policy advocacy. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced the launch of Solar Powers America, a platform supporting solar policy advocacy. The new platform provides information on how to contact legislators …

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Georgia African Methodist Episcopal churches plan statewide microgrid program

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The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church Sixth District announced a new program to create microgrids at churches across Georgia, starting with a goal of installing five systems by 2026. Comprising all the AME churches in the state of Georgia — 482 church locations that could eventually deploy microgrids to boost community resilience and energy independence… …

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A Boston hospital’s 572 kW battery is expected to pay for itself in 7 to 10 years

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The battery system is expected to earn $80,000 per year by providing energy to the local utility during peak summer demand periods, while saving $57,000 per year by reducing the hospital’s own monthly and annual peak consumption. The Boston Medical Center, New England’s busiest trauma and emergency services center, installed a 572 kW, 1,271 kWh …

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GameChange Solar tracker now compatible with APA A-Frame foundation

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GameChange Solar announced that its Genius Tracker single-axis solar tracker system is now fully compatible with APA Solar Racking‘s ground screw and A-Frame post solutions. This collaboration provides a foundation option for Genius Tracker solar projects on terrain with rocky, frost-prone or variable soil types. “Our customers have been eager to have an earth screw… …

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Fortress launches online training course for eForce ESS installation

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Fortress Power launched its new online training course focused on the eForce Stackable Whole-Home ESS, the company’s flagship lithium battery system. Available now on Fortress Power’s Training Portal, the course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to properly install and commission eForce systems. Installers will gain knowledge of system components,… …

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Minnesota automated solar permitting bill stagnates approaching deadline

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As Minnesota’s permitting process is hindering rooftop solar growth, a report found, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house. Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to require local cities to adopt instant permitting for residential solar installations. The bill, which only applies to local governments with populations of 5,000 or …

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AES Indiana completes 200-MW BESS project, acquires additional solar + storage build

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AES Indiana is celebrating Earth Day with two generation project updates. AES Indiana announced the full operations of the Pike County Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to acquire and construct a project called Crossvine, a solar + battery storage project located in Dubois County. “These announcements… …

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U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports

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Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen. In a third round of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade cases to counter a long high tide of U.S. solar imports from Chinese producers, the U.S. …

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