Month: May 2025

“Dragon Scale” solar power for space manufacturer secures $21 million

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Sandia National Laboratories’ spin-off mPower Technology secured Series B funding to scale its production of silicon solar panels for space applications. Space-based solar power manufacturing specialist mPower Technology announced it secured a $21 million Series B funding led by Razor’s Edge Ventures and joined by Shield Capital. “This new funding from highly regarded space sector …

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GoodLeap adds smart thermostats to California VPP management program

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GoodLeap announced the expansion of its participation in California’s Demand Side Grid Support Program (DSGS). Entering its second year in the California Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program, GoodLeap now manages and contributes 5 MW of stored battery capacity to the grid when it needs it the most — sufficient to power approximately 3,600 homes during… …

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South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

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On May 7, the South Carolina Senate passed HB 3309 after a rushed process in the House that stripped away key consumer protections, weakened energy efficiency provisions, and removed a provision requiring data centers to pay their fair share for energy use. With just days left in the legislative session, the Senate was pressured to… …

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Despite uncertainty at the state and federal level, three California solar projects move forward

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The three projects under development by Renewable Properties total over 17 MW and will supply power to Sonoma Clean Power and Pacific Gas and Electric. Despite ongoing uncertainty about the future of federal tax credits supporting new solar installations as well as challenges brought by the California public utility commission to California’s community solar industry, …

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Scenic Hill Solar developing 18-project solar portfolio for University of Arkansas

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Arkansas-based Scenic Hill Solar will soon break ground on the fourth-largest higher education solar project portfolio in the United States. These 18 solar arrays will serve the schools in the University of Arkansas (UA) System The first four solar power plants will be located in Stuttgart, Mena, De Queen and Fayetteville. The solar services agreement… …

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Sunrun posts positive cash generation, rises on Q1 earnings report

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The residential solar installer reached a new high of 69% battery attachment rates in the quarter. Residential solar and energy storage provider Sunrun announced its Q1 2025 earnings, delivering on revenue expectations and posting a surprise $0.20 per share over the expected -$0.27 per share. The company reported first quarter revenues of $504 million, coming …

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Details on Castillo Engineering’s $2.5M investment in solar project management software

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Castillo Engineering is investing in expanding its utility-scale solar capabilities. The engineering firm announced an investment of $2.5 million in project and process management software tools to better serve its customers, while also expanding its senior leadership team to better meet growing demand in the utility-scale solar market. With 356 GWdc of utility-scale solar expected …

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Rooftop solar on shopping center to serve Maryland community solar program

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The Hollinswood project in Baltimore serves the local community by selling the electricity generated into the Maryland Community Solar Program Local opposition to solar coupled with a lack of suitable land makes rooftop solar an increasingly appealing alternative to large ground-mount facilities, especially when serving local communities. To meet this need, siting community solar installations …

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Neighbors’ concerns drive Indiana’s clean energy regulations

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Neighbors’ attitudes and information from peers have a stronger influence in Indiana’s communities than expert-based information when determining renewable energy regulations and development, researchers from Purdue University found. Research from Purdue University explores which concerns and types of information available most influence the regulation of solar and wind projects in Indiana. Published on behalf of …

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