Finance

RFP Alert: Michigan Solar for All seeks low-income residential and community solar

Michigan is distributing nearly $9 million in grants for pilot projects for rooftop solar and residential-serving community solar projects 5 MW or under. The state of Michigan’s Office of Climate and Energy announced it is reviewing project proposals for a grant funding pilot program via the Michigan Solar For All program. The state is distributing …

RFP Alert: Michigan Solar for All seeks low-income residential and community solar Read More »

Danfoss signs a seven-year solar power purchase agreement

The electronics manufacturer reports that it will power all of its U.S. facility with electricity from the 270 MW Shakes Solar project in Texas, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables. Danfoss signed a power purchase agreement (PPA), which it said will cover all of the company’s U.S. facilities with renewable energy. Through the PPA, the Denmark-based …

Danfoss signs a seven-year solar power purchase agreement Read More »

Enphase falls short on Q1 revenue, trims margin expectations due to tariffs

The solar microinverter and battery energy storage provider posted revenue of $356.1 million, falling slightly short of expectations. Enphase Energy, a global supplier of solar microinverters and battery energy storage, delivered its Q1, 2025 earnings, narrowly missing Wall Street consensus expectations for revenue. The company delivered $356.1 million in revenue for Q1, falling short of …

Enphase falls short on Q1 revenue, trims margin expectations due to tariffs Read More »

Strata Clean Energy enters into 600 MWh battery storage tolling agreement with APS

Under the tolling agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS) can charge and discharge the system for energy as needed. In return, Strata will ensure the system’s capacity, reliability and efficiency. North Carolina-based renewables developer Strata Clean Energy secured a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest electric utility, for its 150 MW, …

Strata Clean Energy enters into 600 MWh battery storage tolling agreement with APS Read More »

Investing in the solar manufacturing renaissance

BlueGreen Alliance lays out roadmap for increasing private investment in manufacturing, which has grown 71% since passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has proven to be a significant economic driver, stimulating job growth, an investment frenzy in new manufacturing facilities, and rapid growth in solar capacity. The BlueGreen …

Investing in the solar manufacturing renaissance Read More »

Sunnova gear up for auction as solar company struggles to survive

The financially challenged residential solar company plans to auction an estimated $17 million of energy storage from Generac and other components. Sunnova Energy, a financially distressed residential solar power company, is preparing to auction off an estimated $17 million worth of mostly energy storage hardware. Bidding opens April 28. The auction, hosted by Silicon Valley …

Sunnova gear up for auction as solar company struggles to survive Read More »

Space-to-earth solar transmission startup Aetherflux raises $50 million

The California-based company plans to transmit energy from satellites to ground stations. April 4, 2025 Aetherflux announced it raised $50 million in a Series-A funding round to develop solar satellites that deliver energy to collector ground stations on Earth. The company, started by billionaire Baiju Bhatt, a co-founder of the trading platform Robinhood, received funding …

Space-to-earth solar transmission startup Aetherflux raises $50 million Read More »

Utility-scale solar and storage developer Silicon Ranch secures $500 million from AIP

The investment in the developer, owner and operator of solar and storage assets s AIP’s second renewables investment and its first in North America. April 3, 2025 Silicon Ranch, a Tennessee-based independent power producer (IPP) that provides solar energy, battery storage and carbon solutions, closed a $500 million investment from AIP Management. The company has …

Utility-scale solar and storage developer Silicon Ranch secures $500 million from AIP Read More »

Greenbacker renewable energy posts $242 million net loss in 2024

The company is evaluating strategic alternatives as inflationary pressures, supply chain imbalances and increasing insurance costs have lowered net asset values, said the renewable energy infrastructure investor in its 2024 financial report. April 2, 2025 Greenbacker Renewable Energy, an energy transition investor focused on solar and wind, and independent power producer, announced its 2024 financial …

Greenbacker renewable energy posts $242 million net loss in 2024 Read More »