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California-based independent engineering and certification test laboratory Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has released its “2025 PV Module Index Report,” which tests solar panels for reliability, performance and quality. This year, RETC recognized 21 module manufacturers for high achievement across 14 testing sequences. RETC also identified 12 manufacturers as meeting the criteria for its “Overall… …

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Energy Vault has commissioned its 57-MW/114-MWh Cross Trails BESS in Scurry County, Texas. The project is the first to be owned and operated by Energy Vault. It has a 10-year offtake agreement with AI company Gridmatic. The BESS leverages Energy Vault’s fully integrated solution stack of hardware, software and service offerings. Cross Trails will also… …

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Oregon-based energy storage company Powin Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District Court of New Jersey. The company claims its estimated debts are at least $300 million. Powin formed in 2010 and operated as a global storage provider, designing everything in the system but the lithium cells. Powin had established contract… …

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CEP Renewables has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for EPC services for two solar projects outside Cleveland, Ohio. Both projects are in Cuyahoga County and are in conjunction with Cuyahoga County’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and are part of CEP Renewables’ broader effort to transform closed landfills into productive renewable energy assets, creating environmental… …

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Solar developer Clean Slate Solar has launched an in-person solar workforce development training program in Prince George’s County, Maryland, designed to support underserved communities — particularly returning students and individuals seeking career transitions. The “Solar Learning Lab” was developed in collaboration with the Sustainable Energy Workforce Development Program (SEWDP) at Prince George’s Community College, and aims… …

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The entire line of residential batteries from Briggs & Stratton is now available from BayWa r.e. distribution. The Briggs & Stratton products available include its newest SimpliPHI 6.6  battery along with its AmpliPHITM 3.8 battery, PHITM 3.8 24V and PHITM 3.8 48V batteries. “Having our batteries available for immediate shipment from [BayWa r.e.] warehouses across the country will… …

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The Nevada Solar Association today celebrated the successful passage and signing of Senate Bills 379 and 440, two landmark measures that will establish clearer standards, expand homeowner rights and strengthen consumer protections for rooftop solar customers statewide. “These bills represent years of work to raise the bar for transparency, accountability and fairness in Nevada’s solar… …

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Greenskies Clean Focus completed a 2.32-MW ground-mount solar project in Orange, Connecticut. The energy produced will benefit Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), saving the schools an estimated $6 million in energy savings over 20 years of operation. The Orange solar array leverages Connecticut’s virtual net metering (VNM) program, which lets the energy generated at… …

Greenskies virtual net metering solar project serves multiple Connecticut colleges Read More »

kWh Analytics released its 7th annual Solar Risk Assessment (SRA), a comprehensive report designed to provide an objective, data-driven evaluation of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) risk. The annual report includes contributions from academia, technology, financing and insurance leaders in the solar energy and BESS industries. This year’s report arrives at a pivotal… …

2025 Solar Risk Assessment finds enhanced cybersecurity measures necessary for protecting projects Read More »

Wombat Solar, a new solar development proposed in Crawford County, took a significant step backward on June 6 as Crawford County Commissioners voted to ban all solar development. This decision was made despite the wishes of other local policymakers and residents who would benefit from the project. Over a hundred members of the public were… …

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