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Oregon-based iron-flow long-duration energy storage system manufacturer ESS Tech Inc. almost closed last week if not for an unexpected financial boost. ESS announced last week that it may need to take “workforce actions” if unable to raise enough capital to allow the company to avoid a shutdown. “ESS subsequently received sufficient capital not anticipated in… …

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In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2025, Sunnova Energy Corporation disclosed that it had amended its Loan Guarantee Agreement with the U.S. Dept. of Energy on May 22, 2025. The amendment reduced the maximum aggregate amount of partial guarantees from $3 billion to $371.6 million. This is equal… …

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U.S. Sec. of Energy Chris Wright announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance. After a thorough and individualized financial review of each award, DOE said it found these projects failed to advance the energy needs of the American people,… …

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Tiger Group announced it will be hosting an online auction on June 11 for the assets of Shine Solar, a multi-state installer of residential and commercial solar systems that filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas (Fayetteville) under case #: 5:25-bk-70455. The offering includes a wide selection of solar panels from… …

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S-5!, a metal roof attachment manufacturer, had its PVKIT rail-less solar mounting system certified for UL 3741 compliance. This certification applies to the complete system when used with all S-5! clamps and brackets, MLPE clips and partner products. This milestone in product safety and performance was certified through testing and evaluation using the latest standards.… …

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SolAmerica Energy is celebrating the energization of two on-site, behind-the-meter solar projects for Grain & Protein Technologies for its facilities in Paris and Taylorville, Ilinois. Together, the projects total 3.125 MWAC and will provide affordable electricity under two separate PPAs for the next 15 years. Both projects benefit from Renewable Energy Credits (REC) contracts under… …

SolAmerica completes 3.1-MW solar portfolio for farm feed manufacturer Read More »

Savant Systems, a smart home and power technologies provider, is working with renewable energy nonprofit GRID Alternatives to donate Savant Power Storage 20 units for resiliency projects in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Savant will provide technical assistance and support training for GRID installers on these projects. Savant Power Storage 20 will prevent electrical blackouts and… …

GRID Alternatives building donated Savant energy storage projects in Puerto Rico, Mexico Read More »

PV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracking and foundation solutions provide, claims to have the capacity to immediately Safe Harbor 5 GW of tracker product, offering solar developers an opportunity to preserve eligibility for current clean energy tax credits amid legislative uncertainty. This announcement comes on the heels of a budget reconciliation bill recently… …

PV Hardware offers up 5 GW of domestic solar trackers for Safe Harbor eligibility Read More »

Toyota Boshoku America, Onyx Renewables and other project partners gathered May 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a 5.7-MW solar project that will fulfill 85% of electricity needs at TBA’s Illinois plant with clean energy. TBA chose to partner with Sol Systems, which originated and developed the project, to install a… …

5.7-MW solar project now powering major auto parts plant in Illinois Read More »

Bright Feeds, a New England-based startup, commissioned Solect Energy, a Maryland solar contractor, to build a 300-kWDC solar system at its 25,000-sq-ft animal feed manufacturing plant in Berlin, Connecticut. The 625-panel project will provide one-third of the plant’s total energy. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our process that not only make business sense… …

Solect Energy solar projects powers Connecticut startup reducing food waste Read More »