Installation

U.S. installs 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar in Q1 2025, retracting about 30%

The United States also installed a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the American Clean Power Association. The United States installed 7.4 GW of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage in Q1, 2025, falling just short of the record 8.1 GW installed in …

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Illinois manufacturing facility 85% powered by solar

Toyota Boshoku Americas partnered with Onyx Renewables, Sol Systems and Nelnet Renewable Energy in an onsite solar installation that supports local jobs and the environment. Onyx Renewables completed a 5.7 MW solar project that is expected to fulfill 85% of electricity demand at Toyota Boshoku America’s (TBA) Illinois manufacturing plant. The company develops and produces …

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Residential loan provider Mosaic issues pause on operations

Projects financed with Mosaic could see significant delays, said residential solar marketplace operator EnergySage. Major U.S. residential solar loan provider Mosaic issued a statement to its installer partners of operational delays amid market turbulence for the residential solar industry. The loan provider said there will be delays in all milestone processing for its loan products. …

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Texas legislature passes bill to expedite solar, energy storage permitting

The Texas House and Senate passed passed a bill that aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations. Unless vetoed by Gov. Abbott, the law will go into effect in September. Texas lawmakers passed legislation to speed up the permitting process for home solar and energy storage installations. …

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Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28% year-over-year

Utility-scale solar generation grew to 232 TWh in the rolling 12 months through March 2025, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration. Solar continues to dominate new electricity generation capacity added to the grid in the United States, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest release of its Electric Power Monthly …

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Commercial rooftop solar developer secures $175 million financing

Solar Landscape secured funds from PGIM Private Capital to support its growing project portfolio in Maryland and Illinois. Solar Landscape, a developer of rooftop commercial solar projects, secured a $175 million long-term shelf financing from PGIM Private Capital, a $1.4 trillion investment management business of Prudential Financial. The funding is expected to initially support Solar …

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Solar and battery output records set as California continues aggressive ramp

Amidst industry turmoil, California set a new spring peak for utility-scale solar generation above 21 GW. Battery output exceeded 10 GW as the state surpasses 15 GW of installed energy storage capacity. As the solar and storage industries brace for shifting political winds in Washington D.C., California continues doing what it does best: breaking clean …

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pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that …

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Canada’s 1 GWh battery delivered ahead of schedule, below budget

The Oneida project is the largest battery energy storage facility in operation in Canada. From ESS News Canadian-owned global power producer Northland Power Inc. has announced that its Oneida Energy Storage Project (“Oneida”) is now fully operational. The project, the largest of its kind currently in operation in Canada, was delivered ahead of schedule and …

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