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USA News Idemitsu Solar + Storage Project Targets California Peak Demand   Idemitsu Renewables has brought online a solar-plus-storage project in California designed to address peak electricity demand challenges. The project combines 60 MW of solar generation with a 152 MWh battery system, enabling excess daytime energy to be stored and dispatched during evening peak hours. This hybrid approach enhances grid reliability and helps mitigate California’s “duck curve” issue by sh

USA News Michigan airport completes 1st phase of solar carport project   MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan, has completed the first phase of a solar carport installation designed to provide clean energy and covered parking for travelers. The 342-kW solar canopy system, developed by energy solutions provider Veregy, spans nearly 200 parking spaces and became operational in February 2026. The project includes lighting features, bird deterrents, and future electric

USA News   Solar and storage are central to Trump's energy priorities The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) emphasized that solar power and battery storage will play a key role in achieving U.S. energy security and affordability goals under the administration of Donald Trump. The industry group argues that deploying low-cost solar and storage can help meet rapidly rising electricity demand, strengthen grid reliability, and support domestic energy dominance. SEIA high

USA News Gibraltar is selling Terrasmart’s eBOS branch to GameChange Solar Gibraltar Industries is selling Terrasmart’s electrical balance-of-systems (eBOS) division to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy Technologies for $70 million as part of a broader plan to divest its renewables businesses and reduce debt. The eBOS unit, known for prefabricated electrical infrastructure solutions for utility-scale solar, will augment GameChange’s module-to-grid offerings and support solar

USA News Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar powe r The Coventry Landfill in Rhode Island has been transformed from underutilized waste land into a productive clean-energy site with a 5.74 MW solar installation completed by Ameresco and Luminace. The project demonstrates how capped landfills can be repurposed for renewable energy generation, avoiding new land disturbances while providing financial benefits to local communities. The solar array will generate l

USA News American Securities’ SOLV Energy Prices IPO at $25 SOLV Energy, a major U.S. solar and battery storage infrastructure builder backed by American Securities, priced its initial public offering at $25 per share at the high end of expectations. The offering raised roughly $513 million, signalling solid investor interest in renewable energy infrastructure despite broader market volatility. SOLV has built over 20 GW of solar capacity through more than 500 projects and pro

USA News Sunny Skies Ahead for U.S. Solar in 2026 The U.S. solar market is positioned for continued growth in 2026 despite recent policy uncertainty, according to pv magazine USA . Solar remains the cheapest form of electricity, with prices for modules down more than 80 % over the past decade, and domestic supply chains now increasingly onshored. Safe harbor provisions are helping developers secure tax credits by starting projects early, bolstering the pipeline. Large-scale s

USA News Pivot Energy, University of Denver Complete Colorado’s First Virtual Net-Metered Solar Project Pivot Energy and the University of Denver celebrated completion of Colorado’s first off-site virtual net-metered solar project, a 3.28 MWdc installation in Johnstown that recently began producing clean energy for the university. This project is part of a larger portfolio of on-campus and off-site solar planned to total more than 27 MWdc, advancing DU’s goal to offset 100 %

USA News Desert solar project now feeding power to Las Vegas casinos (Solar Power World) Estuary Power’s Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada, is now operational, delivering 185 MW of solar energy paired with 400 MWh of battery storage to major Las Vegas Strip casinos and utilities. Under long-term agreements, 70 MW goes to Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Las Vegas, while MGM Resorts International receives 115 MW of renewable energy. The project, develope

USA NEWS Kohl’s expands rooftop solar portfolio with multi-state rollout Verogy has kicked off a multi-state rooftop solar deployment for Kohl’s, installing more than 9,100 panels across seven store locations in California, Delaware, Illinois and Ohio. Once complete, the installations will generate enough clean energy to power over 600 homes annually. This project continues a longstanding renewable partnership between Verogy and Kohl’s, following earlier rooftop systems deliv

USA NEWS SOLON Energizes Arizona’s Largest Behind-the-Meter Solar Project SOLON Corporation completed an 8.75 MW behind-the-meter solar installation at Tucson Water’s Central Avra Valley Storage & Recovery Project, marking Arizona’s largest project of its kind. The 1.16-million-sq-ft array with 16,275 modules on single-axis trackers began generating clean energy in August 2025. Over its 28-year operational life, it’s projected to produce ~514 GWh and save Tucson an estimated

USA News   U.S. on track to reach 737.8 GW of solar by 2035 The U.S. solar market is projected to deploy a total of 737.8 GW of capacity by the end of 2035, according to analysis by GlobalData. Annual solar additions are expected to range between about 41–52 GW throughout the 2025–2035 period, with growth accelerating in the early 2030s. Solar expansion will help drive total U.S. renewable capacity past 1 TW by 2035, supported by state targets, distributed solar policies, and

USA News Agrivoltaics Meets Cattle Ranching Oregon-based RUTE SunTracker  has deployed its first commercial solar system designed for cattle grazing land, demonstrating the potential of agrivoltaics to expand renewable energy use on ranchlands. The 120 kW, one-acre installation on an Angus ranch in Jackson County elevates PV panels to 13 ft, allowing cattle to graze freely beneath while benefiting from cooler, shaded ground that enhances grass growth and panel performance. RU

USA NEWS Seal Solar Completes 13 MW Project for Baptist Health in Arkansas Seal Solar is nearing completion of a significant 13 MW solar project for Baptist Health, marking a major step toward sustainable energy in Arkansas. This initiative will help reduce operational costs and carbon emissions for one of the state’s largest healthcare providers. The project demonstrates how renewable energy can support critical infrastructure while promoting environmental responsibility. By

USA News   U.S. Extends Solar Manufacturing Tariff Exclusions The U.S. government has extended tariff exclusions for certain solar manufacturing components, providing relief to domestic producers and project developers. This decision aims to support the growth of the solar industry by reducing costs and encouraging local manufacturing. By maintaining these exclusions, policymakers hope to strengthen supply chains and accelerate renewable energy deployment nationwide. The move

USA News   Ameresco Completes Multi-School Solar Portfolio for California District Ameresco has completed a solar energy portfolio across multiple schools in a California district, advancing sustainability in education. The project aims to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and provide renewable energy learning opportunities for students. By integrating solar solutions into school facilities, Ameresco demonstrates how clean energy can support environmental and financi

USA News New Jersey Energy Master Plan Calls for 750 MW Annual Solar Installations New Jersey’s updated Energy Master Plan sets an ambitious target of installing 750 MW of solar capacity annually to meet its clean energy goals. The plan emphasizes distributed generation, community solar programs, and grid modernization to support growing renewable penetration. State officials believe this approach will help achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 while creating thousands of jo

USA News   First Solar Invests $330M in South Carolina Factory First Solar announced a $330 million investment to build a new solar module manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. The plant will add 3.7 GW of annual production capacity and create approximately 600 jobs. This expansion strengthens First Solar’s U.S. footprint and supports domestic supply chain goals amid rising demand for renewable energy. The company aims to start operations by late 2026, positionin

USA News Pine Gate Renewables files for bankruptcy Pine Gate Renewables, a U.S.-based utility-scale solar developer with more than 100 operational sites and about 10 GW of development pipeline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company cited mounting regulatory, supply-chain and capital-market challenges, and has launched a court-supervised sales process for essentially all of its assets. The filing marks a significant sign of stress in the solar development se

USA News ContourGlobal Secures $350 Million, Its First U.S. Solar Project Financing ContourGlobal has closed a $350 million tax-equity financing deal for its first U.S. solar project, the 324 MW Black Hollow Sun in Colorado. The project is being built in two phases — the first 185 MW is already operational, serving a community-owned utility, and the second phase (139 MW) is expected to come online by the end of 2026. Upon completion, the project will generate enough clean ele