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USA News Illinois Solar Project Adapts to Local Site Constraints Cultivate Power has energized the Bowes Solar project, a 22-acre community solar development in Elgin, Illinois. The project’s design was adapted to accommodate several site constraints, including nearby railroad tracks, wetlands and existing power infrastructure. Rather than treating these features as barriers, the project team adjusted the solar array layout to make efficient use of the available land while ma

USA News GRID Alternatives Returns to Its First Solar Project After 20 Years GRID Alternatives has returned to the San Carlos, California, home where it installed its first-ever solar system 20 years ago. Bob and Lorrayne Murphy were the organization’s first clients, helping launch its mission of expanding solar access to underserved communities. GRID recently upgraded the original installation, marking two decades of continued clean-energy impact. Since its founding, the o

USA News U.S. Solar Industry Delivers 11.4 GW in Q2 2026 The U.S. solar industry installed 11.4 GW of new capacity in Q2 2026, making it a strong quarter for deployment, although growth remains constrained by policy, supply-chain and market challenges. The quarter benefited from projects moving forward ahead of changes to federal solar incentives, contributing to a significant installation surge. However, developers continue to face uncertainty around project economics, per

USA News Washington Solar Project Integrates Wildlife Conservation and Pollinator Habitat Cypress Creek Energy’s 104 MWdc Ostrea Solar project in Yakima County, Washington, has reached commercial operation, supplying clean power to the region with Microsoft serving as the long-term offtaker. Beyond renewable energy generation, the project emphasizes environmental stewardship. Cypress Creek worked with state agencies to preserve approximately 275 acres of critical shrubste

USA News Solar carport + battery to save California county $21 million in energy costs ForeFront Power is nearing completion of a 5.8-MW solar canopy and 1.9-MW battery storage project at the County Government Center in Ventura, California. Developed through a power purchase agreement with no upfront cost to the county, ForeFront Power will own and maintain the system. The project is expected to generate more than $21 million in energy-cost savings over 20 years, while provid

USA NEWS PowerBank acquires 13.9MW New York community solar portfolio PowerBank has reacquired two community solar projects in New York with a combined capacity of 13.9MW and an estimated construction value of US$32.5 million. The portfolio includes the 6.9MW Highway 28 project and the 7MW Gainesville project. Highway 28 is expected to reach construction readiness in Q3 2026, while Gainesville is targeted for 2027. Both projects have secured interconnection agreements, while

USA News Inside Clean Energy: New U.S. Power Plants The U.S. power sector is seeing a major shift toward renewable energy, with utility-scale solar leading new power plant additions in 2026. According to the latest analysis, solar has been added at a significantly faster pace than fossil-fuel generation, while battery storage is also becoming a major contributor to new capacity. The trend reflects growing electricity demand, particularly from data centers and other large load

USA NEWS Ørsted adds 500 MWh of Tesla BESS to ERCOT grid Ørsted is expanding its presence in the Texas energy market by adding 500 MWh of Tesla battery energy storage to the ERCOT grid. The project highlights the growing role of large-scale battery storage in Texas, where renewable generation, particularly solar and wind, can create periods of excess electricity and grid balancing challenges. The Tesla BESS system is expected to provide flexibility by storing electricity wh

USA News Pittsburgh Neighborhood Organization Taps Local Talent for Rooftop Solar Project The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), a nonprofit based near Pittsburgh, has completed a 23.4-kW rooftop solar installation on its headquarters after three years of planning. The project was designed to lower electricity costs, reduce carbon emissions, and demonstrate the benefits of clean energy within the local community. Local solar contractor EIS Solar completed t

USA News Meta signs PPA for 172 MW of Louisiana solar Meta has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 172 MW of electricity from a new utility-scale solar project in Louisiana, supporting the company’s growing demand for renewable energy to power its expanding data center operations. The agreement helps finance new clean energy capacity while advancing Meta’s goal of matching its electricity consumption with 100% renewable energy. The project will contribute ad

USA News Emergent Solar Installs Nine On-Farm Solar Projects for Organic Egg Farms Emergent Solar has completed nine solar installations across multiple organic egg farms, helping agricultural businesses reduce electricity costs while improving sustainability. The projects enable farms to generate clean, on-site power for energy-intensive operations such as lighting, climate control, and egg production facilities. By pairing agriculture with renewable energy, the installation

USA News E2: “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Eliminate Nearly 500,000 Clean Energy Jobs A new analysis from E2 warns that recently enacted federal policy changes could jeopardize almost half a million U.S. clean energy jobs and cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in planned investment. The report argues that the rollback of tax incentives and other support measures may slow deployment of solar, wind and battery projects, while also affecting domestic manufacturing expansion. In

USA News Private equity firm acquiring EDF’s North American renewables business Private equity giant KKR has agreed to acquire EDF Power Solutions’ North American renewable energy business, including its operations and assets across the United States and Canada. The transaction covers approximately 5.6 GW of operating renewable assets and a substantial development pipeline spanning solar, wind, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure. The acquisition strengthens KKR’

USA News Vesper Energy Breaks Ground on 201-MW Texas Solar Project Vesper Energy has started construction on the 201-MW Nazareth Solar Project in Swisher County, Texas. Located on approximately 1,000 acres, the project is expected to reach commercial operation by fall 2027 and generate enough electricity to power more than 53,000 homes annually. The development follows the successful closing of $236 million in financing, demonstrating continued investor confidence in utility

USA News Solar Companies Expand Clean Energy Access in Rural NC Community Several solar organizations collaborated to bring clean energy access to a rural North Carolina community through rooftop and community-based solar installations. The project included solar arrays on mobile homes and a 46-kW system on a community hub, helping reduce energy costs for underserved residents. Funding and equipment support came from multiple nonprofit and renewable energy partners, demonst

USA NEWS US Solar Installations Fall to 7.8 GW in Q1 2026 The United States installed 7.8 GW of solar capacity during the first quarter of 2026, representing a significant decline from the same period in 2025. Despite the slowdown, solar remained the largest source of new electricity generation capacity, accounting for around 60% of all additions. Industry experts attribute the decline to project delays, policy uncertainty, permitting challenges, and interconnection bottlenec

USA News Virginia Governor Announces MSolar Manufacturing in Shenandoah Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.775 million into a 56,000-sq-ft warehouse in Mount Jackson, Virginia. The company plans to produce HJT solar panels, solar glass, and cells, targeting over half a million panels annually — estimated at sub-250 MW capacity. The facility is projected to create 150 local jobs. However, MSolar has limited industry exper

USA News New York Prioritizes Solar in 2027 State Budget New York’s finalized 2027 state budget places a strong emphasis on expanding solar energy and modernizing the electric grid. The budget allocates $200 million to NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program, supporting rooftop and community solar projects across the state. It also includes investments aimed at improving grid infrastructure and streamlining utility interconnection processes, helping renewable projects connect to the grid mo

USA News 75-MW Jumper Creek Solar Site Now Online in Florida 74.9-MW Jumper Creek Solar Complex in Sumter County, Florida, is now operational within Duke Energy Florida territory. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to help reduce long-term fuel costs and save customers an estimated $250 million over the project’s lifetime. According to Duke Energy Florida President Melissa Seixas, the solar facility supports the utility’s strategy to reduce reliance on vol

USA NEWS New Mexico partners unveil community solar portfolio Three renewable energy firms — Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar — have launched a 48.4-MW community solar portfolio across New Mexico. The eight-project portfolio is among the first major developments under the state’s new community solar program and is expected to expand access to affordable clean energy for thousands of residents. Standard Solar will own and operate the projects long-term, w