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USA News Secure Solar Futures to Install 313-kW Solar Array at Virginia Elementary School Secure Solar Futures is set to install a 313-kW solar array at an elementary school in Virginia, bringing renewable energy generation to the education sector. The project highlights the growing adoption of solar power by schools seeking to incorporate cleaner energy solutions into their facilities. Solar installations at educational institutions can help support sustainability object

USA News Renewable Energy Industry Weighs In on the Midterms Renewable energy industry leaders are closely evaluating the implications of the recent U.S. midterm elections on clean energy policy, permitting reform, tax incentives, and grid modernization efforts. Industry stakeholders emphasized the importance of maintaining stable support for solar, wind, battery storage, and domestic manufacturing initiatives to sustain investment momentum. Many executives expressed optimi

USA News DTE Utility Customers Funded a 132-MW Michigan Solar Project DTE Energy is advancing solar development in Michigan with a 132-MW solar project funded through its utility customers. The project highlights the growing role of utility-led renewable energy initiatives in expanding clean electricity generation. Customer participation and utility investment are helping support the development of large-scale solar infrastructure, contributing to Michigan's energy transiti

USA NEWS Maryland Convention Center solar project covers acres of rooftops The Maryland Convention Center is advancing solar energy adoption through a rooftop solar project covering a substantial area of its facilities. The installation highlights the potential of large commercial and public buildings to support renewable energy generation by utilizing existing rooftop space. Convention centers, with their extensive roof areas and significant electricity requirements, can b

USA NEWS Pisgah Energy Installs Solar on Third Building for Craft Furniture Maker Pisgah Energy has completed a third solar installation for a craft furniture manufacturer, expanding the company's adoption of renewable energy across its facilities. The project highlights the growing use of commercial solar to reduce electricity expenses and improve long-term energy cost predictability for manufacturing businesses. Installing solar across multiple buildings can help business

USA NEWS Solar + storage construction starts on Project Sterling in Arizona Project Sterling, a major solar-plus-storage development in Mohave County, Arizona, has entered construction. ContourGlobal is developing the project with 509 MW of solar capacity and 1.4 GWh of battery storage, with Tesla having signed a power purchase agreement for the generated electricity. Construction will include civil works, road building and site logistics, with more than 760,000 solar modul

USA NEWS Exus Renewables Expands U.S. Solar Portfolio with 715MWp Acquisition Exus Renewables North America has acquired four utility-scale solar projects totaling 715MWp from ibV Energy Partners, expanding its U.S. renewable development portfolio across Wisconsin and Louisiana. The portfolio includes the 310MWp Maple Grove Solar project in Wisconsin and the 125MWp Bayou Teche and 280MWp Bayou Chicot projects in Louisiana. Exus plans to advance the projects through their next

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’