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USA News MN8 Energy secures USD 87.5 million equipment loan MN8 Energy has secured an USD 87.5 million equipment loan facility to support the expansion of its U.S. solar and storage pipeline. The financing will help the company procure critical equipment for upcoming renewable energy projects across the country. The deal reflects continued investor confidence in large-scale clean energy infrastructure despite market uncertainty and supply chain challenges. MN8 Energy continu

USA News First Solar panels to power 118 MW projects Renewable Properties has secured 118 MW of domestically manufactured modules from First Solar to support a portfolio of small-scale utility solar projects across 17 U.S. states. A significant share of capacity will be deployed in California, with additional projects in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. The initiative highlights the growing importance of U.S.-made solar equipment amid policy and supply chain shifts. By lo

USA News Pisgah Energy – North Carolina Airport Solar Project Pisgah Energy has completed a multi-building solar installation at a North Carolina airport, deploying systems across six facilities. The project highlights the growing adoption of distributed solar in aviation infrastructure, where large rooftop areas provide strong generation potential. By integrating solar into multiple buildings, the installation improves energy efficiency and reduces operational emissions for

USA News Community solar reaches 10 GW in the U.S. The U.S. community solar sector has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 10 GW of installed capacity by late 2025. This growth highlights the increasing role of shared solar projects that allow households and businesses to access clean energy without installing rooftop systems. Despite this achievement, annual installations slowed in 2025 due to challenges in mature markets like New York and Maine. However, the pipeline r

USA News Construction begins on 102-MW Murch Solar project in Michigan Construction has begun on the 102-MW Murch Solar project in Van Buren County, Michigan, led by Greensol, the U.S. EPC arm of Greening. The project is being developed for Heelstone Renewable Energy and represents a key step in expanding utility-scale solar capacity in the region. It highlights Greening’s growing footprint in the U.S. EPC market and its ability to deliver large-scale renewable infrastructur

USA Solar News Dimension Energy secures $650M for 132 MW community solar Dimension Energy has secured a $650 million financing package to support a 132 MW community solar portfolio across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. The deal includes $415 million in debt from major banks and $235 million in tax equity from Franklin Park, marking the company’s largest financing to date. The portfolio comprises 25 projects designed to deliver clean energy access without o

USA News Arevon Launches 250 MW Energy Storage Project in California Arevon Energy has begun construction of its 250 MW / 1,000 MWh Cormorant battery energy storage project in California, marking a significant step in grid reliability expansion. The $600 million project, located in Daly City, is expected to be operational by 2027 and will power around 321,000 homes for up to four hours. The system will use lithium iron phosphate battery technology and has secured a long-term

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