US permitting reform bill draws mixed clean energy response
A bipartisan US permitting reform package has split clean energy groups, winning cautious solar and storage support while drawing sharp warnings from environmentalists.
Milky Mist commissions 10 MW solar plant, renewable capacity 41 MW
Milky Mist Dairy Food has commissioned a 10 MW solar plant at Arasanoor in Tamil Nadu, lifting its total renewable energy capacity to 41 MW.
Brazil MME sets 2027-2029 auction schedule for storage, hydro and thermoelectric
Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy has published its 2027-2029 electricity auction calendar, covering storage, hydro and thermoelectric capacity.
U.S. Solar Capacity Now Powers Over 50 Million Homes
One-third of all U.S. households now run on solar energy, a new industry report shows.
US solar hits record 30 GW in 2024, dominates new capacity
Utility-scale solar additions reached a record 30 GW in 2024, accounting for 61% of all new US electric capacity.
National Solar Tour 2026 Opens Thousands of Sites Across US
The 31st National Solar Tour returns October 2-4, 2026, with hundreds of host sites across all 50 states.
Solar Projects Boost Funding for Rural Public Schools
Solar energy development creates new property tax revenue streams that support rural school districts for decades.
WEG invests R$330 million in 4 GWh BESS factory expansion in Itajaí
Brazilian industrial group WEG expands its battery storage plant in Itajaí to 4 GWh annual capacity.
IEA Study Finds Vertical BIPV Outperforms Rooftop in Grid Value
IEA PVPS Task 15 study compares vertical BIPV against rooftop solar across 44 cities worldwide.
Linton sues Jingsheng over crystal growth patent in Texas court
Linton sues Jingsheng over crystal growth patents in US court, case accepted 23 September.