The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant (VPP) program that will spur between 50 to 200 MW of new capacity, but renewable energy groups are criticizing the program’s approach. MPUC passed Phase 2 of Capacity*Connect from Xcel Energy, a utility-owned storage program, on Thursday. Capacity*Connect will deploy battery energy storage…

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Geronimo Power started commercial operations at its 117-MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. “Together with our community members and project partners, we’re proud to expand our commitment to Ohio,” said Andy Cukurs, COO for Geronimo Power. “With Dodson Creek, our total Ohio operating portfolio has reached 675 MW — that equates to…

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New York is allocating millions in funding to bolster the clean energy workforce in the state. Clean energy career development programs are receiving an additional $50 million, bringing the initiative’s total funding to $320 million. “Washington Republicans’ assault on renewables won’t stop New York from continuing our nation-leading clean energy progress,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “These investments…

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Lawmakers are trying to find solutions to the mounting economic weight of energy costs on utility customers. To address this, the Maine Legislature revised its net energy billing (NEB) program for non-residential participants last year, but in the process, it halted the state’s community solar market. “There’s not a lot the legislature can do to…

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Terrasmart, a turnkey solar racking technologies company, has launched Peak Production Package for its proprietary PeakYield solar tracker software. PeakYield is programmed to increase tracker performance, minimize downtime, protect sites from weather events and streamline O&M troubleshooting. PeakYield accounts for uneven surfaces on project sites and cloudy sky conditions with backtracking and position for irradiant…

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Greenskies Clean Focus has completed a solar project on the roof of West Hartford’s Department of Public Works building in Connecticut. Greenskies developed and built the project, which it will own and operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement with the city. The new system replaces a solar array originally installed at the facility in…

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APA Solar, a manufacturer of racking and foundations for ground-mounted solar, has opened a new headquarters, expanding its existing manufacturing campus in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. The new 30,000 sq ft facility is bringing the company’s business, customer service, engineering and manufacturing personnel into one building. “This headquarters represents more than a new building — it…

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Enphase Energy plans to start manufacturing its IQ Bidirectional EV Charging Platform at volume in Q4 2026 following a series of successful product demonstrations. IQ connects to the direct current port of an EV, charging the vehicle, while capable of providing home energy backup during grid outages. The bidirectional charger has been tested on U.S.…

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Solar and wind accounted for 93% of new U.S. electricity capacity additions in November 2025, making solar PV the leading new source of electricity for 27 consecutive months, according to a review of FERC data by the SUN DAY Campaign. Of that percentage, solar was 72% of new generating capacity both in November and for…

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Zelestra, a renewable energy company, signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with AEP Energy Partners, a subsidiary of American Electric Power for the total electricity produced at the proposed 49.9-MW Gem City Solar project in Dayton, Ohio. “AEP Energy is focused on providing customers with energy supply that delivers long-term price stability and…

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The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) announced the line-up for Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB), a semi-regular music competition with groups composed of U.S. solar workers. The event will return on Thursday, February 19 to Moonshine Flats in San Diego, following the second day of the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA).…

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Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider headquartered in Denver, and the University of Denver (DU), have completed the state’s first off-site net-metered solar project. This project contributes to DU’s goal to offset 100% of its electricity with renewable energy. The 3.28-MWDC project, located in Johnstown, started producing renewable energy earlier this month. Under an…

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The Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT) is forming its National Advisory Board, a cross-sector group of labor leaders, industry partners, workforce experts and educators to develop training and apprenticeship pathways for the nation’s clean transportation and advanced manufacturing economy. The advisory board will advise CTTT and its mission to scale careers in zero-emission vehicle maintenance,…

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Doral Renewables‘ Great Bend Solar project reached commercial operation on January 6. The project met substantial completion in December 2025. The 48-MW project, located in Meigs County, was built on the Great Bend of the Ohio River, near the state border with West Virginia. Doral Renewables commissioned PCL Construction in April 2024 to build the…

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PureSky Energy has reached commercial operations of its Heath Brook and Sand Brook community solar projects in Corinth, New York. The two solar farms – which together total approximately 12.92 MWDC (about 5 MWAC each) – are now delivering clean, renewable power to the grid. Combined, Heath Brook and Sand Brook will generate around 18.8 million kWh…

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TurningPoint Energy (TPE) and Standard Solar will collaborate on 11.2 MW of community solar built across two projects in Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware. In 2022, TPE committed to investing more than $100 million in projects across the state. Located in Harrington and Bridgeville, each of the projects are 5.6-MWDC single-axis tracker systems and…

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New data from the Rhodium Group and MIT/CEEPR’s Clean Investment Monitor shows that clean technology manufacturing investment in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia has hit its lowest point in nearly three years. Established clean tech manufacturing investment in the region fell to $1.35 billion in Q4 2025 – a 21% decline from the peak…

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Scanifly, A PV design and field operations software, is integrating design with IronRidge, a longtime solar racking and mounting supplier. The integration automatically transfers Scanifly design data and panel placement directly into IronRidge’s Design Assistant. The direct API (application programming interface) integration connects Scanifly’s design environment with IronRidge’s racking, bill of materials (BOM) and engineering…

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J&B Solar, a utility-scale mechanical solar contractor, has launched The Renewable Revolution Apprentice Program (TRRAP), a workforce and compliance platform designed to meet the Inflation Reduction Act’s requirements while building long-term careers in utility-scale solar. TRRAP is led by Casey Swindell, IRA compliance & labor relations manager for J&B, who spearheaded the effort in developing…

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Advanced Green Technologies (AGT), a Florida-based commercial solar contractor founded in 2007, has transitioned to an employee-owned organization along with its parent company, Advanced Roofing Inc. AGT and its affiliated businesses will maintain their leadership, personnel and operational practices through the change to an employee-owned organization. AGT operates as the renewable energy division of Advanced…

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