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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A years-in-the-making solar panel assembly outfit in College Station, Texas, is now officially in operation but with a twist — all solar panels coming off the lines will be used in projects developed by the parent company. US Modules‘ first production line can produce 400 MW of utility-scale solar panels annually. A second line should…

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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will help develop the 5-MW Hannacroix Solar project in Greene County. The Power Authority support for the project will help ensure it is developed ahead of deadlines associated with the expiration of federal tax credits for solar and wind projects. When operational, Hannacroix Solar will contribute to the Power…

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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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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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The legislative body of Nebraska, US, has advanced a bill to clarify and expand the state’s use of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Utility and power firm Munch Energie is putting five large-scale BESS projects online in Germany. 

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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Sol Systems has completed the 186-MWDC Tilden Solar Project built on more than 1,000 acres of a subsurface coal mine in Southern Illinois. The $345 million project brings new life to land long shaped by America’s energy history, transforming a complex legacy site into modern clean energy infrastructure that will generate approximately 319 GWh of…

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For years, New Hampshire solar developers and their customers have faced one regulatory roadblock after another, making it much harder to connect solar projects to the grid than in neighboring states. New Hampshire is last in the Northeast for solar deployment, mostly due to its outdated interconnection procedures. These rules govern how clean energy projects…

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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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A new association will make a renewed push for a viable community solar and storage program in California. Californians for Local, Affordable Solar and Storage (CLASS) will work to expand access to local, affordable clean energy, lower electricity bills for families and small businesses, and create new revenue opportunities for farmers and landowners across the state.…

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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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The Dept. of Energy announced on Thursday that it is pulling the plug on $83.6 billion of Biden-era loans slated for clean energy projects. This is the latest action the Trump administration has taken to reprioritize federal support for fossil fuel sources. Of the affected loans, $9.5 billion originally issued for solar and wind projects…

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The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) published a report finding that 49 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, had taken distributed solar policy actions during 2025. The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2025 annual review and Q4 update edition of “The 50 States of Solar,” a quarterly series providing insights…

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Solar accounted for 72% of new electrical generating capacity on the U.S. grid for the first 10 months of 2025, according to a review of FERC data by the SUN DAY Campaign. Solar PV has held this position for 26 months in a row and has now edged out wind power as the largest source…

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The U.S. solar industry’s federal incentive ecosystem has been drastically reshaped by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). With subsidies passing or in the rearview, the solar industry has shifted its messaging to tout photovoltaics’ speed to the grid compared to other energy sources, namely gas turbines. As the demand for new power-hungry AI…

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Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative (ERMCO), a distribution transformers manufacturer, is opening a new factory in Maricopa County, Arizona. The investment will create more than 500 jobs for the community. Located in in Waddell, approximately 30 miles west of Phoenix, the facility will expand ERMCO’s three-phase transformer production capabilities and while exploring new manufacturing options.…

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