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News at Glance More than 50 million homes could be powered by current U.S. solar capacity, the Solar Energy Industries Association reported. Assessment by SEIA frames the figure as an estimate tied to cumulative installed capacity and typical household electricity consumption. Broad deployment across utility-scale, commercial and residential installations underpins the milestone. Milestone highlights solar’s […]

News at Glance Maine regulators approved the state’s largest-ever wind farm, moving the project into the next development phase. Regulators said the project could save ratepayers up to $425 million, citing comparative cost estimates and contract analysis. Approval is expected to advance renewable capacity and grid supply in Maine, while permitting, financing and interconnection remain […]

News at Glance Maryland’s solar generation rose by 21.0% month-over-month in June 2026. The state produced 259.47 thousand MWh of solar electricity in that month. Maryland ranked among the states with the largest monthly increases in solar power output nationwide. Maryland Reaches 259.47 Thousand MWh in June Solar Production Maryland experienced a substantial 21.0% increase […]

News at Glance Global Wind Service is expanding into Canada, according to reNEWS. Entry into Canada targets growth in wind service capacity to support project development and operations. Market move could strengthen local supply chains and jobs related to turbine servicing and logistics. Move bolsters service options as Canada’s wind sector develops Global Wind Service […]

News at Glance Power outages across Kauai followed intense winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell. Local utilities and emergency services are assessing damage and prioritising safety and restoration work. Energy resilience concerns renewed as storm disruptions highlight the role of distributed resources and microgrids. Winds and heavy rain leave islanders without electricity as crews […]

News at Glance 17.1GW added of clean power capacity in Q2, the American Clean Power Association reported. Record quarterly addition marks the largest single-quarter build for clean capacity, according to the ACP disclosure reported by PV Tech. Momentum for deployment raises near-term implications for grid planning, permitting and supply chains. Surge in quarterly additions signals […]

News at Glance $835 million raised to fund expansion of U.S. solar cell manufacturing. Capacity increased to 5.5 GW, a more-than-fourfold rise in planned annual output. Second major U.S. facility planned to bolster domestic supply for solar modules. Funding Secures Expansion to 5.5 GW of Annual Solar Cell Capacity Suniva announced the completion of an […]

News at Glance GM and Ford are repurposing EV battery assets toward stationary energy storage opportunities. Shift focuses on second-life batteries and facility adjustments to serve grid, commercial and industrial customers. Move aims to monetise existing battery investments while addressing technical, regulatory and recycling challenges. Automakers redirect EV battery capacity toward stationary storage markets General […]

News at Glance Firm purchased a retired Texas coal power site with the intent to deploy utility-scale solar. Existing grid connections and transmission infrastructure are being used to reduce time and cost for interconnection. Project aims to repurpose brownfield assets to accelerate renewable deployment and limit new land use. Existing transmission hookups expected to cut […]

News at Glance Solar led new US long-term power contracts, according to S&P Global analysis. AI-related electricity demand provided a market tailwind supporting procurement activity and capacity planning. Fiscal and financing pressures created headwinds that could raise costs and delay project closings. Majority of recent US long‑term deals favoured solar, S&P Global finds S&P Global […]

News at Glance 74% stock surge: ChargePoint shares rose sharply after the company reported revenue above expectations. 27% US EV sales decline: Electric vehicle sales in the United States fell materially, weighing on sector sentiment. Investor focus shifts: The market reaction highlighted investor interest in charging infrastructure despite weaker vehicle sales. Revenue surprise shifts focus […]

News at Glance Some automakers are exploring small gasoline engines as onboard range extenders for battery electric vehicles to address gaps in charging infrastructure. Range extenders can reduce reliance on fast public chargers by providing on‑board electricity generation for longer trips. Experts warn of trade-offs including higher tailpipe emissions, regulatory scrutiny and added mechanical complexity. […]