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Policy and Regulation

FCC ban on foreign inverters freezes US solar grid interconnections

The FCC has imposed an immediate ban on foreign-produced solar inverters, halting new approvals and stalling projects that account for over 93% of the US inverter supply.

July 29, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Zinc battery storage expands Lincoln microgrid for critical load support

Lincoln Electric System adds a 3-MW/12-MWh zinc-based battery to its 30-MW microgrid, supporting the Nebraska state Capitol and key infrastructure.

July 29, 2026

Finance and Transactions

MN8 Energy to acquire Greenbacker in $375M renewables deal

MN8 Energy will acquire Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company for up to $375 million, creating a 6.2 GW renewables platform across 33 states.

July 29, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

CenterPoint expects 14 GW of large load eligible in Texas ‘Batch Zero’

CenterPoint Energy anticipates 14 GW of large load projects will qualify under Texas’ new ‘Batch Zero’ interconnection process, projecting substantial grid demand growth fueled by data center development.

July 29, 2026

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