News and Insights

Global Emissions Surge as Energy Transition Momentum Slows

Despite gains in solar power and energy storage, global emissions have increased by 9% since 2015, highlighting challenges in offshore wind and hydrogen deployment against 2030 climate goals.

How Standardisation Leaves US Battery Energy Storage Systems Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

The growing use of standard protocols in US battery energy storage systems is creating cybersecurity weaknesses that demand urgent attention from regulators and operators.

Enphase Launches GaN-Based IQ9N-3P Microinverters for US Commercial Solar Market

Enphase introduces the IQ9N-3P microinverter with gallium nitride tech, boosting efficiency and power density for three-phase commercial solar installations.

Illinois Advances Clean Energy with New Solar and Storage Legislation

Illinois enacts a pivotal clean energy law to accelerate solar photovoltaic deployment, battery storage integration, and virtual power plant expansion across the state.

Innovative Approaches Reduce Grading for Solar on Challenging Terrain

Advances in solar racking systems and terrain analysis enable developers to reduce land grading, enhancing project feasibility and sustainability on difficult topographies.

Energy Storage Fleet Mitigates Renewable Curtailment in Chile’s 2025 Grid

In 2025, Chile’s expanding energy storage infrastructure reduced renewable curtailment by 2TWh amid rising solar and wind power integration challenges.

Comstock Metals Launches New Solar Panel Recycling Facility in California

Comstock Metals has established a new solar panel recycling hub in Silver Lakes, enhancing the Western U.S. infrastructure to process end-of-life photovoltaic modules efficiently.

This Week’s Top Solar Industry Developments and Their Impact

Explore key solar market trends, project dynamics, and policy shifts shaping the clean energy landscape this week.

Terra-Gen commissions 129MW/515MWh battery storage system at California solar site

Terra-Gen’s Lockhart CL I and II battery energy storage systems have commenced commercial operations, marking a significant advancement in California’s energy storage infrastructure.

Sodium-Ion Batteries Approach Cost Parity With Lithium-Ion, Promising Cheaper Energy Storage

Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly advancing toward cost parity with lithium-ion, potentially reducing energy storage costs and enhancing grid resilience by 2050.