News and Insights

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 15, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 14, 2026

Policy and Regulation

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.

January 14, 2026

Policy and Regulation

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.

January 13, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 13, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

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.

January 12, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

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.

January 10, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 10, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 9, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Nuvve Expands Beyond V2G with Battery Energy Storage Projects Across Global Markets

Nuvve is advancing battery energy storage projects in key international markets, signaling a broader strategic shift beyond vehicle-to-grid technology.

January 9, 2026