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U.S. Energy Storage Deployment Hits New Quarterly High Amid Reliability Focus

The U.S. battery storage market surged 32% year-over-year, setting a quarterly deployment record of 10 GWh, driven by energy security imperatives and evolving regulatory dynamics.

Sunraycer Secures $901M Financing for Texas Solar-Plus-Storage Projects

Sunraycer Renewables has finalized a $901 million financing package to advance three solar-plus-battery energy storage projects in Texas, reinforcing the state’s clean energy infrastructure.

Fixed-Charge Increases Challenge Rooftop Solar Viability and Elevate Consumer Costs

Mandated fixed utility charges in 27 states distort essential price signals, complicating rooftop solar and storage adoption while increasing costs for consumers.

Growing Lender Support for Merchant BESS Projects in Germany Shapes Energy Landscape

Lenders are increasingly financing large-scale merchant battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany, even without contracted revenue streams, signaling a shift in market confidence and infrastructure development.

Solar Development on Farmland Shows Minimal Impact on Food Prices

Recent data reveals that utility-scale solar expansion on agricultural land minimally affects national commodity markets, alleviating concerns over food price inflation.

Eos and ESS Drive Momentum for US Long-Duration Energy Storage in 2026

Eos Energy and ESS are positioning for expansive growth in US long-duration energy storage markets, aligning with emerging infrastructure needs and policy drivers.

Advanced Solar Macro-Siting Minimizes Opposition at Minimal Cost

Innovative solar macro-siting models enhance utility-scale deployment by safeguarding sensitive lands, easing permitting with only a slight cost increase.

dcbel Advances Bi-directional EV Charging With Expanding California Deployments

Montreal-based dcbel is nearing 200 bi-directional EV charger installations in California, advancing grid-supportive infrastructure while initiating Quebec market entry.

Zelestra Energises 1GWh Hybrid Battery Energy Storage Project in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Spanish developer Zelestra has commissioned a landmark 1GWh hybrid battery energy storage system in Chile’s Atacama Desert, advancing regional grid resilience and renewable integration.

Massachusetts’ Distributed Solar Capacity Surpasses Projected Demand by 2050

Massachusetts demonstrates a distributed solar technical potential of 92 GW, more than tripling 2050 peak load forecasts, reshaping the state’s energy infrastructure and policy strategies.