Solar
A Generation energy generation source page covering how it works on the grid, capacity and output, cost and reliability contribution, alongside the 18
Solar and Storage Undercut Gas Peakers Globally by 2026
Four-hour battery storage is now cheaper than new gas peaking plants in all modeled global markets, with U.S. costs 65-75% lower.
Rune deploys modular data centers to use otherwise wasted renewable power
Startup Rune is deploying modular data centers that plug directly into utility-scale solar and wind farms.
Burlington expands on-site solar at distribution centers
Burlington has advanced on-site solar installations at multiple distribution centers to cut costs and environmental impact.
Study: Front-of-Meter Solar, Storage Can Meet 32% of California Evening Demand
A Kevala study finds front-of-meter solar and storage could serve 17.5 GW of California's summer peak load by 2032.
Global Solar-Plus-Storage Investment Hits Record $25 Billion
Investment in colocated renewable energy projects, dominated by solar-plus-storage, reached a record $25 billion globally in the first half of 2026.
Obama Center anchors community solar projects in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will power its campus with community solar, acting as an anchor tenant for projects developed by Reactivate.
Indiana power outage highlights Solar for All loss
A two-week power outage in Gary, Indiana, following August storms has highlighted what the city lost when the federal Solar for All program was...
Virginia solar bulk-buy cuts costs
Virginia is the first U.S. state to launch a statewide bulk-purchasing program for rooftop solar.
Nepal Floods Destroy Hydropower and Solar
A massive flood in Nepal on Wednesday destroyed hydropower plants and solar energy facilities, killing at least 538 people.
Dimension Energy Secures $857M for Solar
Dimension Energy, a U.S. distributed-energy developer, announced a $857-million capital infusion to expand its solar portfolio. The funding includes...
Tesla Abandons Solar Roof Plans, Shifts Focus to Conventional Solar Panels
Tesla is reportedly scrapping its solar roof product, a high-end solar panel integrated into roofing tiles, and instead focusing on manufacturing...
Translucent Energy Launches 1.3-GW Solar Factory in South Carolina
Translucent Energy has launched a 1.3-gigawatt solar factory in South Carolina, creating 167 jobs and expanding the state's solar industry.
Illinois Leads the Way in Community Solar on Storage Units
Illinois is making strides in community solar by installing solar panels on storage units, with a goal of 100% clean power by 2050. The state's...
Duke Energy's Carolinas Resource Plan Targets Significant Solar and Storage Additions
Duke Energy has filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan, outlining a recommended portfolio of supply-side additions to serve growing demand in South...
Qcells Georgia Factory Survives US Solar Policy Whiplash
The Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, is a major milestone for the US solar industry, bringing the whole production process under one roof...
Ohio's Largest Solar Project Faces Final Decision After 2-Year Wait
The Ohio Power Siting Board is set to make a final decision on the Oak Run Solar Project, which would bring 800 megawatts of solar and 300 MW of...
Colorado Leads the Way in Community Power Integration
Colorado's innovative approach to integrating community power has provided a blueprint for other states to follow, prioritizing distributed solar and...
Home Battery Installations Rise Despite End of Federal Tax Credits
Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and...