A new report highlights the plight of renters struggling to keep their household bills down, stymied by a lack of control over the energy efficiency of their homes. More Australians are renting than ever — just under one-third of the population are living in rentals — with renting shifting from a short-to-medium-term proposition for many … Read more

General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nevada-based battery recycler Redwood Materials meant to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles. Redwood Materials “The market for grid-scale batteries and backup power isn’t just expanding, it’s becoming essential infrastructure,” … Read more

Renewable America has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects its growth, long-term vision, and ongoing commitment to community-centered clean energy. The rebranding includes a redesigned logo and updated visuals that more clearly communicate the company’s mission and values. At the heart of the new logo is the shape of an analemma—the figure traced by … Read more

TCL SunPower Global, a leading provider of solar energy solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bellsolar, a major solar distributor in Réunion Island, to supply advanced residential solar systems and home energy storage solutions across the island. This collaboration marks a key step in TCL SunPower Global’s international growth and highlights its commitment … Read more

OCI Energy and Sabanci Renewables have announced their first partnership through the sale of Project Pepper, a utility-scale solar power project located in McLennan County, Texas. This transaction marks the beginning of a new collaboration between the two companies, with the potential for further joint efforts in the future. Project Pepper was fully developed by … Read more

Image art by Paul Gerke via ChatGPT-4o. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimates that the United States has raked in around $100 billion in tariff income so far this year and could pocket $300 billion or more in 2025. The back-and-forth nature of President Trump’s tariffs — along with their implementation on machines needed to create … Read more

Geronimo Power has officially begun onsite construction of its 250-megawatt Portage Solar Project in Portage County, Wisconsin. The project operates within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market and follows the earlier construction launch of Apple River Solar in Polk County, Wisconsin, signaling Geronimo’s growing presence in the state’s renewable energy sector. Portage Solar is … Read more

California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee has amended Assembly Bill 942 to maintain net metering agreements for solar consumers who sell their homes or properties on Tuesday. The amendments also removed language that would deny cap-and-trade climate credits to solar consumers. “Today the Senate Energy Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Josh Becker, sided … Read more

Deriva Energy, LLC, one of the largest clean power developers, owners, and operators in the United States, has announced the appointment of Russell Young as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Young will be responsible for shaping and executing Deriva’s operational strategy, with a strong focus on expanding its capabilities, improving performance, and … Read more

ABB has earned the UL98B certification for its 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector, the first to do so in the renewable energy industry. ABB’s 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector.  Over the last 20 years, solar systems have evolved to handle progressively higher voltages, resulting in lower system costs and higher energy yield. UL certifications are crucial for ensuring product … Read more