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California legislators introduce new community solar bill to fix problems of the last

Last week, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1260, legislation designed to strengthen and expand the initial framework for California’s community solar + storage program established by AB 2316. By ensuring fair compensation for community solar projects and creating a viable path for widespread adoption, AB 1260 would lower energy costs, provide clean energy… …

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Hoymiles releases new lightweight residential microinverter

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Hoymiles announced it has launched its MiS series microinverters at Intersolar North America 2025. The MiS microinverter boasts the lightest weight and highest efficiency in its class. Designed to deliver high quality and reliability, the MiS series is engineered to maximize power generation across a wide range of applications and enhance ROI. With a weight… …

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Solar remained fastest-growing source of electricity in 2024

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A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that throughout 2024, solar remained the nation’s fastest growing source of electricity as the mix of all renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided almost a quarter of the total. Key Year-to-Date (YTD) Trends… …

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SolarEdge achieves Build America, Buy America Act compliance for C&I inverters, optimizers

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SolarEdge Technologies announced that its comprehensive U.S.-manufactured solar inverter portfolio has achieved Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act compliance, notably including its planned C&) 480-V product line. This milestone will enable participation in federal infrastructure projects, including federally funded grants and projects, while supporting domestic manufacturing and job creation across its facilities in Florida and… …

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New study finds 65% self-generated power benefits Northern California homeowners most

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A new study by Agile Electrification and the UC San Diego Design Lab finds 65% grid defection, where homeowners use self-generated power and rely less on the power grid, can save North Bay homeowners an estimated $150,000 over 20 years by reducing and stabilizing energy costs and protecting against future rate increases. The study demonstrates …

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Meta spurs 396-MW solar project development from Cypress Creek

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Facebook parent company Meta has signed a landmark environmental attribute purchase agreement (EAPA) that will enable Cypress Creek Renewables to construct a 396-MWAC/505-MWDC solar facility in Texas, supporting the social media platform’s goal to match its operations with 100% clean and renewable energy. The new solar facility, Hanson Solar, will be owned and operated by …

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GameChange Solar deploys trackers on 2-kV pilot PV project

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Intertek, an industry quality assurance provider, verified that GameChange Solar‘s Genius Tracker single-axis solar tracker system is compatible with approved components for operation of a solar project at 2 kV. Genius Tracker was installed on a 5-MW project in the Southeast operating with 2 kV electrical system. Credit: GameChange Solar The transition from 1,500 V …

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First Solar files TOPCon patent infringement claim against JinkoSolar

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First Solar has filed a patent infringement claim against JinkoSolar, related to a TOPCon patent that First Solar owns due to a company acquisition from 12 years ago. First Solar filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. First Solar owns U.S. patent No. 9,130,074, which covers manufacturing methods for TOPCon silicon solar …

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Talon PV can make TOPCon solar cells in US after licensing tech from First Solar

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Talon PV, a new silicon solar cell manufacturer currently under construction in Texas, has secured the license for TOPCon cell manufacturing patents from First Solar. Talon intends to make n-type TOPCon solar cells at its 4-GW manufacturing site, which is expected to commence operations in Q1 2026. First Solar, which makes cadmium-telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar …

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FranklinWH unveils new aPower battery with direct solar integration

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FranklinWH Energy Storage has unveiled the newest addition to its aPower lithium-iron phosphate energy storage series, the aPower S. The new residential battery has a 15-kWh capacity and 15-year warranty. It is also FranklinWH’s first battery to use Gen 2 grid-scale cells that generate more than 10,000 cycles. aPower S contains a hybrid inverter, directly …

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