• July 10, 2026

Peak Energy announced the establishment of a grid-scale sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Sacramento, California. The company has selected an 183,000-square-foot site at Metro Air Park, which should accommodate an annual production capacity of 4 gigawatt-hours. With customer orders exceeding 6 gigawatt-hours secured, Peak is expected to commence production and shipments in the first quarter of 2027. "America needs energy storage that is lower-cost, more affordable, more reliable, and specifically designed to meet grid demands," said Landon Mossburg, CEO and co-founder of Peak Energy. "This facility demonstrates that the U.S. can not only lead in technological innovation but also in large-scale manufacturing. With our manufacturing plant in Sacramento, we are driving American energy innovation, lowering electricity costs, and creating high-quality jobs." Peak Energy will invest $71 million in the Sacramento plant, creating 239 new local jobs. After a competitive nationwide site selection process, Peak chose Sacramento due to factors such as the region's manufacturing talent pool, proximity to California's growing energy storage market, strong state and local support, and the leadership of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council in bringing together labor, utility, and economic development partners. Peak's expansion in California is supported by a $105 million CalCompetes tax credit, which was awarded in May 2026. Peak plans to commercialize the first fully passive grid-scale energy storage system, designed to require no scheduled maintenance for 20 years and serve as a plug-and-play alternative to today's battery storage systems. Peak states that eliminating battery cooling costs alone could save users an average of $100 million annually in California, while also helping reduce overall storage costs and providing more affordable electricity. To date, Peak has signed customer agreements with Jupiter Power, Energy Vault, and RWE Americas, and recently announced a strategic partnership with General Motors, including an investment from GM Ventures, pairing GM's next-generation sodium-ion battery technology with Peak's proprietary energy storage platform.

• July 09, 2026

Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Group, announced the commencement of solar panel installation for the Oregon Trail Solar Project in Gilliam County, Oregon. This 57-megawatt energy project marks a significant milestone in its construction, supporting 200 local union jobs. "The installation of solar panels at the Oregon Trail Solar Project marks a significant milestone in advancing new energy infrastructure for Oregon," said Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO of Avangrid. "Projects like Oregon Trail are creating jobs, supporting local communities, and helping meet the region's growing electricity demand." Upon completion next year, the Oregon Trail Solar Project will include over 100,000 solar panels and generate enough electricity annually to power approximately 10,000 U.S. households. In addition to creating job opportunities, Avangrid also anticipates that the project will contribute $6 million in combined local taxes (in lieu taxes) and property taxes to Gillem County over its lifecycle, supporting various public services, including schools and infrastructure. The Oregon Trail is adjacent to Avangrid's operational Pachwáywit Fields solar project and its recently announced Shutler Energy Storage project. Today, Avangrid operates over 2.5 gigawatts of capacity in Oregon, including the Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar projects in Wasco County, as well as the Tower Solar project in Morrow County.

• July 08, 2026

The 100-megawatt Bexar battery energy storage system, developed by Goshe Energy Storage, has achieved commercial operation and NERC registration in Bexar County, Texas. As a facility exceeding the 75 MVA threshold, Bexar BESS is required to register as a NERC Category 1 Generating Owner (GO). Radian Generation worked closely with Goshe Energy Storage during the final stages of commissioning to verify engineering controls, confirm technical alignment, establish procedures, and meet NERC CIP cybersecurity obligations, ensuring full regulatory compliance at the time of registration. "Bringing a facility of this scale into commercial operation while meeting NERC registration requirements is no easy task. Radian's team understood our timeline, collaborated seamlessly with our engineers, and ensured we were compliant and confident the moment we went live," said Tyler Bohan, Goshe's Engineering Director. Mill Creek Renewables is the EPC contractor for the 134 MWh Bexar BESS project, which was completed last year.

• July 07, 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has installed 8 gigawatts of distributed solar energy, achieving the state's goal of 10 gigawatts ahead of schedule by 2030. This growth in the distributed solar market has generated approximately $12.2 billion in private investment and created over 16,000 jobs in the state. "New York continues to set higher standards for solar energy within our state's communities, celebrating another milestone," Hochul said. "This low-cost, reliable clean energy is delivering cost savings to households and businesses while expanding the availability of renewable resources, benefiting our environment, our economy, and contributing to New York's diverse energy resource mix." There is sufficient solar energy to power over 1.3 million households and businesses in the state. Currently, more than 276,000 projects are in operation, with an additional 2.7 gigawatts under development. Community solar projects expand access to clean energy in New York by allowing households and businesses to participate in solar initiatives without installing panels on their own properties. "New York is home to 35% of the nation's community solar installations—ensuring its position as the largest community solar market in the country," said Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). "Solar power is one of the most reliable contributors to our state's grid, generating electricity during peak loads and reducing energy costs for all New Yorkers, not just those participating in community solar programs." Last summer, solar power helped New York City save approximately $90 million in electricity demand during peak hours, reducing reliance on the power grid. On June 3rd, New York set a new solar power generation record, with solar energy supplying about 29% of the state's electricity demand at noon. "We are witnessing the benefits of New York's solar assets in real time," said Rory Christian, Chairman and CEO of the New York State Public Service Commission. "Solar is alleviating stress on our grid while delivering significant reliability advantages during peak demand periods. This milestone we celebrate today is a victory for achieving affordable and clean energy for all New Yorkers." After achieving its initial target of 6 gigawatts for distributed solar power in 2024, New York installed a record 1.28 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025. The NY-Sun program offers incentives for households, businesses, and communities to make solar energy more affordable and accessible while reducing their energy costs and enhancing grid efficiency and reliability. In 2027, Hochul allocated $200 million in New York's budget for NY-Sun, which will help expand the state's solar success and further improve energy affordability for all New Yorkers.

• July 03, 2026

The New Jersey legislature unanimously passed a bill to expand the adoption of "plug-in solar" systems, including for tenants and apartment residents. The Garden State Plug-in Solar Act (S2368/A4836) removes outdated restrictions that have historically hindered plug-in solar and provides households with a practical way to reduce energy bills and participate in the clean energy transition. Plug-in solar panels, suitable for balconies, patios, or porches, offer a low-cost and accessible option for households to reduce electricity bills and reliance on expensive power. This technology is widely popular. A FDU poll in April found that nearly 80% of New Jersey residents support plug-in solar. "New Jersey must ensure that our energy policies can reduce costs for residents, and this law is a direct step toward achieving that goal," said Senator John McCain. "Plug-in solar makes clean and affordable energy a reality for every household in the state." If signed by the governor, New Jersey will join eight other states that allow rooftop solar, including Utah, Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia. "Generating clean energy at home is the fastest and most reliable way to protect New Jersey households from rising energy costs," said Elowyn Corby, Senior Regional Director of Vote Solar Action Fund and convenor of the NJ Shines Coalition. "Plug-in solar is a simple solution to shield families from surging bills and the impossible choices they bring—such as whether to pay energy bills or buy groceries. While more work remains to ensure all households have access to clean energy, this marks a significant step forward for clean energy affordability in New Jersey."

• July 02, 2026

Renewable energy developer New Energy and community leaders, along with officials and students from the Harlem School District, gathered in March Snyder Park, Illinois, on Wednesday to celebrate the grid connection of a new 5.5-megawatt community solar project. This community solar project, operated on land owned by New Energy Equity within the school district, will generate 8.3 million kWh of clean energy annually—enough to power 1,002 homes in Illinois. Local ComEd customers can also participate in the community solar initiative and receive credits on their utility bills for their share of the project's output, thereby reducing their electricity costs. By leasing state-owned land and participating as a subscriber in the community solar project, the Harlem School District will receive annual lease payments and electricity discounts over 25 years to help offset the energy costs of its nine schools. "We are extremely proud of this project because it has brought many positive effects," said Kyle Marchesseault, marketing vice president of New Energy Equity. "It has provided the school district with rental income and electricity cost savings. It has also helped four deserving, accomplished students through scholarships. Moreover, it supplies more energy to the local community during periods of increased electricity demand." In addition to the environmental impact, the event also celebrated a new scholarship program funded by New Energy Equity, which will award $10,000 annually to students in the Harlem School District over the 25-year lifespan of the solar project. "Today, we celebrate not only the completion of the project but also the beginning of a transformative partnership between our school district and New Energy Equity," said Principal Terrell Yarbrough. "This collaboration represents what happens when organizations come together with a shared vision for the future. It will be a partnership that has a lasting impact not only on our school but also on our students, our community, and future generations."

• July 01, 2026

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final ruling in the voltage infringement case involving main bus cable assemblies for solar projects between Shoals Technologies Group and the defendant. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary of the ITC, signed this letter, which confirms that Voltage has indeed infringed on Shoals' patents and violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing infringing LYNX mainframe bus products into the United States. The ITC has issued a limited exclusion order against Voltage's infringing products. "We are proud to defend U.S. intellectual property and the innovators who design, invent, and manufacture in America," said Brandon Moss, CEO of Shoals. "Protecting intellectual property is crucial to securing America's energy future, and we appreciate the ITC's decision in support of this. Shoals will continue to advocate for American innovation and manufacturing by investing domestically, safeguarding its intellectual property, and helping build a resilient U.S. energy supply chain.". ” Voltage's next-generation bus solution, LYNX PLUS, has been found not to infringe on Shoals' patents. The company will continue promoting the redesigned solution in the U.S. market. Voltage plans to open a new eBOS manufacturing facility in North Carolina to produce more domestically made products. Voltage Energy independently developed its main busbar solution and will continue to innovate. The solar industry relies on open and fair competition, rather than eliminating competitors through litigation and unfair business practices," said Li Wang, CEO of Voltage Energy.

• June 30, 2026

Sabanci Renewables, a subsidiary of Turkish energy company Sabanci Holding, has entered into a power purchase agreement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to buy all the electricity generated by its 100 MW AC/130 MW DC Lucky 7 Solar and 120 MW AC/156 MW DC Pepper Solar projects in Texas. These two projects are expected to be completed in the second half of 2027. It is anticipated that they will create over 600 job opportunities during the construction process. "Signing a long-term renewable energy agreement with Meta marks a significant step for Sabanci Renewables as we continue to expand our presence in the U.S.," said Turgay Kahn Doançolu, President of Strategic Investment and Operations at Sabanci Group. "For Sabanci Renewable Energy, this also represents another strategic milestone in our journey in the U.S. market, reinforcing our focus on building sustainable partnerships with institutional and corporate users." In just the past two months, Solar Power World reported that Meta has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar projects exceeding 150 megawatts with RWE Renewables, EDP Renewables, Enbridge, and Zelestra. "We are delighted to support the development of the Lucky 7 and Pepper solar projects, which will together add new solar capacity to the Texas grid," said Amanda Yang, head of Meta's Clean and Renewable Energy Division. "The long-term agreement with Sabanci Renewables reflects the kind of partnerships we value—those capable of bringing significant new energy resources online."

• June 29, 2026

The recently completed 480 kWAC solar array in the southern part of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is now the city's largest photovoltaic project. This array at Steere Farm Wells is powering a critical pumping facility for one of Ann Arbor's largest electricity consumers. This collaboration is the result of cooperation between the Ann Arbor Water Authority, the Information Technology Bureau, and the Office of Sustainability and Innovation (OSI), which led and funded the project in line with the city's A2ZERO carbon neutrality goals. "There have been many changes," said Simi Barr, Senior Analyst for Municipal Operations at OSI. "It requires collaboration among numerous city staff and departments, as well as external consultants and contractors, to ensure the systems we design achieve their intended purposes without compromising the city's critical water infrastructure." This device is Ann Arbor's latest initiative for its own operations and the city's decarbonization mission. By 2025, two additional city facilities will be equipped with solar panels, the Veterans Memorial Park will have solar-powered parking shelters, the Ann Arbor Police Department fleet will add an electric pursuit vehicle, four all-electric garbage trucks will begin collection services, and several other actions will be taken to reduce the city's carbon footprint. More developments are expected in 2026, including the installation of at least three solar arrays, which will include a residential energy storage project led by the city-owned utility Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility. This work is part of the A2ZERO initiative, a plan by the City of Ann Arbor to achieve a just and equitable transition to carbon neutrality across the entire community by 2030.