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With utility bills rising fast , an increasing number of states are looking to virtual power plants as a potential solution. As of last year, 34 states have programs that call on utilities to use smart thermostats and water heaters, batteries and EV chargers, and energy management systems at businesses and factories…

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here . In the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Congress voted to invest $5 billion in accelerating a phaseout of diesel school…

<p>Oxford PV, a solar perovskite company operating in Europe, has opened its patent portfolio to American panel manufacturer First Solar. First Solar has signed a patent licensing agreement with Oxford PV, which provides First Solar with access to Oxford&#8217;s existing issued patents and currently pending patent applications. The non-exclusive license allows First Solar to continue&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/first-solar-gets-access-to-oxford-pv-perovskite-patents/">First Solar gets access to Oxford PV perovskite patents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The Massachusetts House has released its redraft of a climate omnibus bill (H.4744). The bill includes provisions recommended by advocacy organizations, including Vote Solar, that would make the grid more resilient and more affordable, but it still calls for dramatic funding cuts to the Commonwealth’s nation-leading energy efficiency program. While many of the solar provisions&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/vote-solar-rewritten-massachusetts-climate-bill-good-for-solar-but-lacks-long-term-plan/">Vote Solar: Rewritten Massachusetts climate bill good for solar but lacks long-term plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Form Energy invented a novel iron-air battery to store clean energy for much longer timeframes than conventional lithium-ion batteries can. The startup is still constructing its first commercial project, in Minnesota, but today revealed it has clinched a potentially game-changing follow-up in the same state to…

<p>Last year&#8217;s Intersolar &#38; Energy Storage North America (IESNA) flagship show took place in something of a limbo period. With President Trump having just retaken office a month prior —... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/intersolar-2026-recap-fractured-times-call-for-collaborative-measures/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The Dept. of Commerce has released its preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) amounts in an investigation on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. India has a general 125.87% subsidy rate, Indonesia&#8217;s general rate is 104.38% and Laos received an 80.67% rate. CVDs are placed on imports to cancel-out subsidies given to producers in and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/commerce-suggests-100-tariffs-for-solar-panels-from-india-indonesia-laos/">Commerce suggests 100%+ tariffs for solar panels from India, Indonesia, Laos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Sunrun has forged a distributed power plant partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&#38;E) using more than 1,000 customers’ solar and storage systems to export energy to reduce grid constraints. “Sunrun’s groundbreaking program with PG&#38;E shows that distributed power plants can help communities avoid the high cost of adding more poles and wires to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/pge-expands-sunrun-solar-storage-projects-for-backup-grid-power/">PG&#038;E expands Sunrun solar + storage projects for backup grid power</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>GreenSpark Solar and Encore Renewable Energy have completed a 13-MWDC portfolio of agrivoltaic community solar projects across New York and Vermont. The three-project portfolio includes the 3.8-MW Constable Solar (Constable, New York), 2.9-MW Boardman Hill Solar (West Rutland, Vermont) and 6.3-MW Danyow Solar (Sheldon, Vermont). This portfolio includes Encore&#8217;s first completed solar project in New&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/greenspark-encore-bring-online-13-mw-agrivoltaic-community-solar-portfolio/">GreenSpark, Encore bring online 13-MW agrivoltaic community solar portfolio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>By Ryan Mayfield &#124; The new Code book is here! The new Code book is here! The 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is now available. And while... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/featured/what-to-know-about-the-2026-national-electrical-code/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

Ten years ago, on February 24, 2016, the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Sabine Pass Terminal was exported from the United States, marking the beginning of a new era in U.S. LNG exports. Today, the United States is the world's largest LNG exporter, ahead of both Australia and Qatar. LNG exports surged from 0.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2016 to 15.0 Bcf/d in 2025, and in our February Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast U.S. LNG exports to exceed 18.1 Bcf/d in 2027. LNG exports from the United States increased for several reasons, including abundant natural gas supply and reserves, flexible LNG export contracts, and relatively low feedgas costs. In addition, increasing international demand and a favorable investment climate have supported LNG infrastructure expansions in the United States.

A pesar de la caída de los costes de las obleas, los precios de los módulos solares aumentaron 0,01 € /Wp hasta alcanzar los 0,015 €/Wp en febrero, lo que supone un incremento del 15 % al 18 % por encima del mínimo registrado en diciembre de 2024.

Argentina added around 810 MW of solar PV capacity in 2025, bringing total installed PV capacity to 2,483 MW, according to data from Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico (CAMMESA).

<p>Rising temperatures across France since the mid-1970s are putting Tour de France competitors at “high...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/dangerous-heat-for-tour-de-france-riders-only-a-question-of-time/">Dangerous heat for Tour de France riders only a ‘question of time’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

A new review examines the impact of large hail on PV systems, covering damage, testing methods, and mitigation strategies. Researchers highlight risks across Europe and the U.S. and explore ways to improve module resilience.

Saudi Arabian energy giant ACWA Power will build two 1 GW solar power plants in Türkiye as part of a wider investment agreement covering 5 GW of new renewables capacity in the country.

Renewable curtailment in Chile reached 6,084 GWh in 2025, up 7.8% year on year, underscoring mounting transmission congestion as the country’s power mix becomes increasingly renewable.

Lightsource bp has sold a 1GW operational solar PV portfolio, with options to build 800MW of co-located battery storage, in Australia.

Ahora toca actuar sobre las demandas que han colapsado la red eléctrica con numerosas peticiones de permisos al haber una regulación que genera este tipo de burbujas.

Weidmuller USA has launched the WM4 C PV Connectors, designed for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar systems. The connectors support up to 1,500 V, feature crimp contacts, an anti-tampering lock, and IP67 protection.

The recent successes of the energy storage market in Europe bring new challenges alongside industry maturity, writes Vicente Abad.

Sánchez mantuvo una videoconferencia con el presidente de Moeve, Luca Molinari, y el CEO de la compañía, Maarten Wetselas, sobre el futuro de la firma y sus próximos planes para la descarbonización.

How PV modules are treated at the end of their life is an increasingly important issue, but some recycling practices leave a lot to be desired. Scott Azevedo from Intertek CEA explores how asking the right questions, paying closer attention to end-of-life treatment, and steering volume toward good recyclers can have positive long-term consequences for the solar industry.

Wooderson Solar Development Co has secured federal environmental approval for a 450MW solar PV power plant with 3,600MWh of co-located battery energy storage in Queensland, Australia.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/priority-skyline-header-.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to electric two-wheelers, but this time the approach looks more targeted – and notably, it’s drawing broader support from major bike advocacy groups.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/24/another-new-california-e-bike-bill-was-just-introduced-now-with-broader-support/#more-456882">more…</a>