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Production has begun at a battery energy storage system (BESS) factory designated as a project of strategic importance by the European Commission (EC) due to its use of local supply chains.

Data centers are creating problems for the congested, overburdened U.S. power grid. One company thinks it can crowdsource the solution. California-based Voltus operates “virtual power plants” across North America, controlling the amount of electricity that participating homes and businesses consume or send to the…

In January, the coastal California town of Moss Landing witnessed the most destructive battery fire in U.S. history. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed SB 283 , a law designed to prevent a repeat of the disaster by strengthening statewide fire safety standards for grid battery installations. Batteries have become…

El Boletín Oficial del Estado publicó, en la tercera semana de octubre, once proyectos de energías renovables, entre ellos 148,38 MW BESS promovidos por Our New Energy.

El valor estimado del contrato asciende a 1.110.518 euros. La fecha límite para la recepción de ofertas fue el 10 de noviembre. El plazo de ejecución de las obras es de cuatro meses.

The United Nations agency that governs global shipping has voted to delay the adoption of its landmark decarbonization strategy by one year, following intense opposition from the Trump administration. The Friday decision by the International Maritime Organization in London casts uncertainty over the future of the…

<p>Unirac sent notice that it has upgraded one of its most common roof attachment fasteners, improving strength, ease of use, and compatibility across its product lines. The new 003251W –... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/unirac-updates-roof-screw-design-for-faster-installs-and-stronger-performance/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

This analysis and news roundup comes from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. On Thursday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the Loan Program Office’s first deal under its new Energy Dominance Financing Program , closing a $1.6 billion loan guarantee for a subsidiary of…

<p>The Illinois Commerce Commission’s latest ruling expands community and commercial solar programs while advancing new utility-scale procurements to lower costs and strengthen grid reliability Illinois regulators are moving fast to... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/illinois-doubles-solar-program-capacity-to-capture-federal-incentives-before-itc-phase-out/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

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<p>On Oct. 17, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved key updates to the 2024 – 2026 Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) to expand solar capacity and protect Illinois consumers from rising energy costs. The ICC’s decision authorizes an immediate expansion of the Adjustable Block Program by 100% — doubling community, commercial&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/illinois-doubles-capacity-of-solar-incentive-program-ahead-of-federal-itc-phase-out/">Illinois doubles capacity of solar incentive program ahead of federal ITC phase-out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Attorneys general from Colorado, California and 21 other states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for ending the $7 billion Solar for All program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to more than 900,000 households across the country, including 20,000 homes in Colorado. Colorado and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/23-states-sue-epa-for-terminating-solar-for-all-program/">23 states sue EPA for terminating Solar for All program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

US storage and solar developer-operator Lightshift Energy, along with KeyBanc Capital Markets, have closed a US$75 million credit facility.

Utility and power firm Naturgy has started building its first BESS projects in Spain, at four solar PV plants in Almeria and the Canary Islands.

European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), which represents 70 member organisations across the industry value chain, has undergone a rebrand.

See more from Canary Media’s &quot;Chart of the week” column . Electric vehicle sales just hit an all-time high in the U.S. — but don’t expect the boom to last long. For every 10 cars that automakers sold from July through September, one was an EV, according to fresh data from Cox Automotive. In other words, nearly…

Powerlink Queensland is seeking federal approval for transmission infrastructure connecting AGL Energy's 2,000MWh Tuckeroo battery energy storage system (BESS) to the Western Downs Substation in Australia.

<p>In our Bidding Wars series, we will look at the BESS operators and optimizers that are playing (and winning) in the evolving energy market and grid services game. Even small errors... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/bidding-wars-wartsila-launches-gems-pulse-software-to-unlock-hidden-value-in-battery-energy-storage-systems/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Alliant Energy announced the successful integration of its first 100-MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Placed next to the company’s 200-MW solar project in Grant County, the newly operational battery captures and stores excess energy generated by solar and other resources, then releases the energy to the grid as needed. “Energy storage systems, like this&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/alliant-energy-adds-100-mw-bess-next-to-200-mw-wisconsin-solar-project/">Alliant Energy adds 100-MW BESS next to 200-MW Wisconsin solar project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Forecasting software Sunairio has launched the new Omniscale Next-generation Ensemble (ONE) offering to provide critical weather and energy insights. “Sunairio ONE is trained on the Sunairio High-resolution Earth Dataset (the SHED), our proprietary, high-resolution historical weather data archive that’s purpose-built to replicate granular risks for the modern grid,” said Rob Cirincione, CEO of Sunairio. Sunairio&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/new-next-gen-grid-forecast-model-from-sunairio/">New next-gen grid forecast model from Sunairio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>loanTERRA is launching a new platform designed to remove hidden fees and empower more homeowners to access affordable solar and energy-efficiency upgrades. By equipping credit unions, community banks and installers with transparent tools, loanTERRA is reimagining how green lending works — and for who it works. The launch comes at a pivotal time for the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/loanterra-announces-new-program-partnering-with-local-lenders-to-fund-solar-projects/">loanTERRA announces new program partnering with local lenders to fund solar projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The eBoost can scale up to 256 kWh of expandable storage for residential and small commercial projects Going &#8220;one louder&#8221; than many other home energy storage systems (ESS) on the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/fortress-power-launches-eboost-battery-system-with-16-kwh-capacity/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of power in the U.S., bolstered by the previous presidential administration&#8217;s support of renewables. The federal policy landscape has now shifted, but the record-breaking number of installations achieved in recent years captured many of the so-called low-hanging fruit projects. Finding untapped new leads now takes more time, more effort&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/how-geoai-is-helping-u-s-solar-developers-stay-ahead/">How GeoAI is helping U.S. solar developers stay ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Twenty years ago, Exact Solar began in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with a single project and a belief that solar power could make a difference for families and communities. What started as a small family business has grown steadily year after year. Now considered a trustworthy name working in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and a multi-year&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/exact-solar-celebrates-20-years-installing-systems-across-mid-atlantic-region/">Exact Solar celebrates 20 years installing systems across Mid-Atlantic region</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The Department of Energy has closed a $1.6 billion loan guarantee for transmission upgrades in the middle of the country — a move that comes as the Trump administration slashes funding for other grid improvements, including a separate transmission megaproject in the Midwest. The financing from the Department of…