Solar Energy

Utility-scale solar and batteries made up most new U.S. power plant builds in early 2026, and that shifts how operators should buy capacity

EIA’s January–June build list shows solar and storage dominating new projects. For big loads, the procurement question is shifting from megawatts to deliverabil

Extreme-heat grid performance is separating solar-and-storage regions from capacity-constrained markets as data center load accelerates

Heat-driven peaks in PJM, SPP and ERCOT are turning price spikes, demand-response headroom and solar-plus-battery penetration into immediate procurement questio

H1 2026 U.S. grid additions show solar plus batteries has become the default project, and gas is the long-lead counterweight

EIA data shows 368 new utility-scale plants in H1 2026, led by 207 solar and 95 batteries. For operators, the focus is shifting to duration, dispatch rights, and contract terms.

First-half 2026 US grid additions show storage is scaling almost as fast as solar, and that changes how operators should write load and interconnection plans

EIA’s January–June interconnection data shows solar led new US builds, but batteries were close behind, reshaping peak planning, contracts, and queue strategy.

Extreme heat is turning solar, batteries and load flexibility into the new capacity test for data center growth

Record summer peaks in PJM, SPP and Texas are exposing where data center load fits, and where it doesn’t, in today’s resource mix.

First-half 2026 grid additions show storage is being procured like capacity, not energy

EIA’s midyear plant list shows solar and batteries dominating new projects, pushing operators to rewrite specs around deliverable MWh and interconnection rights

Utility-scale solar and batteries dominated U.S. plants that actually came online in first half of 2026

EIA’s January to June data shows 207 new utility-scale solar projects and 95 battery projects, a planning signal for grid operators and large-load buyers writin

AI data center demand is forcing a rethink of every power asset on the US grid

Soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is reviving shuttered plants and spawning record-scale solar projects, but grid buildout costs keep climbing.

U.S. wind and solar output climbed 10% in the first half of 2026, outpacing coal and nuclear despite federal headwinds

Wind and solar hit 20% of U.S. electricity generation through June 2026, surpassing both coal and nuclear even as federal incentives expire.

ComEd's 60-site rooftop solar deal and new Colorado River framework mark a pivotal day for utility operators

Three major utility developments landed July 31: a 44 MW community solar buildout in Illinois, a final EIS for post-2026 Colorado River operations, and a prefer

Europe's summer power crunch is accelerating battery and solar investment across the continent

Heat waves, nuclear outages, and drought are pushing European power prices to multi-year highs and fast-tracking grid storage projects from Italy to Slovenia.

Renewable energy roundup: Offshore supply chains, storage deals, and output records define July 16

From a 3.2GW Korean offshore cluster to a GB solar output record, July 16 brought a wave of concrete procurement and operational signals.

Solar hit 8.7% of global power in 2025, but fossil fuels still grew alongside it

The Energy Institute's 75th Statistical Review shows renewables breaking records while global fossil fuel demand also rose, complicating energy procurement stra

Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025

Ember data shows renewables led global energy supply growth in 2025, with solar up 30% and clean power meeting all new electricity demand.

Solar surpasses coal globally as US installations keep climbing in 2026

Solar power has crossed a milestone, outgenerating coal worldwide in H1 2026, even as US policy shifts toward fossil fuels.

Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone

In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.

Sol-Ark Turns Its Headquarters into a Real-World Proving Ground for Commercial Solar Innovation

The future of energy is often discussed in abstract terms, but Sol-Ark is turning that conversation into a living, breathing example. The company is transforming its own 300,000-square-foot headquarters into a fully operational proving ground for advanced commercial solar. Rather than merely selling technology, Sol-Ark is committing to use its own flagship innovations on-site—aligning energy…

Powering a Texas Farm: Sol-Ark and Liniotech’s Solar Farm Energy Storage Partnership in Action

In the heart of Texas, where wide skies meet sprawling farmland, solar farm energy storage is quietly rewriting the rules of rural power. This particular installation showcases the synergy between Sol-Ark’s robust inverter technology and Liniotech’s high-capacity battery storage—proof that renewable energy is no longer just a supplement, but a cornerstone. The 100-kilowatt Liniotech…

The Sol-Ark Installer Rebate Program: A Path to Bigger Payouts for Elite Installers

Sol-Ark’s Installer Rebate Program is making waves by rewarding consistency and expertise in today’s increasingly competitive renewable energy market. Designed exclusively for Silver, Gold, and Platinum Preferred Installers, the program ties quarterly rebates to verified installation activity of Sol-Ark’s powerful 12K and 15K residential hybrid inverters. This performance-based approach doesn’t just incentivize sales—it encourages…

Sol-Ark Installations: The Complete Solution for Reliable Solar Power

Sol-Ark is positioning itself as a cornerstone of reliable, efficient home and commercial power systems in the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy. Their high-efficiency inverters are designed to capture and convert solar energy with minimal loss, while their robust battery storage solutions ensure uninterrupted power, whether during peak demand or unexpected outages. This…

DTECH 2024: SPAN is Ready to Charge Up the Home Electrification Journey

Major funding surge accelerates the race to make electric home upgrades accessible and affordable for millions of homeowners

The Essential Role of Energy Integrators in Modern Homes

As homes become smarter, integrators bridge the gap between traditional power systems and modern automation demands

Rosewater Unscripted: Exploring Power Conditioning and Battery Backup

Continuous power conditioning protects sensitive electronics from voltage fluctuations that battery backup alone cannot prevent