Solar Grazing in the U.S. Surges: 113,000 Sheep Now Maintaining 129,000 Acres of Solar Farms

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The 2024 U.S. Solar Grazing Census reveals over 113,000 sheep grazing 129,000 acres of solar fields, highlighting rapid growth in agrivoltaics and dual-use land practices across the nation.

Engie North America Integrates Solar Panel Recycling into Midwest Projects

June 19, 2025

Engie North America partners with Solarcycle to include recycling provisions in power purchase agreements for 375 MW of solar projects, aiming to divert 48 million pounds of material from landfills.

Residential Solar Market Forecast: 9% Annual Growth Through 2030 Despite Policy and Economic Challenges

June 16, 2025

The Q2 2025 U.S. Solar Market Insight report projects strong long-term growth for residential solar, with a 9% annual increase through 2030, despite near-term impacts from tariffs, tax credit uncertainty, and high interest rates.

U.S. Solar Developers Secure Over $1 Billion in New Project Financing

June 12, 2025

Soltage, Origis Energy, and rPlus Energies have announced over $1 billion in solar and storage financing, signaling investor confidence despite policy uncertainty.

AES Completes First 1 GW Phase of Bellefield Solar-Plus-Storage Project in California

June 12, 2025

AES has completed the first 1 GW phase of the Bellefield solar-plus-storage project in Kern County, California. The full facility will become the largest of its kind in the U.S., supplying clean power under a long-term agreement with Amazon.

Qcells Launches Solar Panel Recycling Facility in Georgia, Creating the First U.S. Circular Supply Chain

June 9, 2025

Qcells has launched EcoRecycle, a dedicated solar panel recycling operation in Cartersville, Georgia, making it the first U.S. silicon solar manufacturer with a fully circular supply chain. Learn how this boosts sustainability in the solar industry.

SolarEdge Reaches 250,000 Inverter Milestone in Texas, Strengthening U.S. Solar Supply Chain

June 6, 2025

SolarEdge celebrates the production of its 250,000th inverter at Flex’s Austin facility, reinforcing U.S. manufacturing, energy independence, and reliable supply for solar distributors nationwide.

Global Solar Investment Set to Hit $450 Billion as Clean Energy Spending Surges in 2025

June 5, 2025

IEA forecasts record $3.3 trillion in global energy investment for 2025, with solar power leading clean energy growth. Battery storage and grid challenges also highlighted.

Texas Passes Bill to Fast-Track Residential Solar and Storage Permits

June 2, 2025

Texas lawmakers passed SB 1202 to streamline permits for residential solar and energy storage systems, allowing third-party inspections and faster project approvals.

New York Finalizes Contracts for 2.5 GW of Renewable Energy Projects

May 29, 2025

New York State has approved 26 new large-scale renewable energy projects, adding over 2.5 GW of clean energy capacity and $6 billion in private investment to power more than 670,000 homes.

U.S. House Passes Bill Slashing Solar Tax Credits, Triggering Global Supply Chain Shifts

May 23, 2025

The U.S. House has passed legislation cutting key solar tax incentives, raising industry concerns about investment losses and supply instability. Developers may increasingly rely on global distribution channels for pricing and delivery security.

Canadian Solar Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results with Resilient Solar and Storage Growth

May 19, 2025

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) posted Q1 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion, exceeding guidance with 6.9 GW solar shipments and a record 91 GWh energy storage pipeline, despite global market headwinds.