Xcel Energy Proposes Midwest’s Largest Battery Storage Project
Xcel Energy has submitted a proposal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build the largest battery energy storage site in the Midwest, located at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. Per the proposal, Xcel plans to double the amount of battery storage adjacent to the Sherco coal plant, which is scheduled to retire […]
NJEDA Launches $50M Take Charge Program to Expand EV Infrastructure
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board has approved a new clean energy program that will increase the number of EV charging stations across the state. The $50 million Take Charge Program will dedicate funding to charging infrastructure projects for private commercial fleets, assisting in covering the cost of labor, materials, and equipment. Companies eligible to […]
Prysmian Unveils $63.8M Expansion of Du Quoin Facility
Prysmian recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a $63.8 million expansion at its Du Quoin, Illinois plant, coinciding with the facility’s 60th anniversary celebration. Prysmian’s facility manufactures custom CL Advantage medium collection cables, designed to conserve energy by minimizing line loss during transmission. The cables, a key component of underground substation […]
Nexamp Secures $600M to Expand Solar and Storage Portfolio
Nexamp has closed on a $600 million aggregation facility with ATLAS SP Partners to support its growing portfolio of U.S. distributed solar and energy storage projects. The facility enables Nexamp to efficiently fund projects at the start of construction while retaining the flexibility to convert to term financing within the same structure. Once the company reaches a critical mass of operating […]
DEI Transforms Superfund Site into Award-Nominated Solar + Storage Project
EPC provider for utility-scale solar and storage projects, Distributed Energy Infrastructure (DEI), has completed construction on a new 7.1 MW solar + 4 MW battery storage project in Acton, Massachusetts. The site was previously home to a chemical manufacturing facility and designated an EPC Superfund site due to significantly contaminated soil, including asbestos. Due to […]
Ameresco Delivers Arizona’s Largest BTM Storage Project
Ameresco, Inc. has announced the development and commercial operation of its 50MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS)—the largest behind-the-meter (BTM) project in Arizona. The project was developed in Kingman, Arizona for Nucor, the largest steel producer in North America. It will support a major expansion that includes the installation of a new electric arc furnace that will […]
Kempower Expands Southeast Presence Through PowerUp Partnership
DC fast-charging solutions manufacturer Kempower has been awarded several new sites through its partnership with PowerUp America, fueling growth in the company’s presence in North America. The new public EV charging site installations are a testament to Kempower’s continued support of America’s clean transportation transition under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and other programs. […]
Leading the Charge: Exhibitors to Watch at IESNA Texas
As the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Texas event approaches, we’re spotlighting the companies and organizations driving progress across solar, storage, and clean energy innovation. Texas continues to play a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy, and this year’s exhibitors represent the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping that growth. Explore who you’ll meet […]
Meet Our Advisory Board – Featuring Ravi Manghani
The Leaders Who Help Shape IESNA’s Conference Program Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s (IESNA) Advisory Board provides industry expertise and guidance, helping us develop timely, engaging, and educational programs that provide clean energy professionals with diverse perspectives, actionable insights, and innovative solutions. From the conference program to the exhibit hall, the contributions of these […]
ENGIE and Meta Expand Clean Energy Partnership in Texas
ENGIE North America (ENGIE) has entered into additional Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Meta, a move that will broaden the scale of its commercial relationship to more than 1.3 GW across four Texas projects. The announced PPAs include ENGIE’s new 600 MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Stonewall County—the company’s largest asset within its 11 […]
Maryland Expands Solar Access with $17 Million in Community Grants
Governor Wes Moore has announced $17 million in grants to allow more income-qualified Marylanders to participate in the Community Solar Grant Program. The program makes solar power accessible to renters or those who cannot install solar panels on their own properties. The Maryland Energy Administration is prioritizing projects sited on landfills or brownfields in its […]
Edge Energy, Lincoln Electric Bring Fast EV Charging to Power-Limited Sites
Energy solutions provider Edge Energy has collaborated with Lincoln Electric to deliver fast, reliable EV charging to locations lacking access to three-phase power. The solution, built on Edge Energy’s solid-state digital phase conversion technology, integrates Lincoln Electric’s Velion® 50kW DC Fast Chargers with DC America’s EV charging platform, to deliver high-performance fast charging through a single-phase […]