Walmart’s EV Charging Network Reaches 100 Stores Across 20 States
Walmart has celebrated the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated EV fast charging site, located at a Supercenter in Monument, Colorado. The milestone brings Walmart’s charging network to 100 stores across 20 states. Most Walmart EV charging locations feature between 8 and 16 fast charging stalls capable of delivering up to 400 kilowatts (kW) […]
DeltaX Selects Monroe, Georgia for North American HQ, Battery Storage Manufacturing Facility
South Korean battery energy storage solutions provider DeltaX has announced plans to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Walton County, Georgia, creating approximately 250 jobs and representing a $141 million investment in the state. The announcement was made by Governor Brian Kemp. The new facility will be located at the Piedmont Regional Industrial Park […]
Sol Systems, DESRI Close 200 MW Texas Solar Deal in Hardin County
Sol Systems, a national clean energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), has acquired the 200-megawatt (MW) AC Lumberton Solar Project in Hardin County, Texas from DESRI, a utility-scale renewable energy developer and investor. The project is backed by a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) and marks Sol Systems’ second project acquisition of 2026. DESRI […]
San Francisco Gives Residents a Say in Where Public EV Chargers Go with New Citywide Program
San Francisco has launched a permanent citywide curbside EV charging program, giving charging operators a clear path to install public chargers across the city while allowing residents to nominate preferred locations through a new online map. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is now accepting applications from qualified charging operators, who must obtain a […]
Texas Tightens Residential Solar Sales Oversight as New Registration Requirements Take Effect
New requirements under Texas Senate Bill 1036, the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act, take full effect September 1, 2026, mandating that residential solar salespeople register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and work exclusively for registered solar retailers. According to Houston Public Media, the registration and enforcement provisions are the final phase of […]
NeoVolta Power, SK On Strike Strategic Deal to Advance Domestic BESS Manufacturing
NeoVolta Power, a majority-owned subsidiary of NeoVolta Inc., has entered into a five-year strategic supply and manufacturing collaboration with SK On, establishing a framework for up to 18 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of combined activity between the two companies from 2027 through 2031. The collaboration begins with a signed agreement for SK On to supply 9 GWh […]
California Approves SB 868, Makes Plug-In Balcony Solar Accessible to Renters and Homeowners
The California Legislature has passed Senate Bill 868, also known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would remove the regulatory barriers that have kept small plug-in solar systems out of reach for millions of apartment, condo, and single-family home residents across the state. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for his […]
Rural California Town of Pescadero Secures Funding for Groundbreaking Community Microgrid Project
WestLight Energy has announced receipt of the final piece of funding needed to build one of California’s largest community microgrids in Pescadero, a rural farming community of approximately 700 residents in San Mateo County that has long struggled with recurring power outages affecting homes, businesses, schools, and essential services. Unlike most microgrids, which are designed […]
Cummins Lands Largest BESS Deployment to Date for Data Center Project
Cummins Inc. has announced that its Power Generation business has been selected to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a large U.S. data center project, marking the company’s largest BESS deployment to date. The project will use Cummins’ utility-scale BESS solution to manage AI-driven load fluctuations, reduce demand spikes, and maintain a stable load […]
PSE&G’s GridSmart Battery Pilot Brings Residential Storage Incentives to New Jersey Customers
New Jersey utility PSE&G has launched the GridSmart Battery Program, a residential battery storage pilot offering customers a $5,000 incentive toward the purchase and installation of a qualifying home battery system. The program also includes an option for up to $25,000 in interest-free, on-bill repayment for remaining installation costs. Beyond providing backup power during outages, […]
Dimension Energy Raises $857M to Advance Distributed Solar Growth Across Five States
Dimension Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of distributed energy infrastructure, has secured $857 million in new capital to accelerate growth across its distributed solar portfolio. The financing comprises a $200 million upsize of its corporate credit facility and a $657 million construction-to-term debt and tax equity package. The corporate credit facility upsize brings Dimension’s […]
Enphase Enters Commercial Storage Market with IQ Battery C80
Enphase Energy has opened U.S. pre-orders for the IQ Battery C80, the company’s first commercial battery storage system, bringing its distributed microinverter-based architecture into the commercial and industrial (C&I)Â and multifamily energy storage market. Shipments are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The all-in-one, AC-coupled system delivers 80 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of usable energy […]