ezVOLTz Taps Driivz to Power Smart Charging as a Service
Driivz, a Vontier company, announced a partnership with ezVOLTz to install its EV charging and energy management software that will enable ezVOLTz’s Charging as a Service (CaaS) solution. EzVOLTz, an end-to-end managed service provider for EV charging infrastructure, serves state and local governments, in addition to businesses, retail locations, and EV fleets. Its CaaS solution […]
Florida Surpasses California in Utility-Scale Solar Capacity
As of early 2025, Florida has overtaken California in utility-scale solar capacity, signaling a realignment of investment priorities and policy dynamics. The Sunshine State’s solar capacity has grown from 4.7 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 to over 18.6 GW in 2025, and it’s mostly due to utility-scale projects.  Flordia’s streamlined permitting process for projects under […]
Ameren Illinois Breaks Ground on Peoria Solar Energy Center
Ameren Illinois has broken ground on a 2.5-megawatt solar energy facility in Peoria, Illinois. Â The Peoria Solar Energy Center is the third clean energy generation facility to be built and operated by Ameren Illinois. Over the last seven years, the company has invested $112.4 million to improve the reliability of power in the Peoria […]
EVgo Lands $225M to Expand U.S. Fast Charging Network
EVgo Inc. has closed on a senior secured, non-recourse credit facility with top tier global project finance banks in the amount of $225 million. The credit facility has an option of $75 million and can reach $300 million total. The facility was oversubscribed and is a first-of-its-kind financing in the commercial bank market for U.S. […]
FTC Solar Offering Developers Safe Harbor Path for ITC Compliance
Solar tracker systems provider FTC Solar, Inc. announced it will be offering a Safe Harbor program to enable utility-scale developers/IPPs to establish “full construction” status in time to secure full ITC eligibility under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and new “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) rules. Due to recent policy shifts, many developers are facing […]
Enphase Unveils 4th-Gen Energy System
Enphase Energy, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced the launch of its 4th-generation Enphase® Energy System, featuring the IQ® Battery 10C, IQ® Meter Collar, and the IQ® Combiner 6C. The system features a smaller footprint, enhanced features, easier installation, and improved reliability. The IQ Battery 10C offers 10 kWh of usable energy and […]
Planted Solar Lands $12M to Reinvent Solar Deployment Model
Planted Solar has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Piva Capital, with continued backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Kholsa Ventures, and Team Builder Ventures. The company made a name for itself as a solar deployment platform helping project developers build more efficiently. The investment comes at a critical time, as the U.S. […]
PowerBank Ties New Solar Project to Bitcoin Strategy
PowerBank Corporation has announced that its 3.79 MW Geddes Solar Power Project in New York State is now fully operational. The project marks the official launch of the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy. Delivering 3.79 MW of clean energy annually, the Geddes Project produces enough electricity to power around 450 homes each year. The project was […]
New York’s Draft Energy Roadmap Targets 2040 Clean Energy Goals
The New York State Energy Planning Board released a draft State Energy Plan outlining its objectives through 2040, complete with recommendations for meeting the state’s energy needs of the future.  The plans include ambitous targets for utility-scale and distributed solar and energy projects.  Over the next 15 years, the state aims to reach […]
bp pulse Opens Largest U.S. EV Charging Hub Near LAX
bp’s global EV charging infrastructure business, bp pulse, announced the opening of its largest EV charging hub in the U.S. The flagship location, located two miles away from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), features 48 ultrafast EV charging bays and is equipped with 400kW and 150kW DC fast chargers, as well as CCS and NACS […]
Lucid Air Gains Tesla Supercharger Access Starting July 31
Lucid Group announced updates and enhancements to its Lucid Air model lineup, including access to the Tesla Supercharger network, beginning July 31, 2025. All Lucid Air owners will be able to utilize the North American Tesla Supercharger network, regardless of model or model year.  Lucid Air uses a NACS adapter to plug into compatible […]
Enbridge Announces 600 MW Texas Solar Farm to Support Meta PlatformsÂ
Enbridge Inc. has reached a final investment decision on its 600 MW Texas solar project, Clear Fork. Construction of the utility-scale solar facility is currently underway, near San Antonio. It is expected to become operational during summer 2027.  Meta signed a long-term contract for 100% of the renewable energy generated by Clear Fork. According […]