Arizona’s Box Canyon Solar Project Now Operational
Next-generation power and digital infrastructure company BrightNight has partnered with Cordelio Power and the Southwest Public Power Agency (SPPA) Inc. to begin commercial operations of the 300-megawatt utility-scale Box Canyon Solar Project. Located in Pinal County, Arizona, the project represents the largest clean energy procurement in SPPA’s history. It is also the first project […]
IESNA 2025 Insights: Career Growth Through Communication and Connection
Krista Simicich Digital Editor Inside The Episode Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s 2025 Flagship event, these conversations spotlight the communication, career, and community strategies that power success in the clean energy industry. In Episode 20, Catherine McLean, founder and CEO of Dylan Green, shares how clean energy professionals […]
CleanCapital Expands Domestic Clean Energy Portfolio
Independent power producer (IPP) CleanCapital announced the acquisition of distributed generation assets totaling over 27 MW of solar capacity and 25 MWh of battery storage in Massachusetts and California. Acquired from Pacifico Energy, the portfolio includes two Massachusetts SMART solar and energy storage assets and four behind-the-meter (BTM) solar and energy storage assets in California. […]
ENGIE, SOLARCYCLE Partner on Precycling Initiative
ENGIE North America announced it is piloting a new precycling provision that will integrate solar panel and project component recycling into initial agreements for four upcoming projects with technology-based solar panel recycling company SOLARCYCLE. The provision incorporates recycling into power purchase agreements (PPAs) as a way to support developers with end-of-life material recycling at the […]
Electric Era Sets New Industry Standard with 54-Day Fast Charger Installation
Seattle-based EV charging solutions provider Electric Era has set a new industry standard with an unprecedented 54-day start-to-finish installation of six EV charging stalls at a Costco Wholesale warehouse in Florida. The project was contracted on April 7, 2025, construction and testing were completed 10 days after, and the site went live on May 30, […]
Eaton’s “Factories as a Grid” Approach to Help Manufacturers Cut Costs, Emissions
Eaton, an intelligent power management company, is working to transform electrification and digitization with its Factories as a Grid approach. It is designed to help manufacturers simplify the electrification of critical processes, improve energy efficiency to ensure a steady supply of power, and reduce operational costs by consuming power more intelligently. Eaton’s strategy is supported […]
RWE Building Nearly 4 GW of Domestic Solar, BESS Projects
RWE is expanding its footprint in the United States, with close to 4 gigawatts (3,875 gigawatts) of onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects currently under construction. RWE is committed to bolstering domestic energy infrastructure and providing energy security by progressing forward with ‘critical’ energy projects across the country. The company’s projects created over 5,000 […]
T1 Energy Moves Forward with 5GW Solar Cell Plant in Texas
T1 Energy, formerly known as FREYR Battery, announced plans for its upcoming $850 million G2_Austin 5 GW Solar Cell Facility. T1 has selected Yates Construction as the contractor for preconstruction services and site preparations. Milam County, Texas commissioners also unanimously voted to supply T1 Energy with a long-term tax abatement package. It is subject to […]
Sunnoo Debuts Its First Off-Grid, Solar Powered EV Charging Station
Renewable EV charging solutions provider Sunnoo has deployed its first utility-patented, grid-independent EV charging station in New Mexico. The unit operates entirely on solar power and is currently undergoing real-world validation outside the company’s Las Cruces, New Mexico manufacturing facility. After four to six weeks of data collection, the station will move to the Arrowhead […]
IESNA 2025 Insights: New Product Showcase with Solar Builder Magazine
Krista Simicich Digital Editor Inside The Episode Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s 2025 flagship event, this episode offers unique insights from three standout participants from the event’s New Product Showcase — a new innovation-focused feature area where attendees voted on their favorite product advancements. Moderated by Chris Crowell, […]
S44 Energy Launches Industry-First OaaS Software, TopazEV
EV charging software company S44 Energy has launched TopazEV, the industry’s first Open-as-a-Service (OaaS) charge station management software (CSMS). The software provides charge point operators, fleets, retailers, and utilities freedom to launch, operate, and scale their EV networks without vendor lock-in, session fees, or protocol limitations. TopazEV gives operators complete control of their networks […]
IESNA 2025 Insights: Startup Innovation in AI, Robotics & Second-Life Storage
Krista Simicich Digital Editor Inside The Episode From second-life battery storage to AI-powered contract intelligence and robotic labor, this edition of IESNA 2025 Insights showcases how early-stage innovators are solving real-world problems across the clean energy landscape. Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s 2025 flagship event, these conversations highlight […]