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Real estate firm Clayco starts solar development business
4 Mar 2026 at 2:07pm
by Billy LudtClayco, a turnkey real estate development and construction firm, is launching Power and Energy, a new business unit that expands the company into the renewable energy sector. With an initial focus on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, Clayco Power and Energy will provide design and EPC services. “Clayco is committed to supporting the country’s…
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Arevon’s 430-MW project increased Missouri’s solar capacity by nearly 50%4 Mar 2026 at 1:55pm
by Billy LudtArevon Energy, a renewable energy developer, started operations at the 430-MWDC Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon developed, built and will own and operate the Kelso Solar Project. The two-phase facility, Arevon’s first utility-scale projects in Missouri, increased the state’s solar capacity by nearly 50% and generates enough energy to power more than…
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Enerflo, Palmetto offer battery-only lease product for residential installers4 Mar 2026 at 12:38pm
by Kelly PickerelSolar sales operating system Enerflo is partnering with Palmetto to offer Palmetto Energy Backup, a battery-only lease product fully integrated into the Enerflo platform. This new offering enables residential solar installers to sell backup energy storage as a standalone lease, without requiring homeowners to pay cash or secure traditional financing. Palmetto Energy Backup is a…
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Scanifly is official design platform for CertainTeed’s SunStyle solar roof3 Mar 2026 at 7:57pm
by Kelly PickerelScanifly has been named the official design platform for CertainTeed’s SunStyle solar roof systems. The SunStyle Designer gives contractors and roofers a dedicated, more intuitive way to design SunStyle systems, generate accurate production estimates and export comprehensive installation reports — available across both Scanifly’s remote and drone-based design environments. SunStyle is a premium solar roofing…
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Fronius releases new battery-free backup energy device3 Mar 2026 at 7:52pm
by Billy LudtFronius USA has launched PV Point Comfort, a device that backs up energy to a branch circuit by using power passing through a solar inverter. Building on the base model PV Point, the PV Point Comfort provides energy while the sun is shining, even without adding a battery. When power from the grid ceases, PV…
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PA Solar Center program initiates 70 new projects in Pennsylvania3 Mar 2026 at 4:20pm
by Billy LudtPennsylvania Solar Center‘s GET Solar Program will develop nearly 70 projects over the next four years in the state with support from Capital Good Fund. These new projects will be built for small businesses, nonprofits and municipalities at no initial cost, while still qualifying for the 48E investment tax credit. “The PA Solar Center is…
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GreenLancer integrates SolarGrade software for project O&M3 Mar 2026 at 3:03pm
by Billy LudtGreenLancer, a national solar contractor, is implementing SolarGrade software to assist its residential and commercial solar field services. “We chose SolarGrade because their team’s deep understanding of solar PV quality is embedded within their intuitive software platform,” said Pat McCabe, COO of GreenLancer. “Unlike every other app we tested, SolarGrade is purpose-built for solar field…
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WoodMac warns of lithium supply deficit by 20283 Mar 2026 at 1:07pm
by Kelly PickerelGlobal lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. Without significant new investment, supply deficits could emerge as early as 2028. Even under the Wood Mackenzie’s base case scenario, existing supply projects are unlikely to meet demand…
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Community solar expansion legislation sent to Virginia governor3 Mar 2026 at 12:50pm
by Kelly PickerelThe Virginia General Assembly has officially passed legislation that would significantly expand the Commonwealth’s shared solar programs, unlocking new opportunities to lower electricity bills and strengthen reliability. These bills passed with bipartisan support and will now be presented to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for action. The legislation includes SB 254 and HB 807, sponsored by Senator Scott Surovell…
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Otovo to acquire EnergyAid and its solar service subscription model2 Mar 2026 at 7:02pm
by Kelly PickerelIn a bid to be the one residential solar service provider to rule them all, Otovo announced it will acquire EnergyAid, a main residential solar repair provider in California, Arizona and Nevada, for $10 million. EnergyAid has been the solar service brand of note recently, handling abandoned solar systems after major residential installers have gone…
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New Energy Equity brings online 7-MW New York community solar array2 Mar 2026 at 6:50pm
by Kelly PickerelNew Energy Equity, a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE, has brought online the 7-MW Moriah Community Solar project in Moriah, New York. New Energy Equity is leasing the land for the project in the Adirondack region of New York from a local resident, guaranteeing a new income stream for their family for future decades. “Moriah…
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First Solar asks US to review alleged TOPCon patent infringement by 10 competitors2 Mar 2026 at 5:33pm
by Kelly PickerelFirst Solar has filed a Sec. 337 investigation request with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a swath of crystalline silicon panel competitors for allegedly infringing on First Solar’s TOPCon patents. A Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act violation declares that the infringement of certain patents leads to unfair competition in import trade. First…
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Enverus to acquire AI-enabled design automation platform for utilities
4 Mar 2026 at 8:24pm
by Sean WolfeEnverus will acquire Spatial Business Systems, enhancing utility engineering workflows with AI-driven design automation solutions.
Smart city success starts with sharing data, but what’s next?
4 Mar 2026 at 7:47pm
by Paul GerkeMunicipal utility CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas, promotes smart city initiatives through data-sharing and partnerships, enhancing infrastructure and community services.

The evolution of energy with Hydro One’s Joe Zerdin | DTECH Interview Studio
4 Mar 2026 at 5:09pm
by Paul GerkeJoe Zerdin of Hydro One discussed energy industry opportunities at DTECH in San Diego, California, emphasizing capacity and reliability challenges.

Rethinking decarbonization markets – The invisible infrastructure and systems thinking paradox
4 Mar 2026 at 1:00pm
by Ben GerberThe energy transition does not suffer from a lack of capital, ambition, or engineering capability. It suffers from a mismatch between physical and invisible infrastructure and a lack of systems design thinking, writes CleanCounts CEO Ben Gerber.

Moving toward open standards and high-quality utility data with Landis+Gyr | DTECH Interview Studio
3 Mar 2026 at 8:14pm
by Paul GerkeAt DTECH 2026, we sat down with Doug Jeademann, VP, Research & Development, Americas at Landis+Gyr to discuss how utilities need insights that that span from the grid edge to enterprise, and how they also need a mindset change to look beyond billing data and adopt platforms that can deliver real-time situational awareness.

$50 million worth of solar panels headed for ‘highly visible’ state lands in Maryland
3 Mar 2026 at 7:54pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsThe Maryland Department of Transportation will install $50 million in solar panels on state properties, funded by the Strategic Energy Investment Fund.

Dropping a line: ‘Transformative’ $2.5B Puerto Rico power project includes new HVDC submarine interconnection cable
3 Mar 2026 at 7:45pm
by Paul GerkeCaribbean Transmission Development Company has received a U.S. Department of Energy permit for Project Hostos, a $2.5 billion power project in Puerto Rico.

9 essential perspectives from DTECH 2026
3 Mar 2026 at 6:27pm
by Jeremiah KarpowiczExplore a roundup of stories from DTECH 2026 that showcase multiple insights and perspectives from across the energy industry.

AES is going private in a $33B deal
3 Mar 2026 at 6:13pm
by Sean WolfeThe AES Corporation will be taken private by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT in a $33 billion deal, expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027.

Virginia targets surplus interconnection capacity in first-of-its-kind legislation
3 Mar 2026 at 3:29pm
by Paul GerkeVirginia lawmakers have passed the FAST Act, establishing a pilot program for surplus interconnection capacity at solar facilities to expedite clean energy deployment.

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