iSun Acquires SunCommon Solar Installation Company

SunCommon's Pointe of Praise Family Life Center Community Solar Array in Kingston, NY. iSun Inc., a solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company, and SolarCommunities Inc. have…

Voltalia Begins Construction of Its Largest Project in Brazil

SSM1&2 is Voltalia’s largest solar project at 320 MW, which includes 50 MW of additional capacity contracted recently. The SSM1&2 solar project is backed by five long-term…

iSun acquires SunCommon to expand regional solar installation presence

Vermont-based iSun announced it has acquired SunCommon to expand its regional solar installer presence. The transaction executes phase one of iSun’s recently announced East Coast residential strategy and builds on iSun’s commercial,…

Trinity Solar selects EcoFasten as primary mounting and racking provider

EcoFasten, a supplier of solar rooftop mounting systems and attachments, has partnered with Trinity Solar, a residential installation company, as its sole mounting and racking provider. “We are honored and excited to partner with the team…

DOE releases blueprint for massive solar energy expansion in the United States

The Solar Futures Study modeled the deployment of solar necessary for a decarbonized grid. Preliminary modeling shows that decarbonizing the entire energy system could result in as much as 3,000 GW of solar due to increased electrification. The…

700+ solar companies ask Congress for long-term ITC extension, standalone storage credit and direct pay option

Nearly 750 companies from across the U.S. solar supply chain sent a letter to Congress today urging action on policies that drive clean energy deployment and help us tackle the climate crisis. The letter is part of a national campaign led…

Briggs & Stratton acquires energy storage manufacturer SimpliPhi Power

Small engine and generator producer Briggs & Stratton has acquired SimpliPhi Power, a lithium-iron phosphate energy storage manufacturer. This acquisition launches Briggs & Stratton into the energy storage market, expanding its range…

September solar policy snapshots

California recently became the first state in the nation to require solar + storage installations on new commercial buildings. Biden administration reveals possible intent to extend ITC in new briefingWashington, D.C. President Joe Biden…

House Democrats push for a solar Production Tax Credit in budget package

In advance of a House Ways and Means markup on the budget reconciliation package, Representatives Tom Suozzi, Earl Blumenauer, Ron Kind, Steven Horsford, Dwight Evans, Dan Kildee, Jimmy Panetta, Don Beyer and Nanette Barragan introduced legislation…

Beginner’s guide to solar marketing: 4 strategies to jumpstart your marketing

By Ali McBride The renewable energy sector is experiencing explosive growth, and solar is leading the way. From lower electric bills to a smaller carbon footprint, families and businesses across the country are eager to get their own little…