The NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies notable state policy trends and actions for distributed solar states took during Q2 2025.| pv magazine USA
The shift from 1500 V to 2000 V requires a collective industry transition, a move that will enable more power in a smaller footprint and at a lower cost.| pv magazine USA
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued an order expanding the SMART program from 1,600 to 3,200 MW of solar capacity, allowing 175 MW of stagnant solar to move ahead.| pv magazine USA
The new program has already been over-subscribed for 25 kW or larger projects in two of five utility service areas, and is nearly full in a third.| pv magazine USA
Three leading environmental groups have filed a petition to the California Court of Appeals to review the state’s solar net energy metering cuts.| pv magazine USA
Following the Moss Landing fire in Monterey County, local Californian counties are enacting regulation for battery energy storage systems (BESS).| pv magazine USA
A case heads to the California Supreme Court, while another anti-consumer bill passes the House.| pv magazine USA
The Darden Clean Energy Project, paired with 1.1 GW of solar, will provide enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours.| pv magazine USA