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1. Virginia governor vetoes bills that would have bolstered long-duration energy storage

   On May 2, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills that would have required Virginia utilities to invest in both short- and long-duration energy storage, as well as convene work groups and technology demonstrations to conduct research on such technologies. Companion bills SB1394 and HB2537 would have required at least 780 MW of short-duration energy…

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2. Private equity buys Puerto Rico installer ISO Solar

   Puerto Rico-based solar installer Integrated Solar Operations (ISO Solar) has been acquired by private equity firm RM Capital Partners. Founded in 2013 with a mission to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions, ISO Solar offers solar engineering, design, installation, repair, and maintenance services in the residential and commercial markets and has served more than 6,000…

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3. A look at the mobile solar tracker ideal for RVs and food trucks

   While a promising step toward sustainability, vehicle-mounted solar panels face a key limitation. These fixed installations can’t follow the sun’s path, reducing energy efficiency throughout the day. This challenge is compounded in urban environments, where buildings and structures create partial shading that further compromise solar generation potential. This is exactly why CityFreighter, which develops clean…

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4. SEG Solar starts production at cell factory in Indonesia

   SEG Solar has officially started production at its cell factory in Indonesia. The site will make n-type solar cells for use in its 2-GW solar panel assembly facility in Texas. The cell manufacturing plant in Batang, Central Java, Indonesia, began construction in September 2024. This rapid delivery — dubbed “SEG speed” — has brought production…

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5. GoodLeap adds smart thermostats to California VPP management program

   GoodLeap announced the expansion of its participation in California’s Demand Side Grid Support Program (DSGS). Entering its second year in the California Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program, GoodLeap now manages and contributes 5 MW of stored battery capacity to the grid when it needs it the most — sufficient to power approximately 3,600 homes during…

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