Solar
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Google is backing Planted Solar’s plan for clean data center power
The startup, which uses robots to install solar, has been quietly building co-located projects for data centers across the country.
Maeve AllsupSep 15, 2026 -
TAR aims to build off-grid power for data centers in just six months
Unlike gas-heavy rivals, the startup is deploying modular solar and storage, and just raised $120 million to do it.
Catherine BoudreauSep 14, 2026 -
Oracle and OpenAI bet that more solar could combat data center pushback
The Stargate project is balancing federal support and local opposition in New Mexico.
Maeve AllsupSep 11, 2026 -
Building clean power for data centers in a gas-obsessed market
Renewables developers say the pendulum is starting, slowly, to swing back.
Maeve AllsupSep 4, 2026 -
Nextpower’s next chapter: From solar trackers to inverters and storage
The solar tracker pioneer is making a series of acquisitions.
Catherine BoudreauAug 10, 2026 -
Aligned’s newest solar deal used automation to navigate local opposition
After a zoning board rejected an Illinois community solar project, Planted Solar is deploying software and robots to shrink its footprint.
Maeve AllsupJul 14, 2026 -
Plug-in solar meets the grid crisis
Why Americans are bolting solar panels to their balconies, and what the July 4th heat wave revealed about mounting grid stress
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Qcells begins Georgia solar cell production to boost US supply chain
The Cartersville plant is a milestone for domestic clean energy as developers rush to beat upcoming tax deadlines.
Catherine BoudreauJun 9, 2026
