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Octopus Energy, the customer-first electricity provider powering homes across Texas, is offering a new service to make it easier and more transparent for residents to electrify their homes. Octopus Energy Advisor is a free, personalized advisory service that helps Texans explore home electrification with solar panels, home battery storage, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and heat pumps without the high-pressure sales tactics that dominate the industry today.
Octopus Energy Advisor provides clear, unbiased guidance on clean energy technologies, helping customers make confident decisions based on what works for their home and budget, rather than on sales-driven recommendations.
“For most people, trying to upgrade your home energy system feels overwhelming,” said Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US. “We built this service to give Texans answers without the runaround. It’s about making smart energy decisions accessible, and putting the power in customers’ hands.”
Many homeowners find themselves navigating a confusing and fragmented market. Price estimates vary widely, information is difficult to verify, and aggressive sales calls often begin before customers even know which technology they need.
Octopus Energy Advisor is designed to change that experience by giving homeowners a trusted starting point. After submitting a short questionnaire about their home and energy goals, Octopus Energy then offers free advisory calls to help answer questions to provide support throughout the electrification journey. Then customers receive tailored recommendations outlining which technologies are a good fit, what they should expect to pay, and how much they could save.
When the customer is ready, Octopus Energy then connects them to vetted local installers, eliminating the risk of being bombarded with sales calls or pushed into a rushed decision.
“Our goal is to be a trusted guide, not a sales funnel,” said Daniel Kirwin, Product Manager at Octopus Energy. “We help people understand what tech actually fits their home and energy needs, what it should cost, and what kind of savings they can expect.”
The service is available to anyone in Texas, regardless of whether they are an Octopus Energy customer or not. It is designed to give homeowners more control, better information, and real peace-of-mind as they explore their options for clean energy upgrades. With Octopus Energy Advisor, Octopus Energy is building a network of vetted installer partners who offer competitive pricing, honest terms, and a shared commitment to transparency and customer-first service. The goal is to help customers avoid costly mistakes and ensure their investments deliver long-term value.
“This kind of smart electrification is not only good for individual households,” said Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith, Head of Flex at Octopus Energy. “It helps build a more flexible and resilient energy system. When homes can store power or shift usage, they’re not just saving money, but they’re helping stabilize the grid when it matters most.”
The offering comes at a critical moment for energy-conscious Texans. With rising electricity prices and increased interest in energy independence, many households are exploring solar and storage options.
Chaset added, “We’re here to help Texans make choices that are right for their homes, and the energy future we all share.”
To learn more or to speak with an Octopus Energy Advisor, visit: https://octopusenergy.com/octopus-energy-advisor
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, has begun dispatching more than 37,000 home batteries to provide emergency power to Puerto Rico’s grid operator to address insufficient centralized electricity generation coinciding with increased demand due to high temperatures. The additional energy provided by Sunrun’s distributed power plant relieves grid strain and helps prevent rotating blackouts.
Sunrun’s enrolled dispatchable power capacity has increased more than tenfold since last summer to support the island’s struggling grid. From July through October this year, electric utility operator LUMA expects more than 75 energy shortfall events requiring Sunrun’s fleet of batteries to dispatch energy—with each dispatch bolstering the grid for four consecutive hours.
LUMA confirms that Sunrun, in combination with other aggregators, provided enough energy during several recent evenings to overcome significant generation shortages. This influx of on-demand, grid-saving power from home batteries provides a clear example of the impact and benefit of distributed power plants.
“We celebrate a major energy milestone,” LUMA said in a public post. “This collaboration helped address a generation shortfall of nearly 50 MW, assisting in preventing multiple load shedding events and keeping the lights on longer in many communities around the island.”
“The aging grid and intense weather patterns in many parts of the country, including Puerto Rico, mean that our dispatchable power is of critical importance,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell. “It’s going to be a very difficult summer, which is why Sunrun has ramped up our dispatch capabilities, using tens of thousands of home batteries to support the grid and people of Puerto Rico. Our many distributed power plants—active in states across the country—provide the same grid function as a natural gas peaker plant by delivering affordable, reliable power exactly when the grid needs it.”
Sunrun customers will earn a minimum of approximately $200 per battery for participating in the distributed power plant. Customers can earn more money by adjusting the battery settings to send more energy to the grid and retain less for personal backup. Sunrun will also earn revenue for operating the distributed power plant.
Sunrun |www.sunrun.com
The National Urban League and Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) announced the launch of the Urban Energy After-School Program (UEASP), a transformative collaboration designed to prepare underserved urban youth with the skills, knowledge, and connections to succeed in high-demand, financially rewarding energy careers. The partnership, formalized through a signing ceremony today, represents a significant step toward building a well-prepared generation of future energy leaders ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry.
With the energy sector undergoing historic growth, driven by rising energy demand, electrification, AI, grid modernization, and more, there is an urgent need to attract, prepare, and empower the next generation of energy leaders. The UEASP aims to fill this gap by providing critical career-readiness programming to high school students in urban communities, preparing them for careers in the evolving energy industry.
Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, emphasized the program’s far-reaching potential: “The UEASP isn’t just about career preparation, it’s about generational change. By introducing students to the energy industry early on, we’re opening the doors to stability, growth, and leadership that can ripple through families and communities for years to come.”
In its inaugural year, the program will launch in 7 urban communities with plans to expand to upwards of 40 communities in the years to follow. The goal is to engage 1,000 students annually, providing them with hands-on energy curriculum, job readiness skills, mentorship, and connections to industry leaders.
“As the energy industry grows, we must expand access to its career opportunities for all communities,” said Missy Henriksen, CEWD’s executive director. “The UEASP is our commitment to urban youth, offering them a clear pathway to energy careers—from GED to PhD—and giving them the tools to step directly into impactful, sustainable roles in this dynamic sector.”
The UEASP will be powered by a collaborative team, combining CEWD’s expertise in energy workforce development with the National Urban League’s deep understanding of urban youth communities. This partnership is strengthened by the involvement of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), which will provide mentorship, role models, and guidance for students.
The program will feature:
The UEASP builds upon the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to support the development of essential talent.
The program is expected to debut in Fall 2026, scaling to additional Urban League communities in 2027 and beyond. As the program and the industry curriculum evolve, UEASP will keep students aligned with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in energy.
National Urban League | www.nul.org
Center for Energy Workforce Development |www.cewd.org
Amogy, a provider of scalable and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced a landmark partnership with GreenHarvest, a Taiwan-based renewable energy firm, to deploy the first-ever ammonia-to-power system in Taiwan. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in Asia’s clean energy transition, bringing Amogy’s advanced ammonia cracking technology to one of the world’s most vital digital infrastructure and semiconductor hubs.
Under the partnership, Amogy will provide the ammonia-to-power system while GreenHarvest will lead local integration as the power generation and distribution partner. The pilot system is scheduled for installation between late 2026 and early 2027 at a selected large industrial electricity consumer facility in Taiwan, with the potential to scale across the island’s high-tech and manufacturing sectors.
“We are proud to bring our ammonia-powered technology to Taiwan with a forward-looking partner like GreenHarvest,” said Seonghoon Woo, CEO at Amogy. “This project not only represents the first deployment of our technology in Taiwan, but also a critical step toward decarbonizing industrial energy use in one of the world’s most important digital infrastructure economies.”
Amogy’s system utilizes advanced catalyst materials to convert ammonia into hydrogen on-site. The hydrogen is then funneled into a hydrogen engine, generating high performance power with zero carbon emissions. The system is modular, efficient, and uniquely suited to hard-to-abate industrial operations that demand both reliability and scalability.
This project with GreenHarvest builds on Amogy’s growing footprint in Asia, following the company’s expansion into South Korea earlier this year to support regional commercialization and collaboration.
As Taiwan seeks to meet ambitious decarbonization goals under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the partnership offers an innovative pathway for reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in eco-conscious manufacturing sectors. The collaboration also aligns with Taiwan’s developing carbon trading framework, providing industrial electricity users with a future-proof energy solution that can reduce operational carbon footprints while supporting compliance with evolving regulatory policies.
KH Chen, Chairman of GreenHarvest, commented: “GreenHarvest has long been committed to rooftop solar development, providing industrial electricity users with a reliable and user-friendly source of green power. At the same time, we are actively deploying next-generation green electricity technologies. Through our 2024 collaboration with H2U in Australia on a green hydrogen project and this deployment of Amogy’s ammonia-to-power energy solution at customer sites, it further reinforces our confidence and momentum in ammonia-based energy applications.”
The project builds on GreenHarvest’s extensive renewable energy experience, including large-scale rooftop solar installations and its international green hydrogen ventures. By combining GreenHarvest’s market leadership in Taiwan’s energy transition with Amogy’s cutting-edge technology, the partnership opens a new chapter in Asia’s clean industrial power landscape.
Amogy | https://amogy.co/
GreenHarvest | https://www.greenharvest.com.tw/en
Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced that the Company’s entire portfolio of three-phase Tigo EI Inverters has successfully passed the certification tests for compliance with the PPDS P4 requirements in the Czech Republic. Compliance with PPDS P4, formally known as Distribution System Operation Rules, Annex 4, is a prerequisite for grid connection of solar inverters in the Czech Republic, validating the compatibility with the technical conditions defined by the European Commission and adopted by local utility companies. In the wake of the proliferation of rapid shutdown requirements across Europe, with installers in the Czech Republic deploying nearly 107MW of Tigo MLPE in 2024, Tigo products have been deployed by thousands of Czech installers in the past decade.
As an established brand trusted in the Czech solar installer community, the release of the Tigo EI Residential system capitalizes on the addition of 967MW of primarily residential rooftop solar in the Czech Republic overall in 2024. The Tigo EI Residential system is a cohesive solution that combines every element of solar generation, storage, and energy management. The system features TS4 Flex MLPE, single- and three-phase inverters, modular battery storage, and the EI Link, consolidating all system wiring, communication, and a full backup system into a single, compact cabinet. In addition, Tigo offers the GO EV Charger, which integrates e-mobility directly into the EI platform, and the GO Junction, which brings heat pumps into the energy management mix. These innovations deliver a truly all-in-one energy solution for smart, scalable, and energy transition-ready modern homes.
“Tigo securing this certification for inverter operation on the grid infrastructure of the Czech Republic means that installers like us now have a reliable, all-in-one solution that is easy to install and configure, with a flexible, modular architecture that fits a wide range of residential customer needs,” said Miroslav Vavera, CEO at SUNLUX s.r.o. “Beyond installation, Tigo also offers proactive monitoring through the Energy Intelligence software platform, which will significantly streamline our operations and maintenance program. For homeowners, this means a system that is always ready to deliver energy security, even during outages, elevating the role of batteries from optional add-ons to essential pillars of energy independence, all easily managed through a user-friendly app.”
The installer-focused enhancements Tigo has made to the design, installation, and commissioning of its products were developed based on insights gained from hundreds of engagements through the Tigo Green Glove Service Program, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to Total Quality Solar. With a streamlined commissioning flow within the Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution, the Company has significantly improved the installer experience, reducing setup time and ensuring seamless integration across Tigo inverters, batteries, and the EI Link. Key commissioning enablers from Tigo include reduced installation and setup time with fewer manual steps, enhanced self-sufficiency for installers with tools and resources that simplify system deployment and troubleshooting, and seamless system optimization for better system performance and reliability.
“As one of our strongest global markets, the expansion of the Tigo EI Residential solution into the Czech Republic is yet another sign that integrated solar-plus-storage from Tigo continues to gain momentum across Europe,” said Jing Tian, chief growth and revenue officer at Tigo Energy. “This certification allows us to bring the value of an integrated home energy system that delivers real benefits to Czech homeowners and the skilled professionals who serve them.”
Homeowners can find a comprehensive list of Tigo-certified solar installers in the Czech Republic here. Czech installers and PV professionals are invited to register to meet with Tigo at the Iftech Solar Fvest in September 2025, at the Tigo event page. Iftech Solar Fvest, organized by Tigo distribution partner Iftech, is an all-day event where solar installers can experience the EI Residential Solution firsthand and gain deeper insights into its features. Installers are further invited to sign up for the Czech-language EI Residential Solution webinar for solar installers in July, here.
Tigo Energy | www.tigoenergy.com
Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the second quarter (Q2) and first half (1H) of 2025.
Total corporate funding, including venture capital/private equity (VC) funding, public market, and debt financing, in 1H 2025 totaled $10.8 billion, 39% lower year-over-year (YoY) compared to $17.6 billion in 1H 2024. The number of deals decreased 11% YoY, with 78 deals in 1H 2025.
“A wave of legislative, trade, and capital market disruptions in the first half of 2025 led to a broad reset across the solar sector, altering the industry’s trajectory with both immediate and long-term impacts. For developers, investors, and manufacturers alike, the period was defined by the need to recalibrate in real-time amid a rapidly shifting market landscape. As a result, financial activity declined sharply. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the industry’s ability to adapt to the new policy environment and restore capital flows will determine the pace and direction of recovery,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group.
“While the industry navigated significant headwinds, M&A activity both at the corporate and project levels grew year-over-year, as investor demand remained strong for attractively valued solar assets,” added Prabhu.
Get the report: 1H and Q2 2025 Solar Funding and M&A Report - Mercom Capital Group
In 1H 2025, VC funding decreased 7% YoY, with $2.5 billion in 32 deals compared to $2.7 billion from 29 deals in 1H 2024
Solar downstream companies led financing activity with 25 deals worth $2.2 billion in 1H 2025 and 86 VC investors participated in solar funding in 1H 2025.
Solar public market financing in 1H 2025 totaled $467 million across five deals.
Solar debt financing activity in 1H 2025 reached $7.8 billion in 41 deals. 1H 2025, four securitization deals totaled $1.6 billion.
The solar industry witnessed 50 M&A transactions in the first half of 2025.
A total of 106 solar projects were acquired in the first half of 2025.
Investment Firms were the most active acquirers of solar projects in Q2 2025, with 2.1 GW, followed by oil and gas companies with 1.53 GW, Project Developers and IPPs with 1.5 GW, others with 1 GW, and utilities with 136 MW.
This 106-page report covers 339 companies and investors.
Get the report: 1H and Q2 2025 Solar Funding and M&A Report - Mercom Capital Group
Mercom Capital Group | http://www.mercomcapital.com
Louth Callan Renewables (LCR), a national leader in power construction, is proud to announce it has officially commenced construction on a new 27-megawatt (MW) solar project in New Hampshire. The project was recently awarded to LCR as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner, further cementing the company's reputation for delivering complex, difficult renewable infrastructure with a collaborative approach and an eye towards efficiency.
Site mobilization began in mid-July, with civil work being completed and underway with Brooks Construction. Full commissioning is expected by Q3 2026.
"We're excited to bring our construction expertise to another large solar project in the New England region," said Nick Sylvestre, Founder and CEO of Louth Callan Renewables. "Our team has spent worked hard to value engineer the project to help the owner make it a buildable and valuable asset. Now we're focused on executing a clean, safe, and high-quality build that reflects our commitment to industry best practices and community engagement."
Commitment to Construction Excellence
As the EPC lead, LCR is managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, including:
The company is deploying its proprietary construction sequencing model, which streamlines material flow, minimizes downtime, and accelerates punch list closure during commissioning.
Louth Callan Renewables | louthcallanrenewables.com
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