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Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc., a custom formulator of high-performance epoxy systems for aerospace, defense and industrial applications, announced they have formed a global Research & Development department to accelerate the engineering of high-performance epoxies for the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market. Magnolia has assembled some of the highest-caliber chemists in the world to focus on new products for this market.
Magnolia has decades of experience with the traditional vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) segment, primarily with heavy duty commercial-industrial applications. These applications used petrol fuel turboshaft engines that are more forgiving for weight and distance. Modern eVTOL motors are more sensitive to weight and distance and demand a significantly higher strength-to-weight ratio consideration.
Already, Magnolia’s R&D chemists have formulated eVTOL epoxy products that deliver the high strength-to-weight ratios and fast cure times that eVTOL manufacturers need to achieve extended battery-powered range and faster production times. Magnolia chemists also are focused on refining a complete advanced materials portfolio that will include the full range of structural and non-structural bonded joint applications needed throughout composite-intensive airframes.
“Modern eVTOL aircraft must meet the same certification standards necessary for traditional aerospace applications,” said Magnolia President and CEO Wayne Tanner. “Magnolia has a 70-year history of collaborating with aerospace customers to address new challenges in an expeditious and value-oriented way. Establishing an R&D department focused on eVTOL solutions is another way we are carrying that tradition forward.”
Magnolia Advanced Materials | https://www.magnoliaadvanced.com/
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q2 2026 edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus on net metering, distributed solar valuation, interconnection rules, community solar, residential fixed charges, residential demand and solar charges, financial incentives, and third-party ownership.
The report finds that 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, took some type of distributed solar policy action during Q2 2026 (see figure below), with the greatest number of actions continuing to address net metering policies (53), community solar policies (48), and residential fixed charge or minimum bill increases (45). A total of 284 distributed solar policy actions were taken during Q2 2026, with the most actions taken in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, and Rhode Island. New this quarter is a bonus section focusing specifically on plug-in solar.
Q2 2026 Policy Action on Net Metering, Rate Design, and Solar Ownership
The report identifies three trends in solar policy activity taken in Q2 2026: (1) legislators continuing to advance bills authorizing plug-in solar, (2) decision-makers balancing the costs of distributed generation programs, and (3) states considering interconnection improvements for residential and public sector customers.
“This quarter saw a flood of bills addressing plug-in solar, with half of all states considering bills that would lessen the regulatory burden for these systems,” observed Brian Lips, Senior Project Manager at NCCETC. “This signals strong interest in the technology across all corners of the country as a way to increase opportunities for customers who can’t access traditional solar systems.”
The report notes the top five distributed solar policy actions of Q2 2026:
"As distributed generation and net metering grow, states are looking for ways to ensure associated costs are properly allocated between participating and non-participating ratepayers," noted Rebekah de la Mora, Project Manager at NCCETC. "From new cost recovery mechanisms to program revamps that must consider ratepayer impacts, states are using a variety of tools at their disposal to prevent cost shifting.”
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NC Clean Energy Technology Center | http://www.nccleantech.ncsu.edu
Green Rain Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCID: GREH) ("Green Rain" or the "Company") announced plans to develop a new electric-vehicle charging project at the Sheraton San Jose Silicon Valley, located at 1801 Barber Lane in Milpitas, California.
Working with Chronicle Electric through the Company's Driftwood property initiative, GREH plans to deploy a combination of Level 2 destination chargers and DC fast chargers designed to serve hotel guests, Silicon Valley commuters, rideshare drivers and regional travelers.
The hotel is located approximately three miles from Levi's Stadium and provides convenient access to San Jose, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
"This is the type of location we want in the GREH network: a recognized hospitality destination positioned near major employment, travel and entertainment corridors," said Alfredo Papadakis, Chief Executive Officer of Green Rain Energy Holdings. "Our strategy is to place charging assets where vehicles already stop, where drivers need dependable charging and where utilization can support recurring infrastructure revenue."
A Premium Location in America's Largest EV Market
California is projected to require approximately 1.01 million public and shared-private chargers by 2030, including approximately 39,000 DC fast chargers, to support an estimated 7.1 million light-duty plug-in electric vehicles.
Public charging is commonly concentrated at hotels, shopping destinations, airports and high-traffic travel corridors-making hospitality properties a natural fit for GREH's destination-charging model.
The planned installation is expected to combine:
Level 2 chargers for overnight guests and extended stays;
DC fast chargers for drivers requiring rapid charging;
Digital payment and network-management capabilities; and
Potential future integration with renewable energy and energy-management technologies.
Published industry estimates indicate that well-positioned Level 2 chargers may generate approximately $2,000 to $10,000 in annual gross charging revenue per unit, while high-traffic DC fast-charging stations may generate approximately $20,000 to $50,000 annually. Actual results vary substantially based on utilization, electricity costs, pricing, charger power, uptime and operating arrangements. These figures are industry estimates and are not projections or guarantees of revenue for the GREH project.
Positioned in a Rapidly Expanding Infrastructure Market
More than 1.3 million public charging points were added globally during 2024, representing year-over-year growth of more than 30%.
The global DC fast-charging market has been estimated at approximately $11.6 billion in 2026 and is projected by industry researchers to reach approximately $51.6 billion by 2033.
"EV charging is becoming essential destination infrastructure," Papadakis added. "Hotels that offer charging can provide an important amenity to guests while creating new opportunities for charging revenue, longer customer dwell time and broader property engagement. GREH intends to participate in that value chain through carefully selected sites and disciplined project development."
The Company will provide further information regarding the number and capacity of chargers, project economics, ownership structure, construction schedule and anticipated commissioning date as engineering, utility coordination, permitting and final site planning progress.
New Investor-Focused Corporate Website
Green Rain Energy Holdings also announced the launch of its redesigned corporate website, Green Rain Energy, providing investors and prospective partners with enhanced access to Company information, project updates and GREH's clean-energy growth strategy.
The website highlights the Company's focus on:
EV charging infrastructure;
Community solar development;
Grid-integrated renewable-energy solutions; and
Long-term recurring revenue opportunities through infrastructure development and ownership.
Special Share Dividend
GREH also reminds shareholders of its previously announced special share dividend for eligible shareholders of record as of July 15, 2026, subject to the terms, conditions and distribution procedures contained in the Company's applicable public disclosures.
"This special dividend is intended to recognize our shareholders as we continue building GREH's clean-energy platform," Papadakis said. "Our focus remains on execution-advancing quality projects, building valuable infrastructure and positioning the Company for sustainable long-term growth."
Shareholders should consult the Company's official disclosures for complete information concerning eligibility, timing, distribution mechanics and any conditions applicable to the dividend.
Building the Infrastructure Behind the Energy Transition
Green Rain Energy Holdings is pursuing a vertically integrated strategy encompassing project identification, development, engineering coordination, financing and infrastructure ownership.
Through strategically located EV charging and community-solar projects, GREH is working to establish a portfolio of clean-energy assets designed to produce recurring revenue and create long-term shareholder value.
Green Rain Energy Holdings I https://greenrainenergy.com/
Aviva’s Global Risk Management Solutions and ONYX Insight, the leading provider of predictive analytics for the global wind industry, have announced a collaboration to give wind asset owners and operators the tools to help reduce operational and insurance risk across the sector and optimise asset lifecycles.
Enhancing and maintaining turbine performance is one of the dominant operational costs owners and operators face throughout an asset’s life expectancy. For those without access to accurate performance data and whole turbine condition monitoring across their fleet, these expenditures are exacerbated by reactive risk management strategies and increased exposure to events requiring unplanned and costly maintenance.
To enable Aviva customers to take a proactive approach to turbine maintenance, Aviva and ONYX Insight have launched a pilot partnership that incentivises the adoption of ONYX Insight’s engineering-grade, AI-driven predictive analytics. Together with Aviva’s expertise in risk management, this partnership aims to help asset owners mitigate downtime, manage O&M risk, and protect long-term asset value, while aligning operational performance with insurance requirements.
Alexis Grenon, CEO of ONYX Insight, said: “We are delighted to partner with Aviva on this project and are excited to work with its policyholders to help reduce risk across the whole turbine and project lifecycle, from early operation through to later-stage optimisation and life extension. Our advanced failure detection can identify issues up to two years in advance of a potential loss event, giving wind asset owners and operators comfort, and allowing them to take a truly front-footed approach to managing risk and optimising their maintenance plans.”
Chris Andrews, Director of Aviva Global Risk Management Solutions, said: “There is increasing pressure on insurers and wind asset owners to enhance resilience strategies as the industry grapples with ageing fleets and an uptick in serial defects. We support clients by helping them to identify, evaluate, and quantify risk to build sustainable industry growth.”
“Wider uptake of data and analytics can provide more insight into turbine condition, strengthen underwriting, and deliver better risk management practices, helping to prevent unplanned downtime and unexpected costs.”
As the energy transition accelerates, the importance of managing ageing turbines to maximise their operational lifespan in established markets, while making sure new turbine models achieve commercial maturity, continues to grow. Breakthroughs in turbine monitoring technologies and actionable AI insights mean that the sector has the tools to confront its risk exposure more effectively.
ONYX Insight applies machine-learning models to one of the wind industry’s largest failure datasets, drawing on over 15 years of historic data to provide early visibility of emerging turbine issues and help to reduce the likelihood of high-severity losses. The packages on offer include:
Aviva and ONYX Insight’s partnership paves the way for further industry collaboration and greater data-sharing – two strategies that are increasingly critical to establishing operational excellence and a sustainable and prosperous future for the market.
ONYX Insight | https://onyxinsight.com/
PV Hardware USA, a global provider of solar tracking and foundations solutions, is helping solar developers navigate a new era of utility-scale solar deployment, where larger projects, tighter timelines and growing demand for renewable energy are increasing pressure to deliver power faster and more efficiently than ever before.
As project schedules tighten and market expectations rise, supply chain instability has emerged as one of the industry's biggest challenges. Through strategic investments in domestic manufacturing, supply chain resilience and expanded pre-assembly operations, PVH USA has built an execution-focused approach designed to provide developers and EPCs with greater certainty in an increasingly unpredictable market.
Developers today face a landscape where logistics disruptions, sourcing challenges and regulatory uncertainty can quickly impact project schedules and budgets. Recent changes in U.S. solar trade policy have intensified these pressures, forcing developers and EPCs to rethink procurement strategies and supplier relationships. As a result, developers are increasingly evaluating suppliers not only on technology performance, but also on manufacturing resilience, delivery reliability and execution capability.
“In this environment, delivery capability has become just as important as tracker technology itself,” said Rodolfo Bitar, VP of Business Development, PVH USA. “That distinction has become critical in today’s market. The procurement volatility solar projects face today is no longer limited to equipment pricing. Material shortages, steel fluctuations, freight instability and trade restrictions can rapidly alter project economics. Developers need partners that can help remove uncertainty from the equation.”
Rather than reacting to disruption, PVH USA has built a manufacturing strategy designed to support and expand domestic manufacturing, accelerate delivery timelines and reduce on-site labor requirements through advanced pre-assembly processes. The company currently maintains one of the strongest manufacturing footprints in the solar tracker industry, with annual production capacity of 12 GW in the United States. In addition, PVH USA has expanded pre-assembly capabilities at its Houston headquarters, allowing more system components to arrive at project sites installation ready. By shifting assembly activities upstream into controlled manufacturing environments, the company helps reduce field labor requirements, streamline logistics and improve overall project execution.
For developers and EPCs, every delay carries consequences. Missed installation windows can affect financing timelines, labor planning, grid connection schedules and long-term project returns. As a result, the ability to consistently deliver equipment on time has become a critical competitive advantage.
“PVH’s approach extends beyond manufacturing alone,” said Juan Manuel Martínez Millán, an Assembly Training Manager at PVH USA. “By integrating pre-assembly into our production processes and maintaining local engineering and technical support teams, we can reduce on-site components by over 70% and installation time by 44%. Instead of solving problems after equipment arrives on site, we’re addressing risks upstream within the supply chain itself.”
As utility-scale solar deployment continues to accelerate across the United States, the industry’s success will depend not only on innovative technology but on reliable execution. Through expanded domestic manufacturing capacity, enhanced pre-assembly operations and a resilient supply chain strategy, PVH USA is helping developers reduce uncertainty, maintain project schedules and bring clean energy online faster.
PV Hardware | https://pvhardware.com/en/
The Foothill Medical Center Association has energized a 300 kW rooftop and carport solar system at its commercial property at 26700 Towne Centre Drive, completing a combined solar and roof modernization delivered with a fully-financed power purchase agreement (PPA). The project was financed by Sunrock Distributed Generation, developed by WattHub Renewables, and built by SunRenu Solar. Under the agreement, the Association received both a fully operational solar system and comprehensive roof reconditioning across all solar-supporting buildings with no upfront cost.
The newly installed system is forecast to generate approximately 506,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, offsetting a substantial portion of the center’s Southern California Edison (SCE) load under the GS-2-TOU tariff. This is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by around 359 metric tons annually, equivalent to removing 78 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road each year[1].
A Smarter Solar Model for Commercial HOAs: Solar + Roof, No Check Written
For many commercial HOAs, going solar looks attractive on paper but is complicated in practice. The biggest obstacle is often the roof. Installing a solar array designed to operate for 25 years on a roof nearing the end of its service life forces an expensive sequence: strip the array, replace the roof, re-install the array. Foothill Medical Center Association was able to avoid this issue entirely.
WattHub Renewables structured the project so the economics of the PPA could support both the solar installation and roof reconditioning. SunRenu Solar then executed both scopes simultaneously, delivering a coordinated roof-and-solar project designed for long-termperformance. The result is a cleaner, lower-cost energy solution paired with a roof system under warranty, delivered without requiring the Association to fund the work upfront.
Ashley Cardo, Real Estate Manager with Pacific Coast Commercial Real Estate, the agent for Foothill Medical Center Association, says: “As a non-profit commercial HOA, every dollar of operating budget matters to our members. This project lowers our electricity costs immediately, protects us from utility rate escalation, and gives us a new roof with warranty – and we did not have to levy an assessment or draw on reserves to do any of it.”
Chris Leonard, Chief Revenue Officer of WattHub Renewables, comments: “Foothill Medical Center is exactly the kind of property that has historically been left out of the commercial solar market. It is a well-run HOA with a great roof that had reached the end of its useful life. By enabling the roof reconditioning alongside the solar array, we eliminated the single biggest obstacle to adoption for properties like this one.
“Our job at WattHub is to make clean energy work for real buildings with real constraints. The Foothill project is a template we are already applying to other commercial HOAs across Southern California: one contractor and one lower monthly bill – and a new roof included,” he adds.
John McDonnell, Principal of SunRenu Solar, adds: “Executing the roof reconditioning and the solar installation as a coordinated scope meant the Association didn’t lose use of its property to back-to-back construction campaigns. Our crews completed both workstreams on a tight timeline and handed back both a building envelope and a generation asset that will perform together for decades.”
“This project shows how the economics of a solar system can turn a capital challenge into an operating advantage,” concludes Wilson Chang, CEO of Sunrock Distributed Generation. “We are grateful for the work our partners do to bring the benefits of clean energy to their local communities.”
Project Snapshot
[1] U.S. EPA greenhouse gas equivalency factors (United States Environmental Protection Agency)
WattHub Renewables | www.watthub.com
SunRenu Solar | www.sunrenu.com
Sunrock Distributed Generation | www.sunrockdg.com
Sol Systems, a leading national clean energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), announced the financial close of its 123MW-ac Peoria Solar Portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio will now advance into construction in Knox, Tazewell, and Peoria Counties, marking another step in Sol Systems' growth as an owner and operator of utility-scale clean energy infrastructure.
The Peoria Solar Portfolio is expected to generate approximately 280,000MWh of electricity in its first year of operation - enough to power the equivalent of over 25,000 average US households annually.
The Peoria Solar Portfolio is expected to generate approximately 280,000MWh of electricity in its first year of operation - enough to power the equivalent of over 25,000 average US households annually. The projects span over 900 acres and will contribute to the state's growing clean energy economy, delivering long-term tax revenues, construction employment, and community investment.
The $355 million project utilizes Sol Systems’ revolving construction warehouse financing facility, announced in July 2025, to build Sol’s growing pipeline of solar and storage projects. The lead structuring and arranging lending group consisted of BBVA, ING Capital LLC, Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI CIB Division), National Australia Bank, Natixis CIB, and NatWest. Tax equity for the transactions was facilitated by Raymond James Renewable Energy Investments, representing the third collaboration for solar project financing. Financial close on the Peoria Solar Portfolio reflects Sol’s ability to pair disciplined project development with efficient capital deployment as the company scales its long-term IPP platform.
"Financial close on the Peoria Solar Portfolio demonstrates the strength of Sol's integrated development and financing platform," said Richard Romero, Chief Financial Officer at Sol Systems. "This milestone reflects our ability to move high-quality projects from development into construction with the capital structure, execution discipline, and partner support needed to build a durable owned-and-operated portfolio. "
The portfolio secured offtake through the Illinois Power Agency's Indexed REC Procurement process, advancing projects that will deliver locally generated clean energy for Illinois electricity customers. In addition to supporting Illinois' clean energy goals, the portfolio is expected to create around 300 construction jobs, generate over $25 million of long-term property tax revenue, and contribute to local economic and community development across central Illinois.
Sol Systems selected SOLV Energy as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider for the portfolio, building on a successful partnership first established with the Eldorado Solar Project in southern Illinois. Following the completion of this portfolio in 2027, Sol Systems and SOLV Energy will have partnered on over 550 MW-ac of solar projects across the United States.
"We're proud to continue our partnership with Sol Systems as the Peoria Solar Portfolio moves into construction," said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. "Our teams share a commitment to delivering high-quality clean energy infrastructure safely and reliably, while creating lasting value for the communities where these projects are built. We look forward to bringing our utility-scale EPC experience to another important Sol Systems portfolio in Illinois."
By advancing the Peoria Solar Portfolio into construction, Sol Systems continues to expand its owned clean energy infrastructure portfolio while supporting domestic energy production, grid reliability, and long-term investment in Illinois communities.
Sol Systems | https://www.solsystems.com/
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