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Quality solar engineering services do more than get you through permitting, they help prevent redesigns, failed inspections, and costly delays. The right solar permit design ensures your project meets code, clears structural review, and gains utility approval without setbacks. With the 30 percent residential solar tax credit ending in 2025, and the commercial ITC phasing down soon after, timing is critical. Missing deadlines due to permitting ....
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Conflux Technology has announced its role in supporting Airbus’ ZEROe project by developing an advanced heat exchanger using additive manufacturing, designed for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The heat exchanger, currently undergoing a technology readiness maturity assessment, plays a critical role in thermal regulation within megawatt-class fuel cell systems.
Hydrogen fuel cells generate significant heat, requiring compact, efficient thermal management solutions. Conflux’s heat exchanger, developed through rigorous Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling and validated in lab-scale testing, offers a lightweight, high-performance approach tailored to the demanding conditions of aerospace integration.
“Our work with Airbus marks a significant step forward in the application of additive manufacturing to sustainable aviation,” said Michael Fuller, CEO of Conflux Technology. “Thermal management is a core enabler for hydrogen propulsion, and our expertise is helping to advance this technology from lab to flight.”
The Airbus ZEROe project is focused on delivering a commercially viable, fully electric, hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft into service and suppliers like Conflux are contributing with critical components that will enable safe, efficient, and certifiable flight systems.
The Conflux heat exchanger is being evaluated for integration into Airbus’ broader hydrogen fuel cell architecture, with continued development and system-level testing targeted over the next coming months.
Conflux Technology | www.confluxtechnology.com
Emerson, an industrial technology leader delivering advanced automation solutions, announced the completion of a multi-year modernization project at four Salt River Project (SRP) hydroelectric dams along the Salt River in Arizona. SRP’s Roosevelt, Horse Mesa, Mormon Flat and Stewart Mountain dams generate 265 megawatts of hydropower – enough to power more than 60,000 homes annually.
SRP modernized its legacy excitation systems ─ vital for power generation ─ and seamlessly integrated them with the distributed control systems already in place at its four hydroelectric dams. By standardizing on Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform and implementing modern control strategies, SRP reduced operations and maintenance costs by 30% and cut troubleshooting time by half – helping ensure operational continuity and strengthening grid performance. Enhanced operational visibility keeps critical startup and shutdown procedures efficient, avoiding delays that could have doubled their duration.
“As the long-time operator of the Bureau of Reclamation’s dams, we have a responsibility to ensure delivery of a reliable, clean and continuous source of power the community depends on,” said Shari Brady, SRP Hydro electrical engineer. “By standardizing on Emerson’s fully unified Ovation automation platform across our hydro fleet for excitation and plant control – and through close collaboration between project teams – we completed all system installations on time, even with aggressive schedules. We now have greater operational insight and easier troubleshooting, which helps us maintain unit reliability in the 90th percentile.”
Rising electricity consumption driven by record growth in the Phoenix area along with extreme temperatures in the service area have required energy providers like SRP to continue to invest in improving its infrastructure, including generator excitation.
“Increased visibility and reliability of hydro operations helps Salt River Project ensure continuous operation to efficiently supply their customers with the power they rely on 24/7,” said Bob Yeager, president of Emerson’s power and water business. “SRP’s vision for standardizing on a fully unified automation system was a transformative step that will position them for success –even in the face of shifting energy markets and increased need for power – for decades to come.”
The custom Ovation Excitation Systems, two of which are for pump and energy storage units that require unique integration when switching to pump mode, are seamlessly integrated into the existing Ovation distributed controls. The new cohesive plant system improves SRP’s hydroelectric capabilities, which help strengthen grid reliability and meet the demands of an evolving grid using more renewable energy resources like solar and wind.
SRP’s new, fully integrated automation platform simplifies operations and maintenance by using the same spare parts, streamlining training, maintaining operator familiarity and managing a single point of contact for automation support and service.
Emerson | https://www.emerson.com/global
Greentown Labs, the world's largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, and Shoreless, which enables AI adoption for enterprise systems, announced the launch of an AI lab within Greentown's Houston incubator.
The Shoreless AI lab will support startups developing solutions for supply-chain optimization and decarbonization. Shoreless will offer Greentown members "climate sprint" sessions to deliver AI-driven insights into ways startups and their corporate partners can reduce Scope 3 emissions, lower expenses, and drive new revenue streams.
Many Greentown startups are using AI as a tool for accelerating the energy transition—from enabling technologies to decarbonize diverse sectors, to creating market appetite for energy abundance, to integrating clean-energy power sources. This AI lab will enable these companies to build and test their ideas with minimal friction, ramping up the pace at which they can take disruptive technologies from the lab to global scale.
"The future of climatetech is intertwined with the future of AI," said Ken Myers, Founder and CEO of Shoreless. "By launching this AI lab with Greentown Labs, we are creating a collaborative ecosystem where innovation can flourish. Our agentic AI is designed to help companies make a real difference, and we are excited to see the groundbreaking solutions that will emerge from this partnership."
As part of the new lab, Greentown and Shoreless will co-develop and host specialized workshops tailored to the needs of technical teams across industries. Shoreless will provide resources and engagement opportunities for Greentown's startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners.
"Climatetech and energy startups are transforming industries, and AI is a critical tool in that journey," said Lawson Gow, Greentown's Head of Houston. "We're excited to bring this new offering to our entrepreneurs and corporate partners to enhance the way they think about reducing costs and emissions across the value chain."
Startups interested in tapping into these offerings from Greentown and Shoreless can get in touch here.
Greentown Labs | www.greentownlabs.com
Shoreless.ai | https://shoreless.ai/
Companies that voluntarily buy clean energy play a critical role in clean energy projects being built. Without extensive voluntary commitments by corporate buyers to purchase clean energy, fewer projects will be financed and built, and the U.S. will struggle to meet growing energy demand.
A new study commissioned by the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) provides some of the strongest data to date that long-term corporate virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are crucial in getting new renewable energy projects off the ground.
Misti Groves, senior vice president of U.S. Strategy at CEBA, noted, "It confirms that corporate buyers are critical to ensuring the U.S. can build enough clean energy at the pace and scale that's needed to meet skyrocketing power demand from the growth in artificial intelligence, electrification, and a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing."
David Groleau, executive vice president of Pine Gate Renewables, which develops, owns, and operates utility scale solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., said, "Corporate buyers are the backbone of clean energy deployment, anchoring project financing and shaping the future of reliable, cost-effective power."
The study, which was completed by renewable energy data company REsurety, analyzed the economic performance of 251 wind and solar projects across three major power markets — Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and PJM Interconnection — and found that revenues for such projects often face significant financial headwinds without corporate buyer support.
Corporate clean energy buyers often enter into long-term contracts with clean energy projects to purchase the future electricity produced for a fixed price, through a contract called a VPPA. It's only possible to finance a project if the loan provider knows who will buy the electricity and at what price, so without these contracts, projects won't get the necessary loans to finance development.
REsurety found that VPPAs reduce the number of projects facing financial distress — defined as a negative cash flow — by 90% in MISO and PJM, and 80% in ERCOT.
"In this next year, as renewable energy projects aim to meet deadlines for tax credits, the support and cooperation of corporate buyers will give developers the confidence to advance spending to secure tax credits to reduce the cost of renewable energy," said Joan Hutchinson, managing director of Offtake Advisory, Marathon Capital.
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) also have an impact, reducing projects in financial distress by 30% and providing additional stable revenue.
Over the past decade, corporate buyers have become a steadying force in the U.S. clean energy market, accounting for more than 40% of new U.S. clean energy capacity additions. Maintaining that momentum is essential to ensuring that U.S. clean energy electricity grows at the pace and scale needed to meet the momentous challenge of increasing demand.
"The acceleration of corporate purchases from clean energy projects transformed the U.S. market over the past 10 years, providing developers and owners long-term, stable revenues on projects and a view on future demand to help maintain continued growth," said Emily Cohen, chief commercial officer of Primergy. "As new markets evolve, we are excited to see more corporates buying energy across the country to bring the benefits of new energy resources."
Clean Energy Buyers Association | https://cebuyers.org/
Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) (OTCQB: SUNXF) (FSE: 6330) reports that recent forecasts for clean-power additions, together with the relaunch of the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), indicate continued demand for residential and small-commercial solar across Canada. The Company maintains an installation network and accredited training and certification programs, placing it in a strong position to respond to this demand.
A recent report by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) together with Dunsky Energy projects more than $200 billion in investment for clean power across Canada by 2035, largely driven by rising electricity demand. Wind and solar are expected to supply a dominant share of new generating capacity, especially in provinces like British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes, as barriers to renewable energy loosen. (Source: Canada's National Observer, September 17, 2025.)
Meanwhile, CGHAP has been relaunched with a direct-install model that removes upfront costs for low- and median-income households. Provinces and territories will deliver the program locally. The first implementation agreement is in Manitoba, where $29.8 million in federal funding is matched by provincial contribution to deliver energy efficiency retrofits including insulation, air sealing, and heat pumps. (Source: CBC News, September 12, 2025.)
Implications for Stardust Solar
As a licensed provider of solar PV installations and renewable energy training, Stardust Solar, together with its franchisees, may benefit from these policy developments. The Company's franchise network and certified professionals are well aligned with the local delivery model of CGHAP. In addition, its training and certification programs — recognized for meeting national standards (CSA, NABCEP) — help ensure that qualified installers are available for retrofits and solar system installations.
Outlook
With clean energy procurement pipelines increasing, the national rollout of CGHAP, and rising electricity demand, market conditions in Canada are supportive of solar and energy-efficient retrofit solutions. Stardust Solar plans to expand its reach in high-potential provinces, increasing installations of residential retrofits as well as distributed solar and storage projects. The Company will continue to work closely with its franchisees and certified professionals to deliver on this growing demand.
Stardust Solar | www.stardustsolar.com
ONYX Insight, the Macquarie Capital-backed, leading provider of condition-based monitoring (CMS) solutions for the global wind industry, announced it has appointed renewable energy technology executive Alexis Grenon CEO of the company.
Mr. Grenon spent nearly two decades at Schneider Electric, most recently leading the Digital Grid division as CEO and member of the Board. In this role, he was responsible for smart grids software, providing utilities with energy management solutions to ensure consistent power supply and renewables integration. Earlier, he led various global divisions delivering energy efficiency software, hardware and recurring services. Mr. Grenon started his career in software engineering at Thales Air Systems.
“ONYX Insight’s CMS suite has grown to be a top choice for wind turbine operators, owners and manufacturers to anticipate operational issues and reduce downtime through the use of predictive analytics and industry leading sensing technology. I am honored to be leading the company into its next stage of growth,” said Mr. Grenon.
ONYX Insight’s technology is trusted to protect more than $US12 billion in assets, including 28,000 wind turbines across 35 countries. The company continues to expand and add new capabilities, including blade sensing, creating a comprehensive wind CMS suite, enabling wind operators to avoid catastrophic blade failures, optimise blade maintenance and increase overall operating efficiency.
“Alexis Grenon’s engineering leadership, deep knowledge of energy management systems and experience innovating state-of-the-art energy-focused digital solutions will be an invaluable asset to ONYX’s growing customer base,” said John Spirtos, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital.
Ben Bailey, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital, added: “Mr. Grenon brings a unique combination of energy sector experiences to advance ONYX’s capabilities for the benefit of its customers. We are delighted to welcome him as ONYX’s new CEO.”
ONYX Insight | https://onyxinsight.com
Qcells, a division of Hanwha Solutions, has been named to S&P Global’s “2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies” list, a recognition that underscores the company’s world-class solar manufacturing capabilities and growing influence in the global clean energy market.
S&P Global Commodity Insights, a leading energy market analysis provider, introduced the evaluation for the first time this year to enhance industry transparency and reliability for renewable energy customers. The assessment covers solar, wind and energy storage system (ESS) manufacturers worldwide, based on six criteria: market presence, market share, company scale, global diversification, financial indicators and sustainability. Companies meeting or exceeding the standards were selected, with 14 solar module makers, including Qcells, earning Tier 1 status in 2025.
Qcells achieved especially high scores in market presence, reflecting its strong brand power and customer recognition. The company has consistently won prestigious global awards such as “EUPD Top Brand” and “PVEL Top Performer” across major renewable energy markets in the U.S. and Europe, demonstrating high customer satisfaction. This brand strength has translated into strong U.S. market performance: according to research firm Wood Mackenzie, Qcells has ranked No. 1 in both residential and commercial solar panel market share in the U.S. for seven and six consecutive years, respectively, through 2024.
The company was also commended for its global manufacturing footprint. Qcells operates production facilities in the U.S., Korea and Malaysia. By early 2026[MS1] , its Cartersville plant in Georgia—featuring integrated ingot, wafer, cell and finished module production—will be completed, making Qcells the only company with a fully integrated silicon-based solar value chain in the United States[AB2] [MS3] . In addition, the company received strong evaluations for its financial performance and sustainability practices.
“It is an honor to be recognized for both our clean technology expertise and our growing impact on the global market,” said Scott Moskowitz, Vice President of Industry Affairs for Qcells. “We will continue to expand our role in the global clean energy transition through ongoing R&D and business diversification.”
Beyond solar cell and module production, Qcells is evolving into a comprehensive renewable energy solutions provider, supporting the entire energy lifecycle from power generation and infrastructure to energy storage and consumption to end-of-life/recycling.
Qcells | https://us.qcells.com/
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