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Eversource launches targeted load management pilots in Massachusetts

Eversource Tests Targeted Demand Response for Heat and Solar Stress in Massachusetts

Eversource launched two targeted Massachusetts pilots under its ConnectedSolutions framework.
One pilot focuses on relieving local summer heatwave congestion near specific substations in Greater Boston.
The second encourages EV and battery charging during midday excess solar periods in southeastern Massachusetts.
The utility expects to gather data this year and may continue or expand the pilots through 2029.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 2, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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3 home energy providers offer 16.8 GW of distributed capacity to utilities, hyperscalers

Home energy companies pitch 16.8 GW of distributed grid capacity

Sunrun, Tesla and Renew Home say their combined residential fleets can offer 16.8 GW of distributed capacity.
The portfolio includes home batteries, rooftop solar systems and smart thermostats across 9 million U.S. homes.
The companies are targeting grid congestion and fast-growing data center markets in states including Texas, California and Virginia.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 25, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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$7,000 for Rooftop Solar Permitting!? Time to Automate It - CleanTechnica

Solar permitting reform in New York could cut rooftop costs

An analysis cited in the source says permitting can add up to $7,000 to rooftop solar costs.
New York lawmakers are backing automated permitting through SolarAPP+.
The platform is already used by hundreds of jurisdictions and has issued more than 150,000 permits.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Solar surprise: rare cloud condition pushed this solar panel system OVER 100%

A Rooftop Solar System Briefly Exceeded Its Rated Output in an Apparent Cloud-Driven Spike

Electrek reports an 880-watt rooftop solar system briefly showed output above 1,050 watts.
The article attributes the spike to a rare cloud-related condition.
The event highlights how real-world PV output can produce surprising short-lived peaks.
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DT Editorial Team·May 25, 2026·via electrek.co

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How small hydropower can compete with solar PV

Micro Hydropower Makes Its Case as a Remote Energy Alternative to Solar-Only Systems

The analysis argues micro hydropower can remain competitive with solar PV in remote settings.
Consistent local water resources may reduce dependence on storage-heavy solar-only designs.
Standards are presented as essential for reliable deployment and long-term viability.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via zdnet.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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