Arizona Solar

Business

Fluence Energy Lands Major Arizona Storage Deal, Putting High-Flying Valuation to the Test

Fluence Energy has secured a long-term supply agreement to provide its Gridstack Pro energy storage systems for a major solar-plus-storage project in Arizona, developed by BrightNight and Cordelio Power. The deal expands the company's U.S. utility-scale pipeline as its stock, following a meteoric rise, faces heightened scrutiny over its valuation.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

SolarEdge Shares Surge 13% on Sector Optimism Ahead of Earnings

SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) rallied sharply Wednesday, buoyed by strong peer earnings and robust industry demand signals, as investors position for the company's upcoming quarterly results.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tesla's Solar Ambitions Cast Shadow Over First Solar's Market Dominance

Tesla's aggressive push into large-scale, U.S.-based solar module manufacturing is reshaping the competitive landscape, prompting analysts to reassess the outlook for established players like First Solar and sending ripples through the utility-scale project market.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Aurora Alert: Northern Lights May Dazzle Skies Across 11 States Tonight Following Solar Surge

A faster-than-expected coronal mass ejection, triggered by a major solar flare, has heightened forecasts for a widespread aurora borealis display visible from multiple northern U.S. states Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Noem Fires Back at Democrats Over Border 'Compassion' Debate During Arizona Visit

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, during a visit to the Arizona border, sharply criticized Democratic immigration policies, framing the administration's approach as a misguided definition of compassion that compromises law and order.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Arizona Lawmakers Propose Felony Charges for Parents Attending Drag Events with Children

A controversial bill advancing in Arizona's legislature seeks to criminalize parents who bring minors to drag performances, raising concerns over parental rights and First Amendment freedoms.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Urges 'Blood Pact' to Halt Overspending After Couple's $30K Solar Panel Splurge

A Texas couple with a tight monthly budget faces a stark financial reckoning after financing a $30,000 solar panel installation. Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey prescribed a drastic behavioral overhaul and even considered selling their home to escape the debt cycle.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Worksport Taps D.C. Powerhouse Potomac International to Drive Government, Defense Contracts for Its Solar Truck Tech

In a strategic move to secure a foothold in lucrative federal and defense markets, Worksport Ltd. has partnered with the bipartisan government relations firm Potomac International Partners. The alliance aims to position Worksport's portable solar and energy storage systems as critical infrastructure solutions for agencies ranging from the Department of Defense to disaster response teams.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Schroders Greencoat Expands UK Solar Footprint with Major 283MW Portfolio Acquisition from METLEN

The investment manager has agreed to purchase a seven-project solar portfolio across England and Scotland, significantly boosting its renewable energy assets and deepening an existing partnership with the Greek energy group.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Schroders Greencoat Expands U.K. Solar Footprint with Major Acquisition from Metlen

Schroders Greencoat has agreed to purchase a 283-megawatt portfolio of U.K. solar assets from Metlen Energy & Metals, in a deal that highlights the growing institutional demand for operational renewable infrastructure and consolidates the buyer's market-leading position.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

5N Plus Secures $18.1M U.S. Grant for Germanium Recycling, Expands Solar Capacity Amid Market Surge

Specialty materials company 5N Plus is riding a wave of investor optimism following a major U.S. government grant and plans to boost solar cell production, raising questions about whether its recent stock rally has outpaced fundamentals.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Arizona Fraternity Hazing Death: Pledges Allegedly Forced to Drink 3.5 Liters of Vodka in 'Game'

Three members of a Northern Arizona University fraternity face hazing charges after an 18-year-old pledge died following an alleged drinking ritual involving excessive amounts of vodka, court documents reveal.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SolarEdge Stock in Focus: Can the Solar Tech Giant Regain Its Shine After a Rocky Ride?

SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) is back on investors' radars following significant share price volatility. While recent weekly gains offer a glimmer of hope, they contrast sharply with a challenging longer-term performance and deep annual losses. Analysts are divided on whether the current valuation signals a buying opportunity or a value trap, as the company navigates policy shifts and fierce market competition.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Brookfield Doubles Down on U.S. Real Estate and Solar with Major Acquisitions

Brookfield Asset Management moves to take Peakstone Realty Trust private in a $1.2 billion deal, while its affiliate TerraForm Power acquires the massive Steward Creek Solar project, signaling aggressive expansion in industrial property and renewable energy infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Search Intensifies for Missing Mother of 'Today' Show Anchor Savannah Guthrie in Arizona

An urgent search is underway in Tucson, Arizona, for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reportedly taken from her home against her will. Authorities express grave concern for her health due to a medical condition requiring medication.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SolarEdge Shifts Strategy: U.S.-Made Inverters Head to Europe Amid Margin Push

SolarEdge Technologies has initiated exports of its U.S.-manufactured residential inverters to key European markets, marking a strategic pivot to leverage domestic production for global growth. The move, coupled with a new 'single SKU' product design, aims to streamline operations and improve margins as the company navigates a competitive landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

First Solar Shares Slide as Analyst Downgrade, Tesla's Solar Ambitions Cast Shadow

First Solar (FSLR) shares dropped nearly 7% this week following a downgrade by BMO Capital, which cited rising domestic competition and potential new market pressure from Tesla's expanding solar manufacturing plans.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Time Running Out in Search for Savannah Guthrie's Mother, Arizona Sheriff Says

Authorities in Arizona are urgently searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home under circumstances described as 'very concerning.'

Feb 3, 2026

Business

5N Plus Soars 34.9% on U.S. Germanium Grant and Solar Expansion Plans

Shares of Canadian materials firm 5N Plus surged after securing an $18.1 million U.S. government grant to expand germanium recycling in Utah and announcing a 25% capacity increase for space-grade solar cells at its German subsidiary, AZUR SPACE, by 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

5N Plus Secures Major US Grant, Expands Space Solar Capacity to Meet Critical Tech Demands

Backed by an $18.1 million U.S. government grant, materials specialist 5N Plus is scaling its high-purity germanium recycling and boosting space-grade solar cell production, positioning itself at the nexus of defense, AI infrastructure, and global connectivity supply chains.

Feb 3, 2026