Solar Power World : New York funds $50 million more for renewables workforce development
[[“value”:”New York is allocating millions in funding to bolster the clean energy workforce in the state. Clean energy career development programs are receiving an additional $50 million, bringing the initiative’s total funding to $320 million. “Washington Republicans’ assault on renewables won’t stop New York from continuing our nation-leading clean energy progress,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “These investments… […]
Solar Power World : Solar companies donate system to St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
[[“value”:”Solar industry partners collaborated recently to donate the solar system for the most recent St. Jude Dream Home in California’s Coachella Valley. The 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house includes a 3.8-kW Tigo EI Inverter donated by Tigo, Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices donated by Greentech Renewables and installation provided by GOAT Solar. The 5.72-kW… […]
Solar Power World : Policy change virtually stops new community solar development in Maine
[[“value”:”Lawmakers are trying to find solutions to the mounting economic weight of energy costs on utility customers. To address this, the Maine Legislature revised its net energy billing (NEB) program for non-residential participants last year, but in the process, it halted the state’s community solar market. “There’s not a lot the legislature can do to… […]
Solar Power World : US Modules opens solar panel assembly plant in east-central Texas
[[“value”:”A years-in-the-making solar panel assembly outfit in College Station, Texas, is now officially in operation but with a twist — all solar panels coming off the lines will be used in projects developed by the parent company. US Modules‘ first production line can produce 400 MW of utility-scale solar panels annually. A second line should… […]
Solar Power World : 5-MW Hannacroix Solar project in NY gets state support
[[“value”:”The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will help develop the 5-MW Hannacroix Solar project in Greene County. The Power Authority support for the project will help ensure it is developed ahead of deadlines associated with the expiration of federal tax credits for solar and wind projects. When operational, Hannacroix Solar will contribute to the Power… […]
Solar Power World : Georgia Power breaks ground on 1-GWh BESS project
[[“value”:”Burns & McDonnell has started construction on a 260-MW/1,040-MWh battery energy storage system outside Wadley, Georgia, for Georgia Power. The project, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), is located beside the existing third-party owned Wadley solar facility and near existing transmission infrastructure. The new Wadley BESS is a company-owned asset that strengthens the… […]
Solar Power World : Terrasmart’s latest solar tracker software works for utility and DG projects
[[“value”:”Terrasmart, a turnkey solar racking technologies company, has launched Peak Production Package for its proprietary PeakYield solar tracker software. PeakYield is programmed to increase tracker performance, minimize downtime, protect sites from weather events and streamline O&M troubleshooting. PeakYield accounts for uneven surfaces on project sites and cloudy sky conditions with backtracking and position for irradiant… […]
Solar Power World : Bluetti unveils new EnergyPro 13K energy storage system
[[“value”:”Bluetti has unveiled its latest residential battery system, the EnergyPro 13K energy storage system (EP13K ESS). Compatible with both new and existing solar installations, EnergyPro 13K has a continuous output of 13.2 kW (120 V/240 V) and a high surge capacity of 150 LRA, enabling it to run high-demand appliances. Its integrated automatic transfer switch (ATS)… […]
Solar Power World : New Qcells division to serve residential homebuilders with solar solutions
[[“value”:”Qcells is launching a new division to work with homebuilders integrating clean energy solutions. The Qcells New Homes solar platform offers U.S. home builders a turnkey, vertically integrated package of everything needed to get a residential solar and storage system online. Solar panels will be manufactured at Qcells’ facility in Georgia, and Qcells New Homes… […]
Solar Power World : Greenskies brings solar back to Connecticut town’s public works building
[[“value”:”Greenskies Clean Focus has completed a solar project on the roof of West Hartford’s Department of Public Works building in Connecticut. Greenskies developed and built the project, which it will own and operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement with the city. The new system replaces a solar array originally installed at the facility in… […]