Solar Power World : Origami Solar expands steel frame offerings for American-made solar panels
[[“value”:” Origami Solar is expanding its product line in response to customer feedback and growing market demand. The new steel solar panel frames are all made in the United States, can typically be shipped within two days and are eligible for the domestic content bonus of the IRA. The new products include: A lighter-weight, 30-mm […]
Solar Power World : New reciprocal tariffs will add cost to already heavily tariffed Southeast Asian solar products
[[“value”:” In an executive order on Wednesday, April 2, President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners “to rebalance global trade flows” starting April 5. The order adds 10% tariffs to all trading partners, with higher rates for certain countries. According to law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, the tariffs will not apply to […]
Solar Power World : These small sensors can detect fires at utility-scale solar sites before they spread
[[“value”:” As utility-scale solar proliferates across the United States, project operators must contend with monitoring the landmass hosting these sprawling PV arrays. The footprint of grid-tied solar is increasing, and, separate to that, so is the spread of wildfires stoked by a warming climate, consuming acres of land in regions experiencing historically less precipitation. In […]
Solar Power World : Namaste Solar project to save Denver nonprofit $300k in operating expenses
[[“value”:” Namaste Solar has partnered with Women’s Bean Project to install a 102-kW rooftop solar system and one electric vehicle charging station at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado. This installation is designed to offset 120% of Women’s Bean Project’s electrical usage, significantly reducing operating expenses and enabling the organization to further invest in its […]
Solar Power World : CPS America releases new string inverters, energy storage solutions at Innovation Day
[[“value”:” CPS America hosted its 4th Annual Product Innovation Day today at its headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The event served as the official launch of several new products, including the “Gonzo” 125-kW/261-kWh C&I BESS All-in-One solution, 250-kW 600-V string inverter, 350-kW string inverter and 5-MWh BESS PowerBlock. CPS also unveiled its service business, CSPS. The […]
Solar Power World : Artisun Solar completes projects for South Dakota packaging company
[[“value”:” Artisun Solar has completed two solar systems for Helluva Container in Elk Point, South Dakota. With a newly installed 36.9-kWDC PV system at its main office and an 85.5-kWDC system at its warehouse, Helluva Container is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable operations. The company, which specializes in buying, refurbishing and reselling used Gaylord boxes […]
Solar Power World : Report: Energy storage can help increase AI data center efficiency
[[“value”:” Battery manufacturer ZincFive has released its second annual 2025 Data Center Energy Storage Industry Insights Report in collaboration with Data Center Frontier. This report offers a comprehensive look at the evolving energy storage landscape, featuring insights from industry professionals worldwide. It examines key trends shaping the future of data center power, including shifting priorities, […]
Solar Power World : While China scales high-efficiency solar panel manufacturing, the US is stuck with PERC
[[“value”:” This past year has been the season for intellectual property (IP) battles within the solar panel space. Most global solar panel manufacturers are involved in patent infringement lawsuits in U.S. courts in some way — either suing or being sued over tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. Who has the right to produce advanced […]
Solar Power World : 6.1 MW of solar installed on steep, uneven terrain in New York
[[“value”:” The Old Hill Farm solar project, developed by Woodfield Renewable Partners, is now complete in Jefferson Valley, New York. The 6.1-MW project is built on steep, uneven terrain and called for limited land disturbance. Woodfield turned to DCE Solar’s Long Span Ground Screw racking system for the difficult project. Execution was just as critical […]
Solar Power World : Affordable Wire Management engineers cable hangers for ARRAY solar trackers
[[“value”:” Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a cable management solutions provider for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems, is debuting several new Bonsai Module Cable Hangers developed for ARRAY Technologies‘ solar trackers. AWM’s Bonsai Hangers have been engineered specifically for ARRAY’s DuraTrack and OmniTrack tracker systems and accompanying 400-mm Thru-Bolt Clamp. These custom Bonsai hangers […]