Solar Power World : DTE Energy issues RFP for 450 MW of standalone energy storage
DTE Energy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for new standalone energy storage projects totaling approximately 450 MW. These projects will support DTE Electric’s CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan and Michigan’s new standard of 60% renewable energy by 2030, both of which contribute to DTE’s overarching carbon reduction goals. The RFP requires the standalone energy […]
Solar Power World : T1 chooses site outside Austin for 5-GW silicon solar cell factory
T1 Energy, the solar panel manufacturing player formerly known as FREYR, announced in its 2024 full-year report that it has chosen a site in Milam County, Texas, to establish a 5-GW solar cell manufacturing facility. The site located northeast of Austin will be labeled “G2 Austin,” while T1’s existing solar panel assembly outfit in Wilmer […]
Solar Power World : Recom’s latest Lynx series solar module reaches 720 W
[[“value”:” Recom Technologies has unveil the Lynx Series TOPCon PV Module, which has a rated power output of up to 720 W. Tailored for large-scale solar projects, this n-type bifacial double-glass module has a 23.18% efficiency rating. To ensure lasting performance, the Lynx Series module comes with a 30-year product warranty and a 30-year linear […]
Solar Power World : New 6.1-MW rooftop community solar project will power underserved households in DC
[[“value”:” Terreno Realty Corporation has announced the completion of a 6.1-MW rooftop-hosted community solar project in northeast Washington, D.C. Spanning approximately 700,000 ft2 of rooftops, the project is set to become the largest rooftop community solar array in the District, and one of the most significant urban community solar projects in the United States. Facilitated […]
Solar Power World : EPA cuts climate grants, but Solar for All program untouched for now The agency announced a flurry of actions to undo Biden-era climate work.
[[“value”:” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Sec. Lee Zeldin has this week unveiled numerous actions to roll back climate-related efforts by the Biden Administration. On March 11, the EPA announced it is terminating $20 billion in grant funding under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. The […]
Solar Power World : What is the AlphaSeal® System? The flexible flashing that started created a new industry standard.
[[“value”:” In 2013, Roof Tech introduced the AlphaSeal® System, an impenetrable flashing system with the highest operating temperature in the industry of 248°F. All of Roof Tech’s mounting solutions are fastened with wood screws directly to the roof sheathing or rafters, eliminating the need to drill pilot holes or pre-caulking once and for all! That […]
Solar Power World : Washington DC’s Solar for All program covering cost of another 150 residential solar projects
[[“value”:” The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), in partnership with the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), has selected six local solar developers and contractors to support 150 solar installations on single-family homes for income-qualified residents in 2025. This investment builds on DCSEU’s work on the District’s Solar for All program which has provided […]
Solar Power World : Latest EnergyBin report finds that 95% of solar panels listed for resale are still brand new
[[“value”:” Today EnergyBin announced the release of its fourth annual “PV Module Price Index for the Secondary Solar Market” report. The price index tracks wholesale pricing and supply of crystalline-silicon (c-Si) modules that have fallen out of traditional distribution channels, and as a result are listed for resale on the EnergyBin exchange. For the fourth […]
Solar Power World : OpenSolar users can now track permits via SolarAPP+ integration
[[“value”:” OpenSolar announced it now integrates with SolarAPP+, the automated and instant permitting tool transforming solar approvals across the United States. Permitting can add $3,800 to $4,500 to the installation cost of a typical rooftop solar system. This partnership slashes permitting delays, speeds up projects by an average of three weeks and cuts the cost […]
Solar Power World : Enerflo adds four new native features to sales platform
[[“value”:” Enerflo, an end-to-end solar sales and fulfillment platform, has launched four new native features: QuickQuote, Title Check, Battery Sizing Tool and Savings Calculator & Forecaster. QuickQuote leverages Google’s Project Sunroof and Enerflo’s proprietary data to generate instant solar estimates based on a homeowner’s address and utility provider. The QuickQuote engine integrates Enerflo’s savings forecaster […]