Solar Power World : SolarReviews survey finds most residential contractors confident about business in 2025
SolarReviews has announced the results of its 2025 survey of the solar industry, detailed in the 2025 Solar Industry Survey report. The survey — now in its third year — was conducted from December 2, 2024 through January 3, 2025, receiving responses from companies that represent many facets of the solar industry. See the key […]
Solar Power World : Canada and Mexico tariffs are back on, for now Tariffs on Chinese good have also increased by another 10%.
Update 3/6/2025: President Trump said on social media that most Mexican goods compliant with the North American free trade agreement will be exempt from the tariffs until April 2, according to NBC. The exemption may also apply to Canadian goods. After announcing new 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico in February and then […]
Solar Power World : ULC Technologies solar robots have potential to install 600 panels in 10 hours
Robotics company ULC Technologies was contracted by Rosendin to design and develop a robotic solution for solar module installation. The robotic systems, which have already undertaken field trials on real-world utility-scale solar construction sites, work in collaboration with skilled trade workers to accelerate construction timeframes, increase worker safety and support the expansion of renewable energy […]
Solar Power World : Napa Valley winery offsets nearly 80% of electricity with 427-kW solar array + microgrid
Schneider Electric announced Domaine Carneros, grower-producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, reduced its carbon emissions last year through the deployment of a solar-powered microgrid, achieving $70,000 in annual savings. In the heart of Napa Valley, Domaine Carneros has deployed Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Microgrid, a standardized, validated microgrid platform that manages […]
Solar Power World : Renewable America completes nearly 3-MW solar project for low-income San Jose residents
Renewable America announced it has achieved commercial operation for its West Tambo Clean Power II (WEST-II) site. This 8.5-acre, 2.93-MWDC solar project, located in Livingston, California, is situated in a community designated as both disadvantaged (DAC) and low-income (LIC). WEST-II will provide clean, renewable energy to San Jose, California. “The WEST-II site combines environmentally disadvantaged […]
Solar Power World : Solar installation tips from utility-scale, C&I and residential contractors
While technology is making onsite tasks easier in many ways, solid planning and commitment to employee safety forms the backbone of many successful solar teams. Solar Power World talked to leaders in the residential, C&I and utility-scale solar space about how they make work on the jobsite as smooth as possible. For more installer insight, […]
Solar Power World : The Solar Policy Scoop: March 2025
Missouri Republicans are spearheading a bill that would create a community solar pilot program in the state. Solar products from Mexico and Canada slapped with tariffs for first timeWashington, D.C. After President Donald Trump announced then quickly paused tariffs against Mexico and Canada in early February, the 30-day agreement is set to lapse on March […]
Solar Power World : Solving the Technical Challenges of Large Solar Power Plant Development and Construction
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Solar Power World : Arizona utility SRP lands on ultra-low value of solar for 2025
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Solar Power World : California legislators introduce new community solar bill to fix problems of the last
[[“value”:” Last week, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1260, legislation designed to strengthen and expand the initial framework for California’s community solar + storage program established by AB 2316. By ensuring fair compensation for community solar projects and creating a viable path for widespread adoption, AB 1260 would lower energy costs, provide clean […]