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 : 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 : 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 […]