Solar Power World : Learnewable lends AI insights to solar site selection
[[“value”:” Nearly half of all utility-scale renewable energy projects are significantly delayed or canceled outright due to community opposition or restrictive local ordinances. AI-driven stakeholder and regulatory insights from Learnewable can help solve those issues. Founded in 2023, Learnewable addresses the critical challenge renewable energy developers and infrastructure planners face: understanding and engaging effectively with […]
Solar Power World : California assembly bill would force legacy solar into NEM 3.0
A proposed piece of legislation on the California State Assembly floor could alter the length and level of compensation solar project owners receive through net metering agreements. California Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D-56) introduced Assembly Bill No. 942 in February that, if enacted, would force legacy solar projects operating on previous net-metering programs to shift to […]
Solar Power World : Kentucky solar projects survive biblical hailstorm nearly unscathed
. On March 15, 2025, Owensboro, Kentucky experienced one of the most intense hail storms in recent history. What began as a routine spring thunderstorm rapidly escalated into a destructive event that left homeowners and businesses reeling. In this article, we are reporting the results of three customers that were located in the direct path […]
Solar Power World : Castillo Engineering, Northern Sun Energy collaborate on 31-MW New York community solar portfolio
Castillo Engineering and Northern Sun Energy (NSE) have been awarded three new community solar projects in Kinderhook, Wilton and East Greenbush, New York. Awarded by developer Seaboard Solar, these projects total 31.49 MWDC and will generate local renewable power for thousands of homes. Credit: Castillo Engineering This portfolio of projects follows the successful commissioning of […]
Solar Power World : Bodhi releases new AI Assistant for solar customer service
[[“value”:” Solar software provider Bodhi has announced the launch of Bodhi AI Assistant — a 24/7 virtual support agent that blends empathy with deep solar expertise to deliver scalable, round-the-clock customer service. Trained on thousands of real customer conversations and integrated with documentation from across the solar industry, the AI Assistant provides immediate level-1 customer […]
Solar Power World : SMA now offering higher power classes for Sunny Boy Smart Energy inverters
[[ April 8, 2025 SMA America has expanded its Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter lineup with the introduction of two larger power classes, 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW, offering homeowners more flexibility and greater energy control. The expanded portfolio allows for larger solar arrays, enhanced backup capabilities and the ability to future-proof the solution […]
Solar Power World : Pennsylvania takes another shot at community solar bill
Supported by the Our Solar PA Coalition, organized labor and industry groups, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 1155, which will authorize community solar programs across the state. The legislation will promote local economic development, enhancing energy reliability and reducing energy costs. This bill, introduced by Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134), closely mirrors legislation passed through the House […]
Solar Power World : The rise of third-party ownership (TPO) in solar: Trends, benefits, and industry shifts
[[ April 8, 2025 The solar industry is no stranger to change, and one of the biggest agents of that change recently has been high interest rates. With the days of zero-interest loans a thing of the past (for now), homeowners and solar companies have sought out ways to make a solar install more affordable. […]
Solar Power World : The 2025 Aurora Solar Snapshot
[[ April 8, 2025 The U.S. solar market has always been dynamic, adapting with every new challenge and opportunity, and 2024 was no exception. Coming off a challenging year marked by high interest rates, policy changes, and uncertainty, the industry remains on the “solar coaster.” But for those paying attention, the trajectory is still upward. […]
Solar Power World : Connecticut manufacturer invests in 750-kW rooftop solar array
Budderfly, an energy-as-a-service company and The Gilman Brothers Company, a 128-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of foamboard products based in Connecticut, have announced a new 750-kW rooftop solar project. Over the 15-year agreement, Budderfly expects to lower Gilman Brothers’ annual energy costs by up to 30%. A fixture of American manufacturing since 1897, The Gilman Brothers Company […]