Author Archives: Ritesh Pothan

The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), a nonprofit in eastern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, commemorated commercial operation of a solar project three years in the making today. A 23.4-kW solar array installed on the WCDC’s roof has been operating since summer began. … Continue reading →

Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, Delaware. The project will deliver renewable energy to the Delmarva Power grid, with a dedicated portion serving Delaware’s low-income households. The Dover site was developed … Continue reading →

SuperPower, a platform that lets gamers earn rewards while helping bring new clean energy projects online, today announced its participation in an agreement supporting the new 110-MW Three W Solar Project in Hill County, Texas. Ever.green, a clean energy marketplace … Continue reading →

Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is launching Atlas, a new suite of foundation-to-tracker solutions designed for ARRAY trackers and APA Solar Racking foundations. Atlas I is designed for standard soil conditions, connecting driven foundations (a shortened W-beam or sigma pile) … Continue reading →

Carolina-based solar and storage installer Sugar Hollow Solar is celebrating 16 years in business by making solar more accessible than ever. The company is now offering residential solar and storage lease options through Palmetto LightReach. And in celebration of its … Continue reading →

Arglass, a glass container manufacturer headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia, is now powering a portion of its operations with on-site solar developed and financed by Cherry Street Energy. “The future of American manufacturing depends on innovation – not only in how … Continue reading →

Tesla has signed a PPA with ContourGlobal for the power generated from Project Sterling, a 509-MW solar and 1.4-GWh energy storage project in Arizona. Construction on Project Sterling started in 2025, through off-site physical work to meet subsidy deadlines. Commercial … Continue reading →

A Yakima, Washington-based man has filed a compliant against Canadian Solar after 24 solar panels — a weight of nearly one ton — allegedly fell on top of him and caused him major bodily harm. Patrick Gibbons has requested a … Continue reading →

Georgia Power celebrated the completion of the 49.5-MW/198-MWh Moody Battery Facility built near Valdosta, Georgia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. The battery plant was retrofitted to the existing Moody Solar project. “The successful completion of the Moody Battery … Continue reading →

Thermal imaging and monitoring solutions company moviTHERM has launched Irley, a new IoT thermal camera built to flag fire risk, equipment failure and heat related problems so teams can step in before they turn into costly damage. Irley, confirmed by … Continue reading →

Electrical output from renewable energy sources has increased by more than 10% in the first five months of 2026 and is producing 30% of total U.S. electricity, according to a review of U.S. Energy Information Administration data by the SUN … Continue reading →

The United States is producing heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cells for the first time, after Canadian Solar announced the official opening of the first 2.1-GW phase of its cell manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Indiana. The site, working under the CS … Continue reading →

A massive 1.2-GW solar project has begun construction on an existing coal mining site midway between Dallas and Houston in Texas. The $1.7 billion Big Rooter Power project is funded by Panamint Capital. SOLV Energy is serving as the EPC … Continue reading →

Lightsource bp and Meta have finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Mowata Solar, a 172-MW solar project in development in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. This PPA will add new generation to the local grid, furthering Meta’s commitment to … Continue reading →

A recent ruling on zoning requirements in York County, South Carolina, has determined that solar manufacturing is only allowed in heavy industrial zones. Despite that decision, Silfab Solar’s silicon cell and panel manufacturing operation in Fort Mill can continue operating … Continue reading →

A refugee aid organization in Denver is celebrating the completion of a donated 60-kW solar system that is expected to save the organization over $350,000 over the next 20 years. A group of solar companies, including SolarEdge Technologies,  Apollo Energy, Pivot … Continue reading →

Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is releasing a new 60° variant of its ARRAY DuraTrack single-axis solar tracker. The new solar tracker builds on the hail alert response and patented passive wind stow capabilities of DuraTrack. The 60° variant continues … Continue reading →

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a new report outlining industry priorities for strengthening cybersecurity and expanding domestic solar and energy storage manufacturing. SEIA reported that U.S. inverter manufacturing has almost tripled since 2024, and is tied as … Continue reading →

   Congratulations on a milestone year! It’s a significant year for the United States and the solar industry. The country is celebrating its 250th birthday, the U.S. solar industry has surpassed 6 million individual installations and, perhaps most importantly, … Continue reading →

Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the first three phases online, Sherco Solar produces 710 MW of power. A proposed fourth … Continue reading →

Comstock Metals has signed an materials recycling agreement with Illuminate USA, which operates a 5-GW solar panel assembly facility in central Ohio. Comstock Metals will provide comprehensive recycling services for leftover materials from Illuminate’s manufacturing lines. The services include safe … Continue reading →

rPlus Energies has commissioned the 125-MW Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and begun construction on the 400-MW Blacks Creek Energy Center, both in Idaho. Including projects already in operation, currently under construction or under contract, rPlus Energies has now developed … Continue reading →

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro passed a bill yesterday that requires decommissioning plans for solar projects 2 MWAC and larger in the state. Senate Bill 349 was drafted and sponsored by Republican senators, but garnered bipartisan support while working through the … Continue reading →

With 2026 proving to be a milestone year for many in the United States, Solar Power World is proud to present the 15th anniversary release of the solar industry’s most recognized grouping of solar and energy storage installation companies. The 2026 … Continue reading →

Avantus‘ Aratina 1 project in Kern County, California has started commercial operations and is now delivering 200 MW of solar and 500 MWh of energy storage to the grid. The project has long-term power purchase agreements with Central Coast Community … Continue reading →

Willard Scoops in South Portland, Maine, is now likely the first 100% solar-powered ice cream maker in the state. The small-batch, high-butterfat ice cream shop makes its flavors on-site and has a commitment to sustainability, local ingredients and community. The … Continue reading →

After reviewing industry data, the Dept. of Commerce has decided to initiate a country-wide investigation to determine whether imports of silicon solar cells from Ethiopia using Chinese components are circumventing long-standing antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders on solar cells from China. … Continue reading →

The solar industry continues to face a persistent workforce challenge. The U.S. solar industry employed more than 280,000 workers in 2024, with solar-plus-storage employment reaching over 460,000 workers, reflecting rapid growth across the sector. Despite this expansion, the pipeline of … Continue reading →

Emergent Solar Energy has completed nine on-site solar projects for Handsome Brook Farms, a producer of organic pasture-raised and free-range eggs. Jessica Coslow, director of pasture management at Handsome Brook Farms, said, “Handsome Brook Farms is investing in the long-term success and … Continue reading →

Sol Systems will soon start construction on a 123-MWAC solar portfolio in Illinois after successfully closing on financing. These projects will be built in Knox, Tazewell and Peoria Counties on more than 900 acres. “This milestone reflects our ability to … Continue reading →

Inverter producer EPC Power is opening a 167,000-sq-ft factory in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, nearly tripling its production capacity. The company stated in a press release that this expansion is in response to growing demand for power conversion technologies used … Continue reading →

The Q2 2026 edition of “The 50 States of Solar” report finds that 45 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, took some type of distributed solar policy action during Q2 2026, with the greatest number of actions … Continue reading →

The Foothill Medical Center Association has energized a 300-kW rooftop and carport solar system at its commercial property in Foothill Ranch, California. The newly installed system is forecasted to generate approximately 506 MWh of clean electricity annually. The project was … Continue reading →

Xpanner today releases its X1 Panel Lift, an intelligent, excavator-based solar panel installation. The platform, previously deployed on pile drivers for solar piling applications, has now been expanded to automate panel lifting and placement as well. The X1 Panel Lift … Continue reading →

Idaho is getting a community solar project. The Boise City Council voted to advance its FY 2027 Proposed Budget to the reading calendar, with a final approval date slated for August 25. The budget includes a $50,000 line item for … Continue reading →

Terra-Gen, jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, announced that its Lockhart Solar PV IV project has reached commercial operations. The 80-MW project in San Bernardino County, California, will provide enough electricity to power approximately 40,000 homes and businesses … Continue reading →

Aligned Climate Capital has acquired Armoracia, a 7.3-MWDC community solar project in Collinsville Township, Illinois, that will deploy a high-density, terrain-following solar racking to reduce land use. Armoracia will serve subscribers through the Illinois Adjustable Block Program on the Ameren … Continue reading →

Construction has started on the largest planned solar project in the United States. Steel River Energy Center, which is being developed by Cypress Creek Energy and installed by Moss, is slated to be 2.5 GWDC of solar co-located with 2.9 … Continue reading →

Vermeer has released a new machine for ground-mount solar pile installation. The company says the Vermeer MT500 material transporter consistently and precisely delivers and places 10- to 25-ft (3.05 m to 7.6 m) W-beam piles on ground-mount, utility-scale solar jobsites … Continue reading →

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock subsidiary, intends to acquire a majority stake in community and commercial solar company Summit Ridge Energy. “We are thrilled to acquire Summit Ridge Energy, a national leader in the solar energy space,” said Mark … Continue reading →

Solar Power World’s parent company, WTWH Media, today announced it has rebranded as Arrowfly. The new name and identity reflect the company’s transformation from a specialized trade publisher into an omnichannel B2B media, events and marketing company where hard-to-reach professional decision-makers gather … Continue reading →

While a logistics failure in retail might only result in a customer complaint, a failure on a utility-scale solar project can lead to significant fines and project delays that threaten partnerships that take years to develop. This represents a completely … Continue reading →

Asylon, a provider of automated robotic security solutions, is helping solar operators strengthen physical security with its flagship security robot, DroneDog. Combining autonomous robotic patrols with around-the-clock AI-powered detection and live human monitoring, DroneDog provides an added layer of protection for utility-scale … Continue reading →

Iberdrola Group company Avangrid announced it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57-MW energy project located in Gilliam County, Oregon. The milestone marks an important step forward in the project’s construction, which is supporting 200 local union … Continue reading →

Enphase Energy will soon release IQ Air, a smart thermostat with an in-home power display that in addition to temperature controls will show solar production, battery performance and home power use for homeowners. IQ Air is designed to optimize HVAC … Continue reading →

Aggreko has completed an 82-kW solar array at its Los Angeles service center, shifting the site to an entirely renewable, off-grid energy supply. This marks a significant achievement of Aggreko’s sustainability campaign to bring more sustainable energy to its facilities. … Continue reading →

Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve job site operations. He’s also played an integral role in introducing these new efficiencies to the solar industry through his … Continue reading →

Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) in California is working with ForeFront Power to develop a solar, battery storage and EV charging fleet project to meet the district’s energy, transportation and resilience needs with clean, renewable, lower-cost electricity. The project is … Continue reading →

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 8 GW of distributed solar has been installed across New York State, which puts the state ahead of schedule for reaching 10 GW by 2030. This growth in the distributed solar market has generated approximately … Continue reading →

The third round of grants under Massachusetts’ Dept. of Energy Resources’ Low-Income Services Solar Program (LISSP) have been awarded. Grants totaling $2.4 million will help 10 nonprofit organizations install rooftop solar systems that will reduce each organization’s electricity costs by between … Continue reading →