Author Archives: Ritesh Pothan

OnePlanet releases details today of its proprietary, fully automated recycling process that recovers copper, aluminum and high-purity silicon carrying ore-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels. The process, Photovoltaic Recycling through Integrated Systems and Mechanics (PRISM), has completed engineering testing and … Continue reading →

If all planned solar inverter manufacturing expansion is completed, domestic companies could meet demand following the FCC’s ban on new foreign inverter products, according to a market analysis by Wood Mackenzie. There is more than 100 GWAC of new announced … Continue reading →

Tickets are now available for the Solar Roots Party, taking place Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026, at the Ponderosa Hall-Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, considered one of the birthplaces of the modern solar industry. As part of the three-day … Continue reading →

The Trump administration has revealed the results of the Sec. 232 trade investigation on the polysilicon industry. Each imported solar component consisting of polysilicon — pure polysilicon, wafers, cells and finished panels — will have a 15% tariff, regardless of … Continue reading →

Solar panel manufacturer Heliene has permanently laid off 93 employees at its Mountain Iron, Minnesota, solar panel assembly facility, effective Aug. 5, 2026. The jobs are primarily solar panel assembly positions, although some human resources positions were included in the … Continue reading →

Washington, D.C.’s water district DC Water has completed a 1.8-MW solar installation on its Brentwood Reservoir property. Through the Solar for All program, the facility will provide utility bill savings to more than 500 income-qualified D.C. households and up to … Continue reading →

ConnectDER has announced the full integration and field availability of its IslandDER Meter Socket Adapter with the SolarEdge Nexis home energy system. SolarEdge has made IslandDER a standard component of SolarEdge Nexis installations requiring home backup. The SolarEdge-specific model, the … Continue reading →

Today is the unveiling of the Aurora Solar Marketplace, an online marketplace where homeowners get a personalized solar and storage estimate and compare local installers on their own timeline, without sharing their phone number. Home energy has never felt less … Continue reading →

U.S. perovskite company Tandem PV has acquired nexTC, an Oregon-based developer of advanced thin-film metal oxide coating processes. The acquisition brings nexTC’s coating technology, intellectual property and technical expertise into Tandem PV, giving the company greater control over a critical … Continue reading →

Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model. The work also emphasizes the importance of taking regional variables into account when creating … Continue reading →

Naples Airport in Florida is installing a 100-kW solar system atop a newly build warehouse storage building on its campus. The project should be fully operational by the end of summer. “The cost savings by adding solar are substantial, but … Continue reading →

Public Storage intends to develop 60 rooftop community solar projects over the next two years with Solar Landscape in northern Illinois. The projects within ComEd territory will deliver 44 MW of power to the grid. “With demand for power rising … Continue reading →

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right now, EVs are outselling gas cars for the first time. IKEA is offering dynamic electricity rates bundled with solar and … Continue reading →

Origis Energy has reached commercial operations of three additional phases of its Rockhound Solar complex in Ector County, Texas — bringing the total operating capacity at the site to nearly 1 GW. The newly completed phases represent roughly 500 MW … Continue reading →

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 →