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What are virtual power plants (VPP) & why do they matter for solar?
In the quest to switch to more renewable energy sources, we continue to develop creative solutions designed to meet the planet’s increasingly…
QuickBOLT stone-coated steel solar mount passes Miami-Dade approval
Miami-Dade County’s Board and Code Administration Division issued a notice of acceptance for QuickBOLT’s Stone Coated Steel Roof Hook, approving the mount…
Two major community solar software companies announce merger
Arcadia and Perch Energy have announced a new venture combining both companies’ community solar businesses to create a new standalone company, which…
21 House Republicans voice support for IRA as budget deliberations begin
As the House Ways and Means Committee begins planning the government’s 2025 budget under President Trump, 21 House Republicans have signed a…
The U.S. installed record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024
The United States installed a record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added…
Fronius GEN24 approved for use with BYD batteries in California
Fronius USA has announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) added the Fronius GEN24 inverter to its Energy Storage System (ESS) listing…
DCE Solar brings Axial’s dual-row solar tracker to US market
Solar racking manufacturer DCE Solar has partnered with Axial Structural Solutions, a global solar tracking technology, provider, to bring the Tracker Twin,…
Longroad Energy develops 13-MW solar project for California glass packaging facility
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), a subsidiary of the Ardagh Group, completed a 13-MWDC solar project that will soon supply its…
Reading, Pennsylvania, starts work on sustainability portfolio that includes 1.78 MW of solar
The City of Reading, Pennsylvania, has announced the move into construction phase as part of a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to…
Fortress Power releases 9.6-kWh eForce residential battery
Fortress Power has unveiled a modular, stackable and VPP-ready energy storage system for the residential market — eForce. With its robust all-weather…
Savion flips switch on 100-MW Oklahoma solar project
Savion today announced the start of commercial operation of Kiowa County Solar Project (KCSP) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The 100-MW solar facility…
New 100% American silicon solar panel supply chain announced Hemlock-Corning-Suniva-Heliene chain is latest domestic panel roadmap.
After REC Silicon closed shop and Qcells lost its domestic polysilicon supply, the country has been lacking a roadmap for a 100%…
Treaty Oak Clean Energy breaks ground on 100-MW Arkansas solar project
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, alongside local officials, economic development leaders and community leaders, celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of the 100-MW Redfield Solar…
S-5! teams up with Sustainable Technologies to develop commercial roof solar mount
S-5!, a metal roof attachments provider, and Sustainable Technologies, a solar mounting manufacturer, are collaborating on the research, development and commercialization of…
K2 Systems design software integrates with Scanifly
Scanifly, a PV design and field operations software provider, has integrated services with PV mounting manufacturer K2 Systems. Solar contractors can now…
Solar Spotlight: An introduction to string sizing optimization with Sungrow
On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Benjamin Heitmann, marketing manager, and Madeline Acri, applications engineer with Sungrow North America discuss the company’s…
Energy Toolbase expands grid services program to Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Energy Toolbase has expanded its ability to model and deploy grid services in the Northeast. ConnectedSolutions and Clean Peak Standard (CPS) are…
Solving the Technical Challenges of Large Solar Power Plant Development and Construction
The push for renewable energy is one of the cornerstones in the fight against climate change. Not only is the growth…
March 2025: The Installation Issue
Searching for answers in an unpredictable world I attended the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America tradeshow in San Diego in late…
SolaTrim releases new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects
SolaTrim has launched a new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects, the ST-500 panel. Measuring 5 in. in height, the ST-500 offers…
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…
CAB Solar designs cable management system for hail stowing trackers
CAB Solar, an above-ground cable management provider, has released its new ModulAir Hail Stow Hanger System for the solar industry. This newly…
Canada and Mexico tariffs are back on, for now
After announcing new 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico in February and then pausing them due to temporary agreements, the…
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,…
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,…
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…
The Solar Policy Scoop: March 2025
Solar products from Mexico and Canada slapped with tariffs for first time Washington, D.C. After President Donald Trump announced then quickly paused…
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…
Arizona utility SRP lands on ultra-low value of solar for 2025
On February 27, 2025, the Salt River Project (SRP) District Board held its final vote regarding its pricing proceeding. The final price…
California legislators introduce new community solar bill to fix problems of the last
Last week, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1260, legislation designed to strengthen and expand the initial framework for California’s community…