Solar structures manufacturer GameChange Solar is releasing TopoSmart+, a project analysis tool designed to minimize topography costs for installations of the company’s single-axis solar tracker on challenging, uneven terrain. TopoSmart+ runs multiple design iterations on a solar project site to determine lower cost options for grading and steel posts, optimize tracker elevations and generate grading… The post GameChange Solar releases software for designing tracker projects on uneven land appeared first on Solar Power World.

Over 200 New Yorkers called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build 15 GW of renewable energy at a rally and public hearing at John Jay College on Wednesday night. Speakers ranged from 14-year old students to an 89-year old member of PSC-CUNY, a union that has hosted ten… The post Public Power NY pushes leaders for 15 GW of new renewable energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Technology company ProScore has launched a software platform to support taxpayers, solar developers, EPCs and contractors in managing domestic content requirements to ensure IRA compliance. By offering full visibility into the sourcing process, tracking capabilities and AI verification tools, ProScore simplifies the complexities of adhering to domestic content standards. The platform enables users to document… The post ProScore launches IRA compliance software appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy has announced the availability of its new portable energy system, the IQ PowerPack 1500, for pre-order in the United States and Canada. This latest addition to the Enphase suite of products is a 1,500-Wh smart, go-anywhere portable energy system that can power most small appliances in the home, at work or outdoors. Watch… The post Enphase portable IQ battery now available for pre-order appeared first on Solar Power World.

Amerlux, a Delta Group company and performance-grade lighting manufacturer, announced that it would install a 1.525-MW rooftop solar system at its global headquarters and manufacturing facility. This initiative underscores Amerlux’s commitment to achieving Net Zero Energy and leadership in sustainable lighting in the U.S. The project, set to begin in late 2024 and complete in… The post Lighting manufacturer to offset 100% of electricity with new solar install appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable America announced a major milestone for its Ranch Sereno Clean Power (RASE) project. After a two-year permitting process, Contra Costa County granted RASE a conditional use permit (CUP) on September 24, 2024, clearing the way for the development of a new solar and storage project in Byron, California. The project will be built on… The post Renewable America gets go-ahead for new 2.48-MW California solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new solar panel recycling outfit is starting up in Yuma, Arizona. Solar eWaste Solutions has opened a facility on a five-acre site that should process 200,000 panels annually. Solar eWaste Solutions is led by Dwight Clark, a U.S. veteran and certified hazardous materials manager with 25 years of experience in e-waste management. “Our mission… The post Solar eWaste Solutions opens recycling facility in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.

Just a few weeks after elections in the United States, two new congressmen have attached their names to legislation that would prevent Chinese companies from accessing credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act. U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to block implementation of the Dept. of the Treasury’s final… The post Congress begins process to block 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit appeared first on Solar Power World.

Most of the new solar panel manufacturing outfits starting in the United States have been multinational operations with years of production experience. But one new American name is attempting to break into the market, focusing on a unique design for the country — heterojunction technology (HJT). Solarix will invest $63 million into an existing 423,553-ft2… The post New name ready to make HJT solar panels in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable Properties announced it has completed the 3.5-MWDC Clemons Road community solar project in the Village of Minoa, New York. In partnership with the Village and Ampion, Renewable Properties’ subscriber manager, nearly 100 Minoa residents subscribed to the program, accounting for 20% of the community solar project’s subscribers. Renewable Properties, the project’s owner, organized a… The post Renewable Properties wraps up 3.5-MW community solar project in New York appeared first on Solar Power World.

Castillo Engineering was selected by Recon Corporation to provide design and engineering services on two new community solar projects in Illinois, totaling 15 MWDC. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, the two 7.5-MW projects are located in the cities of Pontiac and Odell and will use single axis trackers. The projects are… The post Castillo Engineering, Recon Corp Illinois community solar portfolio expected online in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

AMPYR Energy USA has announced the signing of long-term power purchase agreements for two projects totaling 195 MWp of utility scale solar energy generation in South Carolina. The PPAs were executed with Duke Energy and include four hours of energy storage for one of the projects. The execution of these contracts further demonstrates AMPYR Energy… The post AMPYR Energy USA signs on for 195 MW of Southeast solar + storage appeared first on Solar Power World.