On Oct. 17, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved key updates to the 2024 – 2026 Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) to expand solar capacity and protect Illinois consumers from rising energy costs. The ICC’s decision authorizes an immediate expansion of the Adjustable Block Program by 100% — doubling community, commercial… The post Illinois doubles capacity of solar incentive program ahead of federal ITC phase-out appeared first on Solar Power World.

Attorneys general from Colorado, California and 21 other states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for ending the $7 billion Solar for All program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to more than 900,000 households across the country, including 20,000 homes in Colorado. Colorado and… The post 23 states sue EPA for terminating Solar for All program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Alliant Energy announced the successful integration of its first 100-MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Placed next to the company’s 200-MW solar project in Grant County, the newly operational battery captures and stores excess energy generated by solar and other resources, then releases the energy to the grid as needed. “Energy storage systems, like this… The post Alliant Energy adds 100-MW BESS next to 200-MW Wisconsin solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Forecasting software Sunairio has launched the new Omniscale Next-generation Ensemble (ONE) offering to provide critical weather and energy insights. “Sunairio ONE is trained on the Sunairio High-resolution Earth Dataset (the SHED), our proprietary, high-resolution historical weather data archive that’s purpose-built to replicate granular risks for the modern grid,” said Rob Cirincione, CEO of Sunairio. Sunairio… The post New next-gen grid forecast model from Sunairio appeared first on Solar Power World.

loanTERRA is launching a new platform designed to remove hidden fees and empower more homeowners to access affordable solar and energy-efficiency upgrades. By equipping credit unions, community banks and installers with transparent tools, loanTERRA is reimagining how green lending works — and for who it works. The launch comes at a pivotal time for the… The post loanTERRA announces new program partnering with local lenders to fund solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Twenty years ago, Exact Solar began in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with a single project and a belief that solar power could make a difference for families and communities. What started as a small family business has grown steadily year after year. Now considered a trustworthy name working in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and a multi-year… The post Exact Solar celebrates 20 years installing systems across Mid-Atlantic region appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fortress Power has released its new energy storage system, the eBoost. Sixteen of the 16-kWh units can be connected in parallel for up to 256 kWh of storage capacity for homes and businesses. “The eBoost sets a new standard for flexible, high-capacity energy storage,” said Matthew Daniel, Product Manager for eBoost at Fortress Power. “Its… The post Fortress Power releases 16-kWh eBoost ESS appeared first on Solar Power World.

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q3 2025 edition of “The 50 States of Solar.” The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on distributed solar policy, with a focus on net metering, distributed solar valuation, interconnection rules, community solar, residential fixed charges, residential demand and solar… The post New report finds states working to make up for loss of federal solar incentives appeared first on Solar Power World.

Qcells’s new recycling division, EcoRecycle by Qcells, is partnering with distributor Greentech Renewables to establish solar panel collection hubs at Greentech’s Tampa and Palmetto locations in Florida. These sites will serve as the first of many public-facing locations designed to accept decommissioned or damaged solar panels from both industry professionals and residential owners, Qcells says.… The post Greentech Renewables to host solar panel recycling drop-off sites in Florida appeared first on Solar Power World.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to commemorate the completion of the Highway 20 Community Solar Farm in Kane County, Illinois. The PV project will power nearly 600 low-income households, a local park district and a commercial business. Located on Highway 20, the project features 12,000 solar panels spanning 26 acres, with a capacity… The post Nautilus Solar completes 5-MW community solar project along Illinois Highway 20 appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) completed the 180-MW Azalea Springs Solar project in Angelina County, Texas. Azalea Springs Solar will produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 27,800 average Texas homes each year “Azalea Springs Solar demonstrates the powerful role energy infrastructure can play in building stronger, more resilient communities,” said… The post EDP Renewables empowers Texas community with 180-MW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Torch Clean Energy will build the Winchester solar + storage project in Cochise County, Arizona. The twin 80-MW solar projects will be supported by 160 MW/640 MWh of energy storage from Fluence Energy. Winchester will use Fluence’s Gridstack Pro 5000 system with delivery expected in early 2027. The Gridstack Pro 5000 solution will include domestically… The post Winchester solar + storage project on the books in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.