Eighteen California legislators submitted a joint letter on November 25 to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding delays to turn on customer-owned solar and storage at the state’s two largest utilities. The letter urges the CPUC to hold Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) accountable for repeatedly missing state-mandated timelines.… The post 18 California legislators ask CPUC to address solar interconnection delays appeared first on Solar Power World.

On November 26, RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar, delivering homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project includes 200 MW of solar power and 200 MWh of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply of reliable, cost-competitive electricity. “Stoneridge Solar is a great example of the power of local partnership and the positive role energy projects play… The post RWE powers on 200-MW solar + storage project in east-central Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Another prolific solar installer has shuttered in a wave of closures since the start of 2025. Posigen and other affiliated business entities filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court on Monday. Those affiliate companies include: Posigen CT, Posigen Developer and Posigen Holdings — all limited liability companies. The national residential solar… The post Posigen files for bankruptcy after months of layoffs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Valentin Software announced a new release to its PV*SOL premium software that allows users to generate a visually appealing customer presentation in PDF and DOCX once the system planning is complete. This compact overview of the most important project data and results aims to help contractors close more deals. Another new feature includes expanded options… The post PV*SOL adds new customer presentation feature in latest software update appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar distribution company Sunhub announced it is now offering Thornova Solar panels through its marketplace. Founded in 2022, Thornova Solar manufactures advanced solar modules for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications. In 2025, the Thornova brand and all related intellectual property were acquired by ICE EYE. Sunhub simplifies procurement for U.S. solar professionals, offering premium products,… The post Sunhub now distributing Thornova solar modules appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar Energy International (SEI) has partnered with Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) to expand SEI’s Empowerment Program scholarships, which broaden access to solar energy education and career pathways for students from all backgrounds. SEI’s goal is to train a global solar workforce and provide access to renewable energy education. Nextpower’s investment is helping SEI remove financial, geographic… The post Nextpower is supporting Solar Energy International’s Empowerment scholarships program appeared first on Solar Power World.

On November 24, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued its final order in Dominion Energy’s Shared Solar minimum bill proceeding — delivering a long-awaited fix that will make the program far more workable for customers. The ruling represents a major improvement for Virginians who are not exempt from the minimum bill and will help… The post Virginia commission fixes major flaws in Shared Solar program appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released a new report today called “Interconnection Reform: How One Grid Operator Is Changing the Game,” detailing how a proposal currently under consideration by FERC could finally solve some of the long-time issues with renewable energy interconnection. The report discusses how the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Consolidated Planning… The post New report outlines opportunities of current proposed interconnection reforms appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sandhills Energy and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) are celebrating the completion of two solar projects within a 16-project community solar portfolio. The two projects in Delta and Fort Morgan, Colorado, are within MEAN’s supply region of 60 communities in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. The new 875-kW facility in Delta will offset… The post Last few arrays in 16-project community solar portfolio coming online in MEAN territory appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on Nov. 21 voted to open the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program application period to pre-qualified participants. The Dual-Use Pilot seeks to incorporate solar installations on designated farmland, also known as agrivoltaics — advancing a proven technology that will provide a new revenue stream for farmers across… The post NJBPU opens agrivoltaic applications to pre-qualified participants appeared first on Solar Power World.

FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Mon Power has brought sheep in to maintain vegetation at the solar site adjacent to the coal-powered Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville, West Virginia. “We’re managing this site with an innovative approach that blends renewable energy and agriculture for the benefit of our community,” said Dan Rossero, VP of FirstEnergy’s West… The post Sheep maintain vegetation at solar site adjacent to West Virginia coal plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

On November 18, community members, partners and local leaders gathered in Reddick, Florida, as PPM Solar hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of DeConna Ice Cream’s new 794-kW ballasted ground-mount solar system. The project was supported by federal tax credits as well as a USDA REAP grant secured with assistance from PPM Solar. Founded… The post Iconic Florida ice cream maker scoops up solar power appeared first on Solar Power World.