A student-led design-build project, combining hands-on architectural education with sustainability, has been completed by the University of Kansas School of Architecture. The project marks the 18th consecutive LEED Platinum-certified home completed through the university’s Studio 804 program and is the second to be supported by product donations from S-5! Studio 804 is a unique, hands-on… The post S-5! donates solar supplies for University of Kansas sustainable home project appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has published a draft of its Updated Strategic Plan, which details the Power Authority’s efforts to develop, own and operate renewable generation and energy storage projects to improve the reliability and resiliency of New York’s grid. The draft plan includes 20 new renewable generation projects and 156 energy storage… The post New York Power Authority doubles amount of planned renewable energy projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

OpenSolar announced the forthcoming launch of OpenSolar 3.0, a major upgrade that brings AI-powered design and lead generation capabilities, and an expanded end-to-end workflow, available to solar professionals at zero cost. The launch builds on OpenSolar’s drive to eliminate friction in the solar sales and installation process. Since its founding in 2019, the platform has… The post OpenSolar announces software upgrade with AI integration appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Connecticut Green Bank announced the completion of a solar installation at 28 High St. Apartments in Hartford, Connecticut — a six-story residential building owned by CCAM LLC. The property features market and affordable-rate studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments in a building that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in the… The post Connecticut Green Bank finances 16.6-kW solar array on historic apartment building appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy announced the launch of the 4th-generation Enphase Energy System, featuring the IQ Battery 10C, IQ Meter Collar, and IQ Combiner 6C. This system stands out for its smaller footprint, enhanced features, easier installation and unmatched reliability. The IQ Battery 10C is the core of the 4th-generation Enphase Energy System, offering 10 kWh of… The post Enphase releases 4th-gen energy system with 7.08-kW battery, IQ meter collar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terrasmart has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities to produce ground screws used for solar racking foundations. Terrasmart’s domestic ground screws, which have historically been manufactured at outside companies, will now be produced at the company’s manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. In-house production, in addition to more on-shoring of its supply chain, is part of Terrasmart’s… The post Terrasmart brings solar ground screw manufacturing in-house at Cincinnati factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

PowerBank Corporation announced that its largest owned-and-operated asset in the U.S. — the 3.79-MW Geddes Solar Power Project in New York State — is now fully operational. This project also marks the official launch of PowerBank’s Bitcoin treasury strategy. “This is a pivotal moment for PowerBank,” said Dr. Richard Lu, president and CEO. “Geddes isn’t… The post PowerBank’s 3.79-MW New York landfill solar project now operational appeared first on Solar Power World.

As solar energy projects continue to grow across the United States, the Center for Rural Affairs has released a fact sheet outlining how new development can be designed to protect soil health, reduce erosion and maintain long-term agricultural productivity. “Soil Health in Solar Development” provides practical guidance for developers, landowners and communities constructing solar sites… The post Center for Rural Affairs publishes soil health resource for solar construction appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched New York’s first bulk energy storage request for proposals (RFP), intended to procure 1 GW of bulk energy storage as part of New York’s 6-GW energy storage roadmap. “Today’s action is another example of New York’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our grid, ensuring the state continues to have… The post New York is looking for 1 GW of energy storage projects right now appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation (IWSI) America, and other partners have announced the release of a 2025 report, “Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Clean Energy,” highlighting the transformative impact of the Apprenticeships in Clean Energy (ACE) Network. This collaborative effort is expanding Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across… The post Registered Apprentices in clean energy jump from 15 to over 1,000 in two years appeared first on Solar Power World.

LG Energy Solution announced on its Q2 2025 earnings call that it would boost its annual manufacturing capacity at its battery plant in Holland, Michigan, due to market demand. LGES opened its Michigan LFP battery cell/module manufacturing site earlier this summer and expected to reach a capacity of 16 GWh at the plant formerly tooled… The post LGES to expand Michigan ESS battery plant to 30 GWh appeared first on Solar Power World.

Horizonview Technologies, a solar aerial inspection company, has announced the launch of its new Software 2.0 platform, marking the company’s official debut in the renewable energy market. Having operated in development mode since 2023, Horizonview is now stepping into the spotlight with a platform that provides solar asset owners and operators with full-site orthomosaic imagery… The post Horizonview Technologies unveils new aerial inspection platform for solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.