The first phase of Project Nexus, a study on integrating renewable energy with water conservation by utilizing solar-covered canals, has been completed and a second phase is well underway. Project Nexus, led by the University of California, Merced and implemented by the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), explores the potential of solar-covered canals to optimize land… The post Project Nexus solar canal project continues march forward appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunnova announced that Omnidian may purchase the company’s residential solar servicing and O&M platform for $7 million in cash. Sunnova filed bankruptcy in June and listed its total assets and liabilities at over $10 billion. Omnidian, a residential and commercial solar + storage performance plan provider, has a “stalking horse” asset purchase agreement with Sunnova… The post Omnidian in the running to buy Sunnova’s solar service platform appeared first on Solar Power World.

On July 8, Chaberton Energy cut the ribbon on a new 3.2-MW community solar project in Fulton, Maryland. The Lime Kiln project was developed by Chaberton and is owned and operated by Pivot Energy. Local Howard County leaders, members of the community and partners in the development and construction of the project attended the ribbon… The post Chaberton Energy cuts ribbon on 3.2-MW Maryland community solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Invenergy announced on July 9 that the 250-MW Fairbanks Solar Energy Center in Sullivan County, Indiana, has commenced commercial operations. Invenergy led the development and construction of the facility, which has been acquired by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). “We’re proud to have partnered with NIPSCO and the local community to bring Fairbanks Solar… The post Invenergy’s 250-MW Indiana solar project begins commercial operations appeared first on Solar Power World.

Quantum dot nanotechnology company UbiQD has signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement to supply its proprietary fluorescent quantum dot technology to First Solar. This would allow for the incorporation of quantum dot technology into First Solar’s thin-film solar panels. The two companies have been working together since 2023 on collaborative solar designs. Quantum dots (QDs) are… The post First Solar to add UbiQD quantum dots to bifacial solar panel designs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Now that the budget bill has been signed into law and President Trump has already issued an additional executive order around solar and wind incentives, Solar Power World wants to know what questions readers have about the impending changes to solar tax credits. Submit your question below to help guide SPW’s reporting. The post Submit your questions about the changes coming to solar tax credits appeared first on Solar Power World.

DSD Renewables (DSD) and General Energy Corp. have completed a 674.96-kW rooftop solar installation for Elmhurst Park District in Illinois. The system, located on the Courts Plus recreation facility, will offset 50% of the district’s energy needs with clean power. Over the 20-year agreement, the District anticipates to save approximately $307,000. “This milestone reflects our… The post DSD developer network partner completes 675-kW solar system for Illinois rec center appeared first on Solar Power World.

U.S. perovskite company Caelux said it has shipped its Active Glass product to an unnamed silicon solar panel manufacturer for use in an unnamed U.S. solar developer’s project. Caelux previously explained to Solar Power World that it coats its perovskite design onto glass, and then the glass is used as the front-glass portion of a… The post Caelux ships first commercial order of perovskite-coated glass appeared first on Solar Power World.

Standard Solar and Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) have completed a 7.2-MW solar project engineered to integrate with the operational complexity of an active marine terminal in Newark, New Jersey. The project delivers clean energy using rooftop and canopy systems without disrupting port activity. Made in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and… The post Standard Solar builds 7.2-MW solar project at active New Jersey shipping port appeared first on Solar Power World.

On July 7, days after the budget bill was signed into law, President Trump issued an executive order instructing the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury to issue new guidance around foreign entity of concern (FEOC) and ITC safe harbor rules 45 days after budget bill enactment. The budget bill originally instructed Treasury to establish guidance… The post Trump issues executive order instructing Treasury to tighten safe harbor rules appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clean energy developer Distributed Energy Infrastructure (DEI) has commissioned three energy storage systems in Massachusetts totaling 21.6 MWh. The batteries, manufactured by JinkoSolar, are now operational under the state’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. “Collaborating with DEI on these projects has been a great opportunity to showcase the value of JinkoSolar’s U.S. energy storage… The post 21.6 MWh of Jinko energy storage installed in Massachusetts appeared first on Solar Power World.

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, and global developer, owner and operator of solar and energy storage assets, has reached commercial operation at the 1,200 MWh Papago Storage facility in Maricopa County, Arizona. The project is now dispatching stored energy to Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest electric utility, in time to help… The post Recurrent Energy completes 1.2 GWh grid-tied Arizona energy storage project appeared first on Solar Power World.