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Sodium-ion battery company Syntropic Power intends to manufacture in USA
18 Feb 2026 at 3:15pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Sodium-ion energy storage solutions provider Syntropic Power has launched three product lines of short- and long-duration stationary energy storage systems: GridSurge for extreme-cycling, fast-response short-duration storage; GridSpan for modular long-duration storage for six-hour and longer resiliency; and Tenet for residential and light commercial storage. The company formed in 2024 as Emtel Energy USA and today launched… The post Sodium-ion battery company Syntropic Power intends to manufacture in USA appeared first on Solar Power World.

Perch Energy acquires community solar management company Solstice
18 Feb 2026 at 1:30pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Community solar company Perch Energy today announced the acquisition of Solstice, a customer acquisition and management company in the community solar space. This deal establishes Perch as one of the most experienced and largest pure-play community solar acquisition and management servicing platforms in the United States. It strengthens Perch’s acquisition and management capabilities and its… The post Perch Energy acquires community solar management company Solstice appeared first on Solar Power World.

EKO launches pyranometer calibration service for US solar players
17 Feb 2026 at 5:50pm
by Kelly Pickerel
EKO Instruments USA has launched a U.S.-based pyranometer calibration service. The service brings a new level of accuracy, cost effectiveness and turnaround speed to pyranometer calibration for utility-scale, commercial and industrial solar applications. The service will support SCADA companies, O&M teams and solar project developers, owners and operators. Correct calibration enables pyranometers to accurately fulfill… The post EKO launches pyranometer calibration service for US solar players appeared first on Solar Power World.

Connecticut Toyota dealership installs solar carport with C-PACE financing
17 Feb 2026 at 5:42pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Earthlight Technologies has completed a 300-kW solar carport installation for Lynch Toyota in Manchester, Connecticut. The project was financed through C-PACE with support from Connecticut Green Bank. Lynch Toyota is a family-owned and operated car dealership founded in 1970 by Michael B. Lynch Sr. The dealership offers a wide selection of new and used cars,… The post Connecticut Toyota dealership installs solar carport with C-PACE financing appeared first on Solar Power World.

UL Solutions develops new certification program for solar inverter cybersecurity
17 Feb 2026 at 3:02pm
by Billy Ludt
Emerging energy technologies are transforming the electric grid by adding flexibility, reliability and expanded power generation, but can also increase cyber risk, since many legacy devices were not built to meet today’s cybersecurity expectations. UL Solutions has launched a new certification program that creates the first industry-wide cybersecurity baseline for distributed energy resources (DER) and… The post UL Solutions develops new certification program for solar inverter cybersecurity appeared first on Solar Power World.

Roofit.Solar building-integrated PV enters US market
17 Feb 2026 at 2:44pm
by Billy Ludt
The first building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) project using Roofit.Solar technology in the United States was built on a home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Agathon Solar. ArcEdge, a residential solar company, has signed a partnership agreement to install Roofit.Solar BIPV. “The transition to renewable energy solutions for homes and commercial properties is not just a market trend,… The post Roofit.Solar building-integrated PV enters US market appeared first on Solar Power World.

Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid
17 Feb 2026 at 2:38pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Ameresco linked with Luminace to complete a 5.74-MW solar project on the capped Coventry Landfill in Rhode Island. Developed on a capped landfill with limited redevelopment alternatives and designated under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Coventry Landfill Solar project demonstrates how underutilized land can be transformed into productive clean‑energy infrastructure. In… The post Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower to supply steel frames to Jinko’s US panel assembly operations
17 Feb 2026 at 2:28pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Nextpower has entered into a multi-year steel frame supply agreement with Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries. Nextpower will supply more than 1 GW of steel frames, scalable to up to 3 GW over a three-year period, to support module manufacturing in Jinko Solar’s Jacksonville, Florida, facility, with production expected mid-2026. For developers, U.S.-made steel frames add 6%… The post Nextpower to supply steel frames to Jinko’s US panel assembly operations appeared first on Solar Power World.

American Steel and Aluminum debuts ground screw for large-scale solar
17 Feb 2026 at 2:00pm
by Billy Ludt
Metals manufacturer American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) is entering the solar project foundations market with its domestic steel ground screw. These ground screws are being produced in New England as part of a fully-traceable supply chain, and are currently available for the 2026 construction season. The ground screw is compatible with most major tracker systems,… The post American Steel and Aluminum debuts ground screw for large-scale solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Applications now being accepted for 15th anniversary Top Solar Contractors List
17 Feb 2026 at 1:00pm
by SPW
Applications are now being accepted through May 22, 2026, for the 15th anniversary edition of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors List. U.S. solar developers, installers and subcontractors can submit their applications on Solar Power World’s website. “Each successful year in the U.S. solar industry is worth celebrating, but the milestone anniversaries are sweeter,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor… The post Applications now being accepted for 15th anniversary Top Solar Contractors List appeared first on Solar Power World.

California power aggregators sign on for 50-MW slice of compressed-air long-duration energy storage
13 Feb 2026 at 3:42pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor has signed a 50-MW offtake agreement with California Community Power (CC Power) for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center. The 500-MW/4,000-MWh advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) project can store energy for eight hours of continuous discharge to the grid, and will provide reliable capacity to the six community choice… The post California power aggregators sign on for 50-MW slice of compressed-air long-duration energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

EPA no longer considers greenhouse gases a pollutant
13 Feb 2026 at 3:23pm
by Billy Ludt
The Environmental Protection Agency has reversed landmark environmental laws made to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize pollution sources, calling the Obama- and Biden-era motions “illegal.” The agency rescinded “Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases,” which established in 2009 that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health, under the Clean Air… The post EPA no longer considers greenhouse gases a pollutant appeared first on Solar Power World.


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New York points the finger at the feds for scuttled offshore wind solicitation
18 Feb 2026 at 5:46pm
by Paul Gerke
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will not award any proposals in its fifth offshore wind solicitation, citing federal disruptions impacting project development.



What is software-defined power, and why should utilities take note?
18 Feb 2026 at 3:57pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
Joe Richard of Schneider Electric discussed software-defined power at DTECH 2026 in San Diego, California, highlighting its potential for utility modernization.



How can geospatial software simplify field work for utilities?
18 Feb 2026 at 3:55pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
Adrian McNulty of IQGeo discussed AI-powered geospatial software at DTECH 2026 in San Diego, California, aimed at streamlining utility workflows.



Community solar power player Perch swallows up Mitsui’s Solstice
18 Feb 2026 at 2:39pm
by Paul Gerke
Perch Energy has acquired Solstice, enhancing its community solar management in the United States, where it serves more than 430,000 customers across 16 states.



Portland General Electric acquires $1.9B worth of utility operations and assets from PacifiCorp
17 Feb 2026 at 7:20pm
by Sean Wolfe
Portland General Electric Company will acquire select Washington state operations from PacifiCorp for $1.9 billion, managing them through a new subsidiary.



PJM picks partners for 300 mile Midwest electric transmission project
17 Feb 2026 at 4:50pm
by Paul Gerke
PJM Interconnection has approved a 300-mile electric transmission project in central Ohio, developed by Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission, that will modernize and strengthen the local grid.



Trump removes legal basis under Clean Air Act – This Week in Cleantech
13 Feb 2026 at 8:23pm
by Paul Gerke
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Matthew Daly from The Associated Press discusses the EPA's rescinding of the 2009 “endangerment finding,” the scientific and legal basis under the Clean Air Act that allowed the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change.



AI is a ‘double-edged sword’ for utilities – weighing the risk against the benefits
13 Feb 2026 at 7:57pm
by Sean Wolfe
Utilities are modernizing the grid for cleaner energy, using AI for planning, as discussed in a DTECH panel moderated by Sundeep Dakarapu.



The “Super Bowl kick off for utilities” meets the era of data centers
13 Feb 2026 at 7:16pm
by Kevin Clark
From the show floor at DTECH 2026, three exhibitor tours reveal how grid automation, smarter sensing and operational coordination are evolving under data-center-driven demand.



What does DTECH mean to the utility landscape?
13 Feb 2026 at 7:16pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
DTECH 2026 showcased utility innovations that span the entire energy sector.




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