Energy and temperature solutions provider Aggreko has completed solar projects on two service centers — a 100-kW system in St. Louis, Missouri, and an 87.3-kW system in Bridgeport, New Jersey. The two solar installations will reduce Aggreko’s grid power usage. The St. Louis solar panels provide about 40% of the service center’s annual electricity needs,… The post Aggreko finishes solar projects on two US service centers appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge Technologies is partnering with WeaveGrid, a grid software provider for electric utilities, to support residential battery systems in utility grid programs. This will expand WeaveGrid’s Distribution-Integrated System Capacity Orchestration, which was originally designed to manage EV charging at scale. “As electrification accelerates, utilities need solutions that go beyond managing a single asset type,” said… The post SolarEdge partners with WeaveGrid to expand utility support for VPPs appeared first on Solar Power World.

A longstanding federal research laboratory supporting national renewable energy deployment has laid off more than 100 people for the second time in less than a year. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) reportedly laid off 134 people this week. This latest round of layoffs comes nine months after another 114 employees were cut from… The post National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL) lays off 134 people appeared first on Solar Power World.

Equipment dealer Intellirent has opened a new regional service center in Phoenix, Arizona. As projects across the power, utility, industrial and infrastructure sectors continue to grow in scope and complexity, Intellirent says it is focused on aligning its services with how customers operate in the field. Establishing a local presence in the Southwest allows Intellirent… The post Intellirent opens regional service center in Phoenix appeared first on Solar Power World.

AES Indiana has installed a solar and storage system outside the Petersburg Generating Station, a 2-GW coal-fired plant that is transitioning to natural gas. The 250-MW solar and 180-MWh storage Petersburg Energy Center is now online in the utility territory. The solar and storage system is replacing two of the coal-powered units that began operation… The post Solar + storage project comes online in shadow of Indiana coal-fired plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

SOLRITE Energy has established a new virtual power plant (VPP) offer in the Texas ERCOT market with sonnen. Up to 60 kWh of sonnen energy storage per home can be included on the VPP agreement (VPA), receiving a 12¢ per kWh “all-in” retail energy rate, all for a $20 per month fee. The SOLRITE sonnen Battery… The post SOLRITE Energy + sonnen VPP offers Texas battery owners a 12¢/kWh rate appeared first on Solar Power World.

Michigan labor leaders today launched Michigan Climate Jobs (MICJ), a coalition of labor unions centered on building careers and projects in clean energy. Michigan is the third state to announce a coalition of this kind that is guided by the principles published in a report by the Climate Jobs Institute at Cornell University. “Today, we… The post Michigan unions launch coalition to create clean energy jobs appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Oregon Dept. of Energy has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies and consumer-owned utilities. ODOE received 76 applications requesting over $46 million to support projects for this fourth… The post Oregon awards $12 million to 24 projects in community renewable energy grant program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clean energy project developer Sunraycer has signed a supply and service agreement for two standalone battery energy storage projects totaling 503 MWh in Franklin County, Texas. The projects, collectively known as the Lupinus projects, will use BESS from Canadian Solar business e-STORAGE. Lupinus 1, a 202-MWh facility, will begin construction in Q1 2027 and reach… The post Sunraycer to install 503 MWh of energy storage in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

For the first time in eight years, imported solar panels to the United States are no longer met with Sec. 201 tariffs. Initiated in President Donald Trump’s first term and extended by his successor Joe Biden, the tariffs expired on Feb. 6, 2026. Tariffs under Sec. 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 are designed… The post End of an era: Sec. 201 tariffs on imported solar panels expire appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued its initial determination in a patent infringement complaint against Voltage, finding that cable management patents from Shoals Technologies Group were infringed upon. On Feb. 6, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Doris Johnson Hines determined that Voltage violated Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing its… The post ITC makes initial determination in latest Shoals vs. Voltage patent drama appeared first on Solar Power World.

The “at-the-meter” grid technology device SPAN Edge is now accepted for customer use by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). SPAN Edge enables real-time load management and allows homes to add new electric appliances or EV charging without costly electric panel or service upgrades — addressing one of the most significant barriers to residential electrification.… The post PG&E will try out SPAN Edge customer meter upgrade device appeared first on Solar Power World.