Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) is partnering with AC Power and GreenSpark Solar on two brownfield solar sites in upstate New York that total 12.9 MW. The two sites each re-purpose brownfield properties into productive clean energy-producing projects. The term brownfield refers to a site that is abandoned or otherwise unusable due to past industrial use… The post Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure starts work on nearly 13-MW brownfield solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the auction of New York State’s first Build-Ready project to advance large-scale renewable energy development across the state. The New York Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking a partner to transform a former mine in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park.… The post New York launches auction for first Build-Ready utility solar site appeared first on Solar Power World.

There have been dozens of new solar panel factories announced since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Some are even expecting to begin production within the next few months. This is not the case for 3SUN USA (and joint-venture partner Enel); the company hasn’t even broken ground on its chosen site in Inola,… The post 3SUN expects its American-made solar cells to enter market in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) has announced significant performance improvements to its next-generation Arden Messenger Cable Hangers for utility-scale solar projects. Designed to further accelerate the adoption of solar energy, the Arden Cable Hangers leverage unique cable geometry to provide significant ampacity benefits, and are now rated for 20 lbs on each branch. The improved weight… The post Affordable Wire Management cable hangers now rated for heavier wires appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new study commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. In all counties studied, the sales prices and marketing times of residential properties located near solar projects… The post Study finds no negative impact for Texas home values near utility solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

California highway solar power bill reaches governor’s desk Sacramento, California California lawmakers passed new legislation sponsored by Environment America that would encourage solar installations along the state’s highways. The bill that would establish a process for entities to operate and build solar arrays within state-owned rights-of-way is now on the governor’s desk. Expedited solar permitting… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: October 2023 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunhub, a new solar ecommerce marketplace, recently launched its Solar Trader Platform to the public. The online marketplace allows customers to procure panels, inverters, batteries, DIY kits and more. Sunhub was developed to provide solar customers access to equipment they need when they need it. With this mindset in place, Sunhub is always seeking new… The post New solar ecommerce marketplace Sunhub launches to public appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage brand Fortress Power has been accepted into the Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Program. This partnership extends Fortress Power’s presence in virtual power plants (VPPs) beyond its current locations across the Northeast, California and Puerto Rico. To be eligible for the Wattsmart program, Fortress Power had to meet specific warranty and battery lifetime standards.… The post Fortress Power batteries eligible for Rocky Mountain Power VPP appeared first on Solar Power World.

If solar tradeshows had themes, RE+ 2023 was the year of U.S. manufacturing claims. Instead of the latest solar panel technologies, everyone wanted to talk about where the products were manufactured. One exhibitor that said it was starting manufacturing in the United States was Elin Energy, a Turkish solar panel maker that has only supplied… The post Turkey’s Elin Energy plans to make solar panels in Texas by next year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunnova announced it has entered into a $3 billion partial loan guarantee agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO), which equates to a 90% guarantee of up to $3.3 billion of term loans, to support solar loans originated by Sunnova under a new solar loan channel named “Project Hestia.” Project… The post Sunnova signs $3 billion loan agreement with DOE for virtual power plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Two Ohio thin-film solar panel manufacturers have settled a lawsuit claiming one sold the other’s product under its own brand name. Thin-film giant First Solar first brought the complaint in May of this year, saying that it found Toledo Solar had taken First Solar panels and sold them under the Toledo Solar label. The mislabeled… The post Toledo Solar refocuses after settling lawsuit with First Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

DSD Renewables has completed construction on a 4.3-MW community solar installation for the town of Bethel, New York, near the location of the historic Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. The project has been fully operational since July 2023 and will supply the local community with an estimated 5.1 GWh of clean energy annually, equivalent to… The post DSD Renewables powers New York community with solar project on former landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.