Terrasmart, a turnkey solar racking technologies company, has launched Peak Production Package for its proprietary PeakYield solar tracker software. PeakYield is programmed to increase tracker performance, minimize downtime, protect sites from weather events and streamline O&M troubleshooting. PeakYield accounts for uneven surfaces on project sites and cloudy sky conditions with backtracking and position for irradiant… The post Terrasmart’s latest solar tracker software works for utility and DG projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Bluetti has unveiled its latest residential battery system, the EnergyPro 13K energy storage system (EP13K ESS). Compatible with both new and existing solar installations, EnergyPro 13K has a continuous output of 13.2 kW (120 V/240 V) and a high surge capacity of 150 LRA, enabling it to run high-demand appliances. Its integrated automatic transfer switch (ATS)… The post Bluetti unveils new EnergyPro 13K energy storage system appeared first on Solar Power World.

Qcells is launching a new division to work with homebuilders integrating clean energy solutions. The Qcells New Homes solar platform offers U.S. home builders a turnkey, vertically integrated package of everything needed to get a residential solar and storage system online. Solar panels will be manufactured at Qcells’ facility in Georgia, and Qcells New Homes… The post New Qcells division to serve residential homebuilders with solar solutions appeared first on Solar Power World.

Greenskies Clean Focus has completed a solar project on the roof of West Hartford’s Department of Public Works building in Connecticut. Greenskies developed and built the project, which it will own and operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement with the city. The new system replaces a solar array originally installed at the facility in… The post Greenskies brings solar back to Connecticut town’s public works building appeared first on Solar Power World.

APA Solar, a manufacturer of racking and foundations for ground-mounted solar, has opened a new headquarters, expanding its existing manufacturing campus in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. The new 30,000 sq ft facility is bringing the company’s business, customer service, engineering and manufacturing personnel into one building. “This headquarters represents more than a new building — it… The post APA Solar expands manufacturing campus in Northwest Ohio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Financial company OneEthos announced it has acquired Bodhi, a solar customer experience platform whose automation and AI tools help solar installers protect and grow their business through referrals and repeat customers. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. In partnership with affiliate Climate First Bank, OneEthos and Bodhi will provide solar installers with transparent,… The post OneEthos acquires solar customer platform Bodhi appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Solar, a solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology supplier, completed of the industry’s first full-scale seismic shake table testing program for its Genius Tracker system at UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center. The testing was conducted in accordance with IEEE 693 seismic design standards, simulating extreme earthquake conditions. A full-scale tracker system with… The post GameChange Solar successfully tests tracker for earthquake conditions appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released the first data of 2026 on electrical generation in the country, and renewables are out-performing, again. Renewable energy sources provided over one-quarter of U.S. electrical generation in January 2026 — 11% more than a year ago — and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity. The… The post US government report: The only new energy coming online in 2026 is renewables appeared first on Solar Power World.

Logistics real estate company Prologis has tapped SolarCycle to be its recycling outfit when the many solar arrays operated by Prologis reach their end of life. The agreement covers the recycling of end-of-life solar panels and related equipment across Prologis’s U.S. portfolio. Prologis has more than 1 GW of installed solar and battery storage capacity… The post Logistics real estate brand Prologis taps SolarCycle for PV end-of-life plans appeared first on Solar Power World.

Illinois State Sen. Rachel Ventura and Rep. Daniel Didech joined fellow general assembly members and clean energy advocates to launch a campaign to pass legislation enabling plug-in solar in Illinois. The Plug-In Illinois Act (SB 3104/HB 4524) would unlock access to solar power for Illinoisans who cannot install rooftop solar – like renters, apartment dwellers,… The post Legislators campaign for plug-in solar access in Illinois appeared first on Solar Power World.

Families on the Pine Ridge Reservation will soon have access to clean, reliable power at the community’s first district laundromat, thanks to a continued partnership between Everybody Solar and One Spirit, a nonprofit supporting the Oglala Lakota Nation. Building on years of collaboration, the two nonprofits are installing a 18-kW rooftop solar array with battery… The post Solar project turning laundromat into resilience hub for Pine Ridge Reservation appeared first on Solar Power World.

Brooklyn SolarWorks has installed the first residential battery energy storage system (BESS) within New York City limits. Located in Chinatown, the landmark project pairs a 19.6-kWh battery system with a solar canopy. The Briggs & Stratton AccESS energy storage system, which is currently the only residential storage system permitted for installation on New York City’s… The post Brooklyn SolarWorks installs 1st residential battery system in NYC appeared first on Solar Power World.