FranklinWH announced its battery storage system is now accepted in two virtual power plant (VPP) programs in New York and Washington. In New York, homeowners who participate in the VPP offered by National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions and Orange & Rockland Utilities’ Smart Savers Battery Program can receive nearly $3,000 in upfront incentives and earn roughly $200… The post FranklinWH battery accepted in New York and Washington VPPs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Idemitsu Renewables‘ Azalea Solar and Storage Project achieved commercial operation on December 31, bringing 60 MW and 38 MWAC/152 MWh of new solar plus storage capacity to Kern County, California. Azalea will deliver clean renewable energy to the California grid under a long-term power purchase agreement with Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP). The facility combines… The post Idemitsu solar + storage project designed for California peak demand appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunraycer Renewables, a clean energy developer, owner and operator, is breaking ground on Lupinus I & II Solar and BESS projects in Hagansport, Texas, and the Eagle Springs Solar & BESS project in Lake Creek. Together, the arrays will deliver more than 620 MWDC of solar generation and over 475 MWh of battery energy storage… The post Construction underway on 620-MW solar project portfolio in Northeast Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Origis Energy has brought online the 210-MW Wheatland Solar project in Knox County, Indiana. The array is contracted under a 20-year PPA with CenterPoint Energy. “At Origis Energy, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and in close partnership with our customers,” said David Groleau, Senior Vice President of Origination at Origis… The post Origis brings online 210-MW solar project in Indiana appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tesla and LG Energy Solution are partnering together on a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cell manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. The cells, which should start coming off the lines in 2027, will power Tesla’s Megapack 3 battery energy storage systems that will be assembled in Houston, Texas. The Lansing site was previously a joint-venture… The post LGES, Tesla partner on $4.3 billion lithium battery cell plant in Michigan appeared first on Solar Power World.

Independent solar and energy storage field services provider HelioVolta published a report claiming that commercial rooftop solar systems using rapid shutdown devices (RSDs) are 66% more likely to experience critical safety issues. The report, titled “Unintended Consequences: Rapid Shutdown Devices and Safety in Commercial Rooftop Solar Systems,” uses performance data from more than 500 commercial… The post HelioVolta report claims RSDs put commercial solar projects at risk appeared first on Solar Power World.

Three companies are collaborating to build an eight-project, 48.4-MW community solar portfolio in New Mexico. These arrays are among the first being built in New Mexico’s new community solar program. Pluma Construction from New Mexico is developing the community solar portfolio with support from ForeFront Power. Standard Solar acquired the projects and will own and… The post 48.4-MW New Mexico community solar portfolio nears completion appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar and storage real estate company SolaREIT is expanding its financing services to include land for substations and transmission corridors related to PV project development. “Developers are navigating one of the most challenging capital environments in the history of the energy industry, with clean energy lending growth slowing from 22% to just 5.8% year over… The post SolaREIT expands real estate financing to PV transmission and substations appeared first on Solar Power World.

Maryland legislators are issuing a legislative package designed to reduce utility energy costs, and clean energy sources like solar power are part of that strategy. Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melynk announced the Utility RELIEF Act, which builds on the governor’s existing Lower Bills and Local Energy Act,… The post Maryland legislators include utility solar in statewide energy savings initiative appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunPower has completed integrating Sunder Energy into its operations after acquiring the competing residential solar company in September, according to a press release. “Usually closing an integration does not make headlines, but the most common acquisition failure mode is poor integration of the two companies, leading to devastating talent and value loss,” said T.J. Rodgers,… The post SunPower integrates TPO solar company Sunder Energy after acquisition appeared first on Solar Power World.

Over $7 million in solar inventory will be up for auction later this month from the bankruptcy proceedings of Purelight Power, a solar installation company that went out of business at the end of 2025. CA Global Partners, in conjunction with Onyx Asset Advisors, is holding seven online auctions March 25-April 22. The auctions feature… The post $7 million in solar inventory at auction after Purelight Power bankruptcy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Racking manufacturer DCE Solar is installing the first Tracker Twin single-axis tracker made with Axial Structural Solutions in the United States. Tracker Twin is a dual-row, single-axis tracker designed in collaboration between DCE and Axial Structural Solutions, a manufacturer based in Spain. The tracker is being manufactured domestically in the United States. Tracker Twin is… The post DCE Solar, Axial bring new single-axis tracker to US market appeared first on Solar Power World.