A new research brief from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) finds no statistically significant negative effects on residential property values associated with proximity to large wind or utility-scale solar projects in Indiana. The brief, “Indiana Renewables and the Residential Real Estate Market,” summarizes findings from two larger CBER studies examining wind and… The post Utility-scale solar has no effect on nearby residential property values, Indiana research finds appeared first on Solar Power World.

Flex announced it plans to acquire EPC Power at a value of $4.4 billion. After the expected transaction close in Q4 2026, EPC Power will become part of Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) segment. Flex plans to separate CPI into an independent publicly traded company in Q1 2027. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in California,… The post Flex to purchase inverter brand EPC Power for $4.4 billion appeared first on Solar Power World.

The 346-MW Gibson City Solar Project, developed by Earthrise Energy and constructed by Burns & McDonnell, achieved commercial operation in Illinois using Earthrise Energy’s surplus interconnection strategy. By connecting through the existing switchyard of an adjacent gas-fired peaking facility, the project leveraged available grid capacity rather than requiring a new interconnection, illustrating one approach to accelerating… The post Illinois solar project uses terrain-following trackers, installation robots to reduce engineering effort appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched a large virtual power plant (VPP) program it is calling SHARE (Smart Home Assets for Reliability and Efficiency). The California utility is working with Rewiring America, Google, Carrier, Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home, Demand Side Analytics, encoord and other partners to deploy the new VPP in Bay Area communities.… The post PG&E launches VPP program tapping into home batteries and heat pumps appeared first on Solar Power World.

Cypress Creek Energy’s Ostrea Solar project in Yakima County, Washington, has reached commercial operation. “Washington’s economy is growing, and that growth requires more electricity,” said Kevin Smith, CEO of Cypress Creek Energy. “Ostrea shows how we can responsibly bring new power online quickly and affordably, while creating lasting benefits for the communities where we operate,… The post Washington solar project includes wildlife corridors and mix of pollinator-friendly plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Glint Solar, an AI-powered software platform for utility-scale solar and energy storage development, has a new tool that allows solar and storage developers to search an entire U.S. state for viable project sites in minutes. The Land Screening tool combines grid, permitting, environmental and technical constraints at parcel-level resolution, helping developers identify lower-risk opportunities earlier in… The post Glint Solar unveils project site viability software appeared first on Solar Power World.

PVFARM has launched the commercial version of its platform for utility-scale solar + energy storage project optimization, RE PILOT. Together with PVFARM and RE STACK, RE PILOT forms an expanding suite of tools for utility-scale renewable energy design that enable teams to explore a wide range of project configurations before progressing into detailed engineering. RE… The post PVFARM officially launches RE PILOT solar + storage project tools appeared first on Solar Power World.

Construction has started on the 347-MWDC SunRoper Solar project in Wharton County, Texas. SunRoper is expected to begin operations in December 2027 and will export power on the ERCOT grid. “SunRoper demonstrates how strategic partnerships can help meet Texas’ growing demand for electricity through investments in critical energy infrastructure,” said Sabah Bayatli, President, OCI Energy,… The post 347-MW solar project breaks ground near Houston appeared first on Solar Power World.

A 2.25-MW solar array atop a closed and capped municipal landfill in Derry, New Hampshire, is now online. The project was developed by Encore Renewable Energy and should save Derry taxpayers an estimated $4 million in electricity costs over the next 25 years. “Landfills like this one are often untapped resources in the clean energy transition,”… The post Encore RE installs 2.2-MW solar project atop New Hampshire capped landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836), removing unnecessary red tape that will allow New Jerseyans to purchase and use portable, plug-in solar panels to generate their own clean energy and lower their electricity costs. “From day one, I’ve been laser-focused on driving down energy costs through an… The post New Jersey governor signs balcony solar bill to law appeared first on Solar Power World.

ARRAY Technologies, a global solar tracker company, has acquired Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a wiring, cable protection and balance-of-system solutions provider for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. “This is an important milestone for ARRAY and another step in our strategy to provide customers with a more comprehensive, integrated portfolio of solutions,” said Kevin G.… The post ARRAY Technologies has acquired Affordable Wire Management appeared first on Solar Power World.

Waaree Solar Americas, the solar panel brand that bought the former Meyer Burger facility in Goodyear, Arizona, announced it would invest around $37 million into the site to bring it back online. A subsidiary of India’s Waaree Energies Limited, the American division will reach 1.6 GW of annual solar panel assembly capacity at the Goodyear… The post Waaree to upgrade former Meyer Burger solar panel plant in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.