Residential solar design and financing company Aurora Solar has updated its services in the United States and is expanding to the United Kingdom. “In the U.S., the industry just went through one of its toughest stretches in recent history, and in the U.K. and Europe, the industry is rapidly evolving. That’s why our answer is… The post Aurora Solar updates services, expands to UK appeared first on Solar Power World.

Independent power producer PureSky Energy has started commercial operations at McLean 1 Community Solar, which is the company’s first solar project in Illinois. “Launching McLean 1 as our first project in Illinois — and dedicating it entirely to income-eligible households — is an important milestone for PureSky,” said Nicholas Topping, VP of community solar at… The post PureSky Energy builds Illinois community solar project for low-income residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

National nonpartisan business group E2 has released its annual “Clean Jobs America” report that shows the U.S. clean energy workforce lost 37,000 jobs last year. It is the first annual job loss in the U.S. clean economy since the pandemic, ending four consecutive years of strong growth. E2 reviewed U.S. Dept. of Energy data, finding… The post US clean energy job losses reach 37,000 in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pila Energy, maker of a plug-in mesh home battery, is launching two new ways for New York City residents to access battery storage for backup power and manage energy usage: a pilot program with Brooklyn SolarWorks pairs rooftop solar with plug-in battery storage; and Pila Neighborhoods, a community program where neighbors unlock group savings on… The post Pila Energy brings mesh home battery to NYC residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

Spanish technology company Amelia has launched Micropiling Mode, a new operating mode for Hincator, a micropile installation device. It provides real-time measurements that help crews adjust each pile to its design coordinates before concrete is poured, helping prevent rework and reduce delays and additional costs. Micropiling Mode combines hardware and software adaptations to extend Hincator’s quality… The post Amelia launches micropiling mode for pile installation device appeared first on Solar Power World.

Onyx Solar has supplied over 32,000 sq. ft of photovoltaic glass for the roof of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the museum founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson that opens to the public today in Los Angeles. The system has a peak power of 279 kW. Designed by MAD Architects under Ma Yansong,… The post Star Wars-inspired art museum from George Lucas is covered in solar glass appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026, driven by a shift toward longer-duration storage systems and stronger residential energy capacity. Energy market growth went up 17% year-over-year (y-o-y), despite a 7% overall decline in installed power capacity y-o-y, according to the latest “U.S. Energy… The post No future quarterly declines predicted for US energy storage installation market appeared first on Solar Power World.

NorthStar Clean Energy has completed its 120-MW Hart Solar Project in Oceana County, Michigan, which is generating enough clean electricity power more than 21,000 homes. Executive Energy Services and the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) have signed power purchase agreements on portions of Hart Solar’s output. “Hart Solar is an important investment in Michigan’s energy… The post NorthStar Clean Energy powers on 120-MW Michigan solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, striking down the agency’s decision to end a nationwide program designed to lower electricity bills and bring affordable solar power to families and communities across the country. “The court ruled the Trump administration never should… The post Trump-appointed judge restores $7 billion Solar for All program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Mission Solar Energy’s solar panel manufacturing site in San Antonio, Texas, considered one of the longest-running panel assembly operations in the United States, may soon receive a boost from a global manufacturer. Mission Solar has been making solar panels in the United States since 2014 and is owned by OCI Company, a South Korean chemical conglomerate… The post Texas records suggest OCI is bringing Elite Solar to Mission Solar Energy manufacturing site appeared first on Solar Power World.

D3Energy has energized a 6-MW floating solar array on a village reservoir in Monroeville, Ohio. It is the largest floating solar system in the state and among the five largest in the country. Roughly one-third of Ohio’s 88 counties have restricted utility-scale solar since a 2021 state law gave them that authority, and townships keep… The post With one of the largest floating PV arrays in the US, Ohio village takes lead on solar power appeared first on Solar Power World.

The first heterojunction technology (HJT) solar panels have rolled off the production line at SEG Solar’s Tomball manufacturing site in Houston. The company opened the 4-GW facility last month. The Tomball site was designed for end-to-end digital management of manufacturing operations from order release and material flow to production execution. AI-enabled inspection and advanced production… The post SEG Solar starts commercial-scale HJT solar panel production in Houston appeared first on Solar Power World.