Enphase Energy is launching the new IQ9N Microinverter for residential solar across the United States. Built with gallium nitride (GaN) technology, IQ9N Microinverters are built to work with the latest solar panels and have a 25-year limited warranty. IQ9N Microinverters support 16 A of continuous direct current and 427 VA of continuous output power. They… The post Enphase debuts latest microinverter for US residential solar market appeared first on Solar Power World.

rPlus Energies has started commercial operations for Green River Energy Center, a 400-MW solar and 400 MW/1,600 MWH battery energy storage project located in Emery County, Utah. Green River Energy is the largest solar plus storage facility in utility PacifiCorp’s service territory. In 2024, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative aimed at… The post rPlus Energies activates 400-MW Utah solar + storage project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Another record-breaking quarter for energy storage in the United States: Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) have determined that 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems were installed in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54%. Each market segment hit a new high, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage… The post US energy storage installations break all the records in Q1 appeared first on Solar Power World.

NeoVolta provided an update on its battery manufacturing facility being built in Georgia. The company confirmed that site acceptance testing is targeted for completion by the end of August 2026, and production on BESS for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications will begin in Q3. The effort in Pendergrass, Georgia, is a joint-venture of NeoVolta, LONGi… The post NeoVolta BESS manufacturing plant should open in August in Georgia appeared first on Solar Power World.

UL Solutions is starting a new evaluation service to help battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturers, developers and integrators address National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for mitigating fire and deflagration hazards. “Energy storage systems are growing in scale and importance,” said Ken Boyce, VP of principal engineering at UL Solutions. “Manufacturers, developers, integrators and other… The post UL Solutions launches BESS evaluation services that include NFPA standards appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar has launched its new TOPCon 3.0 solar panel, tailored for utility-scale power plants and C&I PV systems. With a power output of up to 670 W and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%, the new product is scheduled for global mass shipment starting in August 2026. The module features a multi-cut technology… The post Canadian Solar unveils 670-W third-gen TOPCon module appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) is planning to acquire a European solar racking manufacturer. Zimmermann PV-Steel Group of southern Germany produces fixed-tilt, floating and agrivoltaic racking for the European solar market. This is the latest intent to purchase another company in a string of acquisitions from Nextpower in the last few years. After making its name as… The post Nextpower acquiring German solar racking company Zimmermann PV-Steel Group appeared first on Solar Power World.

In the heart of the Emma community just outside Asheville, North Carolina, a transformation is taking place that goes far beyond hardwire and wires. While the transition to renewable energy is often seen as a luxury, a partnership between Sugar Hollow Solar, PODER Emma and Footprint Project is providing clean energy as a vital tool… The post Solar companies expand clean energy access in rural NC community appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has found that solar only occupies 0.07% of U.S. farmland in an interactive map the organization published today. The new tool comes amid Farm Bill negotiations in Congress and growing misinformation and targeted scrutiny of solar development and agricultural land use. The map shows that solar occupies a small… The post SEIA: Solar occupies less than 0.1% of US farmland appeared first on Solar Power World.

Propel, the prepaid third-party ownership (TPO) product from residential solar and storage finance company SolSource Solutions, is now available in six states. Already active in Arizona, Texas, Maine and California, Propel has now entered the Pennsylvania and Colorado markets. Propel replaces payment escalators and hidden fees with a predictable, fixed payment structure. Through Propel, homeowners… The post SolSource prepaid TPO offering available in six states and growing appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have commissioned two community solar projects in Minonk, Illinois, on a reclaimed former coal mine site in Woodford County. The two Minonk community solar projects have a combined capacity of 9.8 MW across roughly 40 acres, sending energy directly to the ComEd grid. Built above a former mine that extracted from the… The post Former Illinois coal mine now supports 650 community solar subscribers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Soltec is now able to provide prohibited foreign entity-compliant (PFE) certification for its U.S. SFOne and SF7 series one-in-portrait and two-in-portrait single-axis solar trackers to help project owners meet domestic content requirements. Since the end of last year, the company has been able to offer tracker solutions with 100% U.S. domestic content, aligned with the… The post Soltec solar trackers meet FEOC domestic content requirements appeared first on Solar Power World.