Construction has started on solar energy installations being developed by Verogy at four municipal landfill sites in the towns of Mansfield, Morris, Somers and Suffield, Connecticut. The projects, all participating in Connecticut’s Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (NRES) program, are turning closed landfills into clean energy assets that benefit host communities. Connecticut’s NRES program compensates non-residential… The post Verogy is turning 4 municipal landfills into solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable energy infrastructure supplier Create Energy is acquiring solar racking manufacturer SOL Components from Kloeckner Metals. Create will offer SOL Components through its ONTRACK platform, a project design and management portal through which customers can also purchase packaged solar products. “I am incredibly proud of this acquisition and excited to bring another powerful product and… The post Create Energy acquires solar tracker company SOL Components appeared first on Solar Power World.

Aurora Solar has integrated storage modeling into its HelioScope offering for commercial solar design. Revolutionizing how developers and EPCs design and sell commercial solar and storage, this new feature empowers users to size storage, model performance and run the financial case in the same place they build the design. What once often required three tools… The post Integrated storage modeling now available in HelioScope for commercial installs appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunPower subsidiary Cobalt Power Systems of Mountain View and energy real estate company Wunder Power completed the 220.9-kW Waterfront Plaza solar project across from San Francisco’s Pier 33. “As building owners need more sophisticated engineering solutions to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability objectives, projects like Waterfront Plaza demonstrate what is possible – and showcase… The post Cobalt Power Systems completes solar project overlooking San Francisco landmark appeared first on Solar Power World.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week finalized portions of its community solar program that solar advocates continue to describe as “unworkable and destined for failure.” “California remains committed to delivering on clean energy options for all customers,” said CPUC President John Reynolds. “Our decision makes sure that competitive community solar programs grow responsibly,… The post CPUC passes through ‘failed’ community solar program, industry advocates say appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Vertex N Shield solar panel from Trinasolar is now available to the North American market. The 620-W Vertex N Shield with 23% efficiency is engineered to withstand the extreme weather and common risks found in nature while maximizing system performance and lowering LCOE. Built on Trina’s 210-mm n-type TOPCon platform, Vertex N Shield combines… The post Hail-resistant Trina Vertex N Shield solar panel now available to US market appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar racking and tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies crossed the 100 GW line for shipping solar tracker product. “Surpassing 100 GW of tracker products delivered worldwide is a significant milestone not just for ARRAY, but for the continued growth and maturation of the global solar industry,” said Kevin Hostetler, CEO of ARRAY. “It’s not just about… The post ARRAY ships 100 GW of solar trackers globally since founding appeared first on Solar Power World.

RWE and Meta have arranged a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-MWAC Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Northeast Texas. Rabbit’s Foot began construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot will support Meta’s operations and expanding data center energy demands. The solar project is… The post RWE secures Meta PPA on 298-MW Texas solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

On September 27, 2024, the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina. The devastating storm caused historic flooding, triggered landslides, downed trees and power lines, closed bridges and roads, destroyed homes and businesses and left entire communities without drinking water and power. In the immediate aftermath, Firestorm Books in Asheville became an essential site… The post After Hurricane Helene outage, NC bookstore installs microgrid for Asheville community appeared first on Solar Power World.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii is launching the second phase of its University Solar Project, which will allow the campus to meet 100% of its electrical energy needs through solar. Once completed, the project portfolio will not only power the university but also extend its renewable energy services to the adjacent Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) and the… The post Second project portfolio should take Hawaii university 100% solar-powered appeared first on Solar Power World.

Climate insurance provider Descartes Underwriting has partnered with Nextpower to integrate its data-driven insurance solutions to help protect solar power plants. This coverage is based on wind condition data gathered from project sites, and concerns the growing presence of dangerous “straight-line winds.” Descartes’ climate scientists and natural risk modelers use real-time wind speed data captured… The post Descartes Underwriting offers wind insurance through Nextpower project network appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sodium-ion battery company Peak Energy announced a partnership with General Motors to develop and deploy sodium-ion battery cells for grid storage applications. GM will develop the sodium-ion cell in its Michigan battery labs and retain exclusive manufacturing rights, while Peak will incorporate the cell into its proprietary energy storage systems. This will strengthen American leadership… The post GM to manufacture sodium-ion battery cells for Peak Energy BESS appeared first on Solar Power World.