Generac Grid Services, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems and PosiGen, a residential solar, energy efficiency, and energy education provider for low- to moderate-income residents, announced they will expand access to clean energy storage through a new program that offers battery backup and load-management systems to residents. The program will also provide power back to… The post Generac offering low-cost, long-term lease program for new batteries paired with solar in Connecticut appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunCommon, an iSun company, announced that the Winooski Schools have completed the maximum net-metering solar system allowable in Vermont by installing a mega system on its roof. The new 750-kW array will cover roughly $115,000 of the school’s energy costs annually. SunCommon engaged in the installation of the solar PV array in partnership with architecture… The post SunCommon maxes out rooftop solar array size on Vermont school appeared first on Solar Power World.

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions. “The new cell is more efficient and has a simpler design that may be useful… The post NREL sets new solar cell efficiency record with ‘quantum well’ design reaching 39.5% appeared first on Solar Power World.

More than 230 consumer, environmental and public interest groups urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the electric utility industry for widespread abuses. These include bribery, fake dark-money campaigns and denying customers access to renewable energy. “Today abusive utility practices are leading to increased electricity rates, obstruction of clean energy competitors in the face of climate… The post Hundreds of environmental, consumer groups request investigation of electric utility industry <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>The 230+ petitioners are asking the Federal Trade Commission to look into utility abuses such as blocking independent solar energy.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sungrow displayed its latest PV inverters and liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solutions to the North American market during CLEANPOWER 2022 on May 16 through 18. Optimized for utility-scale solar plants, Sungrow introduced both central and string inverter portfolios, including its latest 1500-V string inverter, its SG350HX and a 3.6-MW central turnkey station. The… The post Sungrow brings new inverters, liquid-cooled energy storage systems to CLEANPOWER 2022 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Electrify America, a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Terra-Gen to build a solar project in San Bernardino County, California. The 75-MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1 project is expected to produce enough renewable energy annually to offset the energy currently delivered to… The post EV charging network will be powered by 75-MW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Consumers Energy announced agreements to add 300 MW of clean energy — enough to power about 150,000 homes — from two Michigan solar projects being developed in Genesee and Hillsdale counties. The solar developments are part of the company’s Clean Energy Plan to dramatically increase renewable energy, eliminate coal electricity by 2025 and achieve net… The post Consumers Energy signs PPA for 300 MW of new Michigan solar power appeared first on Solar Power World.

New Belgium Brewing today announced the completion of a large solar installation project at its Asheville, North Carolina, brewery – the latest in a long string of investments that began in 2014 when the company completed construction on the LEED Platinum Certified brewery complex. The new 446-kW solar project, installed by Renu Energy Solutions, spans… The post New Belgium adds 446-kW solar array to NC brewery roof appeared first on Solar Power World.

Emera Technologies announced that utility Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has successfully purchased, installed and received regulatory approval for its BlockEnergy microgrid platform for use in a pilot program serving Southshore Bay residential development, a community south of Tampa, Florida. The BlockEnergy solar + storage microgrid, fully owned and operated by TECO, enables increased operability, security… The post Tampa Electric launches neighborhood solar microgrid pilot program <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>The project uses Emera Technologies' BlockEnergy microgrid platform. </span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Palmetto announced that it will provide solar panels for Quinn Residences’ first renewable energy build-to-rent community, Durham Farms, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This partnership marks the launch of Palmetto’s offerings in the build-to-rent (BTR) and single-family rental (SFR) community development sectors. Durham Farms has 50 of its 207 homes built, with an estimated completion date… The post Palmetto to add rooftop solar to 207-home South Carolina development appeared first on Solar Power World.

SOLV Energy has been contracted to provide EPC services for Doral Renewables’ Mammoth North project, the first phase in a three-part, 1.3-GWAC solar development in Northwestern Indiana. The Mammoth North solar farm specifically is expected to have a generation capacity of approximately 400 MWAC of energy, enough to power approximately 75,000 Midwestern households annually. “It… The post SOLV Energy constructing 1st phase of 1.3-GW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A community solar project built at a FedEx facility in Washington, D.C. will now cover the energy costs for an affordable housing nonprofit organization. Solar contractor Sol Systems completed the 915-kW community array at the FedEx Express Eckington Place facility in late 2021, which will allocate a portion of bill credits to local nonprofit So… The post Power from DC community solar project donated to local nonprofit appeared first on Solar Power World.