Burns & McDonnell and Gritt have entered into a strategic partnership focused on evaluating and deploying AI-powered robotics technology on utility-scale solar projects. The technology will help improve safety, enhance project predictability and support construction teams as demand for new energy infrastructure continues to grow. Gritt combines AI and robotics to automate labor-intensive tasks on construction sites. The… The post Burns & McDonnell partners with Gritt on robotic solar installation aids appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Center for Rural Affairs has published a fact sheet to help farmers and landowners navigate the process of leasing their land for renewable energy developments like wind and solar. “Renewable energy development can be a strong opportunity for rural landowners, but lease agreements are long-term commitments that deserve careful review,” said Laura Priest, policy… The post Center for Rural Affairs publishes guide for renewable energy land leasing appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextnova has released some details on the silicon solar cell manufacturing facility it is building outside Oklahoma City. The new brand is a division of Thornova Solar, which first started supplying solar panels to the U.S. market in 2022. Nextnova will make p-type solar cells in a 450,000-ft2 building formerly operated by Xerox in Yukon,… The post Thornova Solar to make silicon cells in Oklahoma under Nextnova name appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Keystone Research Center and ReImagine Appalachia are reporting that a recent fall in clean energy investments in Appalachia has dramatically impacted the region’s employment numbers and manufacturing output. “The manufacturing investment boom that federal clean-energy and innovation policies sparked in 2022 has turned into a bust. Private construction spending in manufacturing has been in… The post Clean energy investments fall dramatically in Appalachia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Zinc-based battery manufacturer Eos announced it will use Wattmore’s SCADA platform with its Z3 long-duration energy storage systems. Eos has committed to deploy Wattmore’s Intellect Operate Energy Management System (EMS) and Power Plant Controller (PPC) for select customer projects and support integration of Wattmore’s EMS platform with Eos’ DawnOS and Z3 technology. “Energy storage systems… The post Eos, Wattmore link on zinc-based battery controls appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar mounting technologies producer SWIF Rack is collaborating with National Roofing Partners (NRP) to support solar project deployment on commercial rooftops. NRP roofing professionals can work with SWIF Rack clients to inspect solar project construction and ensure roofing warranties are maintained throughout the process. This service will is offered for solar projects using SWIF Rack… The post SWIF Rack and National Roofing Partners join services for commercial solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. solar industry is still determining the effects of the Sec. 232 tariffs on polysilicon and its derivatives. Besides a handful of manufacturers that very obviously benefit if certain imported and domestic silicon solar products are priced higher, few industry players have expressed positive feelings to Solar Power World on the situation. “It’s definitely… The post Solar panel makers and buyers have mixed feelings on Sec. 232 tariffs appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released two clarifications on its import ban on foreign-produced inverters. Last month, the FCC added foreign-produced inverters to a list of communications products and services that it considers a risk to national security, citing alleged risks for supply chain and cybersecurity for electrical infrastructure. Only international inverters conditionally approved by the FCC can… The post 45X-eligble inverters are not part of foreign ban, FCC clarifies appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower was issued a patent for its NX PowerMerge, a trunk bus that consolidates multiple field connections on ground-mounted solar projects onto one device. In utility-scale solar plants, DC collection systems connect power from multiple solar panel strings to larger trunk conductors across thousands of locations. The Nextpower electrical balance of systems (eBOS) portfolio includes… The post Nextpower’s eBOS trunk bus receives patent appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunShare and CSolPower, a local community solar company, have completed two community solar gardens in New Mexico. The 6-MW Juniper Sol Community Solar Garden is sited on 31 acres in Santa Fe and will incorporate agrivoltaic practices, including native, pollinator-friendly habitats under and around the solar panels. Half of the solar garden subscribers are income-qualified,… The post SunShare energizes two community solar gardens in New Mexico appeared first on Solar Power World.

Local news organizations are reporting that solar panel manufacturer Silfab has furloughed workers at its cell and panel facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In a statement to WCNC Charlotte, a Silfab Solar spokesperson said that the furlough was due to “temporary constraints affecting the availability of certain materials required for production.” The company temporarily… The post Silfab furloughs workers at SC solar panel plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has released a proposal for the next phase of its Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP), which would open 150 MW of energy storage statewide, including behind-the-meter residential battery storage. “The Garden State Energy Storage Program advances Gov. Sherrill’s ‘Executive Order No. 2’ by growing energy storage… The post Public utilities board proposes expanding New Jersey’s energy storage program appeared first on Solar Power World.