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CCSA hosts second annual Community Solar Innovation Summit in June
20 May 2025 at 4:46pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), a national trade association representing over 125 community solar developers, businesses and nonprofits, will host its second annual Community Solar Innovation Summit from June 25 through 27 at the Westin Hotel in Westminster, Colorado, just minutes from downtown Denver. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers and advocates… The post CCSA hosts second annual Community Solar Innovation Summit in June appeared first on Solar Power World.

It’s official: High tariffs initiated on solar cells and panels from Southeast Asia
20 May 2025 at 4:13pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The U.S. International Trade Commission has made an affirmative determination in its antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation concerning silicon solar cells and panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The affirmative final decision from the ITC that the U.S. industry has been harmed by imports from Southeast Asia means that Customs and Border Protection… The post It’s official: High tariffs initiated on solar cells and panels from Southeast Asia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Lithium battery recycler with plants in Arizona and Alabama files for bankruptcy
20 May 2025 at 2:20pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Lithium-ion battery recycling firm Li-Cycle has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the United States and creditor protection within Canada. The Canada-based company operated recycling plants in Arizona, Alabama and New York. Li-Cycle largely focused on EV battery recycling but was beginning to accommodate stand-alone energy storage systems. According to its website, its processing facility… The post Lithium battery recycler with plants in Arizona and Alabama files for bankruptcy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fluence opens BESS enclosure and BMS manufacturing plant in Arizona
20 May 2025 at 12:23pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Fluence Energy has started production at a new manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona, that will produce enclosures made with U.S. steel and battery management system (BMS) hardware for Fluence’s grid-scale energy storage systems. The company is ramping up the use of domestic manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee and Utah that supply cells, modules, enclosures,… The post Fluence opens BESS enclosure and BMS manufacturing plant in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.

SMA to begin assembling medium-voltage power stations in the U.S. in 2026
19 May 2025 at 5:52pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
SMA America announced it will begin assembling its Medium Voltage Power Station (MVPS) solutions in the United States in 2026, in an effort to strengthen the company’s logistical network and enhance service to utility-scale solar customers across the country. The inverter will still be manufactured in Germany and then shipped to the U.S., where it… The post SMA to begin assembling medium-voltage power stations in the U.S. in 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

House Budget Committee advances tax bill to last committee before floor vote
19 May 2025 at 2:27pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
After blocking the budget bill last week, the House Budget Committee voted late Sunday night to advance it to the House Committee on Rules, according to The New York Times. Speaker Mike Johnson told NYT reporters they made only “minor modifications” to win over some holdout committee members, and deliberations could continue up until the… The post House Budget Committee advances tax bill to last committee before floor vote appeared first on Solar Power World.

Prysmian releases all-in-one utility solar cabling package at Cleanpower 2025
19 May 2025 at 1:43pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Prysmian announced it will introduce OneSolar, an all-in-one offering of its solutions for the solar industry, during Cleanpower 2025 at Booth No. 1356 in Phoenix, Arizona, from May 19 to 22. The OneSolar solution includes: SunGen-E Copper and SunGenAL Photovoltaic Wire: SunGen features a carbon black core underneath a colorable outer layer, proven to perform… The post Prysmian releases all-in-one utility solar cabling package at Cleanpower 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

More commercial and community solar projects financed through TPO in 2024
19 May 2025 at 1:37pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Third-party ownership (TPO) of non-residential projects in the United States increased to 72% market share in 2024, up from 69% in 2023, according to the latest “U.S. Commercial Solar Competitive Landscape” report from Wood Mackenzie. The report projects the TPO segment will continue to lead commercial and community solar financing, reaching 74% market share by… The post More commercial and community solar projects financed through TPO in 2024 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Affordable Wire Management unveils cabling solution for utility-scale energy storage projects
19 May 2025 at 1:26pm
by Billy Ludt
Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a utility-scale cable management systems manufacturer, debuted its new solution Strata, which is made to work with contemporary battery energy storage systems (BESS), delivering a pathway for managing power and control cables. AWM’s Strata works with Fluence Gridstack Pro, Tesla Megapack, Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0, Powin Pod, EPC Power M System, Nidec… The post Affordable Wire Management unveils cabling solution for utility-scale energy storage projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

JinkoSolar establishes first state-approved solar panel recycling takeback program in Washington
19 May 2025 at 1:06pm
by Kelly Pickerel
JinkoSolar’s proprietary takeback-and-recycling program for end-of-life solar panels, EAGLE Preserve, has become the first stewardship program to receive approval from the Washington State Dept. of Ecology. The Pacific Northwest state created the Photovoltaic Module Stewardship and Takeback Program in 2017, and Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a law earlier this month that requires panel manufacturers… The post JinkoSolar establishes first state-approved solar panel recycling takeback program in Washington appeared first on Solar Power World.

CVE starts construction of solar + storage project on NY capped landfill
19 May 2025 at 11:55am
by Kelly Pickerel
CVE North America (CVE) has started construction on its first solar + storage project in New York. The Riverhead Project, situated on a capped landfill in Riverhead, features a 7-MW solar array paired with a 13.6-MWh BESS. “The Riverhead project is a pivotal step in expanding our energy storage capabilities and demonstrates how strategic solar… The post CVE starts construction of solar + storage project on NY capped landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.

Republicans say clean energy cuts in budget bill aren’t harsh enough House Budget Committee blocked bill from going to floor vote.
16 May 2025 at 5:17pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee joined with Democrats to block the draft budget bill that included significant cuts to clean energy incentives. Before clean energy industries get too excited — they blocked the bill from reaching the floor because they don’t think there were enough cuts. A few of President Trump’s main requests… The post Republicans say clean energy cuts in budget bill aren’t harsh enough <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>House Budget Committee blocked bill from going to floor vote.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Why a Central Texas farmer is on a one-man mission to stop renewable energy
20 May 2025 at 6:29pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The Texas Legislature is considering a proposal that would add restrictions on renewable energy expansion.



‘Huge amount of growth’: Lawmakers hear testimony on meeting Pa. power demand
20 May 2025 at 5:44pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
PJM Interconnection, the organization that operates the electricity grid for Pennsylvania and 12 other states, has predicted its peak demand will grow by about 70,000 megawatts to 220,000 megawatts by 2040.



Redlining shaped the power grid. Communities of color are still paying the price.
20 May 2025 at 5:42pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The clean energy transition is moving forward, but the legacy of segregation leaves many urban neighborhoods locked out.



Georgia Power agrees to hold rates steady, but that doesn’t include hurricane recovery costs
20 May 2025 at 3:31pm
by Associated Press Editors
Georgia Power Co. announced on Monday that it has agreed to a plan with regulatory staff to hold base power rates steady through the end of 2028, although customer bills could still rise in 2026 or later because of the costs of rebuilding from Hurricane Helene and buying natural gas and coal.



NERC warns of summer grid strain amid load growth and heat risks
19 May 2025 at 7:26pm
by Kevin Clark
While the grid is expected to have adequate resources under normal conditions, higher temperatures and surging demand—notably in the West and Southeast—could challenge reliability in some regions.



U.S. hydro generation expected to rise after a dip in 2024
19 May 2025 at 6:42pm
by Sean Wolfe
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025, but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average in its May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).



Trouble raising cleantech capital? New service aims to help early-stage companies woo investors
19 May 2025 at 5:18pm
by Sean Wolfe
Tigercomm, a cleantech and renewables public relations firm, just announced the launch of a new service line designed to help cleantech companies win over investors.



Alaska utility execs to lawmakers: Let’s revive Susitna hydroelectric megaproject
19 May 2025 at 4:04pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The request by leaders of the state’s urban utilities faces opposition from some advocates, who say wind power is a more politically and economically realistic bet than the multibillion-dollar Susitna development



Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees
19 May 2025 at 3:26pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
Hundreds of federal employees managing the nation’s main hydropower corridor have retired, resigned or been released due to Trump orders and hiring freezes



Is it time for a zeppelin resurgence? – This Week in Cleantech
16 May 2025 at 6:16pm
by Paul Gerke
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.




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