Two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon – Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar – have started commercial operations and will deliver energy to utility Portland General Electric. The 189-MWDC Daybreak Solar and 80-MWDC Bakeoven Solar represent new domestic capacity that will support growing demand for electricity. “Completing these two projects marks the latest milestone… The post Avangrid powers on 269 MW of new solar in Oregon appeared first on Solar Power World.

Paradise Energy Solutions and sister company Upward Broadband have started construction on a new shared corporate headquarters in Paradise, Pennsylvania. “There is clear synergy between our companies,” said Marcus Beiler, co-owner of Paradise Energy Solutions and Upward Broadband. “Bringing our teams together in one location creates opportunities for collaboration and efficiency that will be a… The post PA solar contractor Paradise Energy Solutions to install 850 kW at new headquarters appeared first on Solar Power World.

LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells have announced a multi-year commitment to install American-made storage products on Qcell development projects across the United States. The agreement includes 5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage systems for utility-scale projects, as well as lifecycle services from LG Energy Solution Vertech. In 2024, Qcells entered into battery purchase agreements with… The post Qcells US construction arm signs 5-GWh BESS supply deal with LG Energy Solution appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunRobi, the robotic-assisted construction division of Sunstall, is the first certified operator of autonomous solar module installation systems developed by Cosmic Robotics. The certification follows multiple successful deployments of the Cosmic-1A system on live solar projects across the United States. This designation formalizes a close, execution-driven collaboration between SunRobi and Cosmic Robotics focused on bringing… The post SunRobi is first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics autonomous solar installation systems appeared first on Solar Power World.

The United States has reached a trade agreement with India that should reduce some of the tariffs placed on Indian imports. Few details were actually provided, but news reports say that the United States is lowering India’s export tariff to 18%. It was previously as high as 50%. It is welcome news for Indian solar… The post US-India trade agreement reduces general tariff amount on Indian solar panels appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy reportedly laid off about 160 employees in January, which is close to 6% of the solar inverter, energy storage and EV charger manufacturers’ workforce. Badri Kothandaraman, president and CEO of Enphase, stated in a document published in the Securities and Exchange Commission that the layoffs are largely caused by the now inactive residential… The post Solar inverter manufacturer Enphase lays off 160+ employees appeared first on Solar Power World.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) last week ruled that incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) violate multiple global agreements because they offer additional tax breaks to domestic suppliers. The recommendation of the international economic group is for the United States to remove the domestic-content bonus offered to the investment tax credit and production… The post WTO recommends US removes domestic-content bonus from ITC appeared first on Solar Power World.

Risk assessment company VDE Americas has released guidance for project owners and developers in meeting the July 4, 2026, deadline to qualify for sunsetting clean energy tax credits. The conclusions in the technical memorandum, “Navigating Beginning of Construction Requirements for Solar Projects,” represent VDE’s assessment based on its interpretation of published guidance and expert understanding… The post VDE Americas pulls together playbook for solar contractors meeting 2026 ITC deadlines appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy plans to start manufacturing its IQ Bidirectional EV Charging Platform at volume in Q4 2026 following a series of successful product demonstrations. IQ connects to the direct current port of an EV, charging the vehicle, while capable of providing home energy backup during grid outages. The bidirectional charger has been tested on U.S.… The post Enphase slates volume production of bidirectional EV chargers for Q4 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar Insure has launched SI-Commercial, a new warranty solution to protect commercial solar projects. The company has also expanded its approved vendor list (AVL) to include more global inverter manufacturers for the commercial market. SI-Commercial is designed for commercial solar systems up to 2 MWDC and delivers long-term protection aligned with the realities of commercial… The post Solar Insure launches commercial solar warranty solution with approved inverter suppliers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar and wind accounted for 93% of new U.S. electricity capacity additions in November 2025, making solar PV the leading new source of electricity for 27 consecutive months, according to a review of FERC data by the SUN DAY Campaign. Of that percentage, solar was 72% of new generating capacity both in November and for… The post Solar continues to lead new US electricity deployments appeared first on Solar Power World.

Zelestra, a renewable energy company, signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with AEP Energy Partners, a subsidiary of American Electric Power for the total electricity produced at the proposed 49.9-MW Gem City Solar project in Dayton, Ohio. “AEP Energy is focused on providing customers with energy supply that delivers long-term price stability and… The post Zelestra developing 49-MW solar project within Ohio city’s limits appeared first on Solar Power World.