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Nextpower sues GameChange Energy for alleged solar tracker patent infringement
2 Jun 2026 at 6:42pm
by Billy Ludt
Nextpower has filed a lawsuit against GameChange Energy alleging that the competing manufacturer has infringed on several of its patents related to single-axis solar tracker technologies. Nextpower issued the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on Monday. “Nextpower invests heavily in the development of our best-in-class solar tracker products,… The post Nextpower sues GameChange Energy for alleged solar tracker patent infringement appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ampacity amplifies solar tracker installation training services
2 Jun 2026 at 1:03pm
by Billy Ludt
Utility-scale solar company and distributor Ampacity is expanding its training services for solar tracker installation. These programs include coursework in the classroom and in the field. “Our Customer Success training programs directly support our mission to simplify the entire solar design, procurement, and installation process for EPCs and developers,” said Evan Rubin, VP of sales at… The post Ampacity amplifies solar tracker installation training services appeared first on Solar Power World.

Registration now open for Mayfield Renewables’ third Education Summit
1 Jun 2026 at 7:19pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Engineering firm Mayfield Renewables announced it will hold its third-annual Education Summit in Chicago on Sept. 29-30, 2026. The event will feature 16 workshops on commercial solar, storage and microgrid topics at the David Rubenstein Forum on the University of Chicago’s south campus. “The summit is designed to address a significant and often undervalued gap… The post Registration now open for Mayfield Renewables’ third Education Summit appeared first on Solar Power World.

ARRAY increases angling on terrain-following solar tracker
1 Jun 2026 at 2:25pm
by Billy Ludt
ARRAY Technologies is launching an updated version of its OmniTrack terrain-following single-axis solar tracker that is designed to be deployed on uneven terrains. The latest model of OmniTrack can adjust tracker rows by up to 2° between foundations, up from 1° in its last iteration. “Our customers love OmniTrack, and the opportunities for faster deployment… The post ARRAY increases angling on terrain-following solar tracker appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas
1 Jun 2026 at 1:37pm
by Kelly Pickerel
SEG Solar just announced plans for a third solar panel assembly facility sited in Texas. This new 4.6-GW facility will bring the company’s total U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually. SEG currently operates a 2-GW facility in Houston and is opening a 4-GW facility in Tomball this August. The third facility is a… The post SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Energy consolidates solar trackers, eBOS under one brand
1 Jun 2026 at 1:31pm
by Billy Ludt
Solar tracker and electrical balance of systems manufacturers GameChange Solar and eBOS are now operating its brands and technologies under the name GameChange Energy. The company stated in a press release that this rebrand better reflects its product offerings, including trackers, solar racking, transformers, eBOS and remote monitoring technologies. “The GameChange Energy name tells the… The post GameChange Energy consolidates solar trackers, eBOS under one brand appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ohio rubber manufacturing site installs solar on flat roof
29 May 2026 at 11:53am
by Kelly Pickerel
Roofing company IKO has completed a solar energy installation at its Blair Rubber manufacturing facility in Seville, Ohio. The system, installed by Artisun Solar, supports Beyond, IKO’s sustainability program focused on advancing responsible operations across its North American facilities and communities. The installation also marks the first commercial solar project in Seville. Blair Rubber Company… The post Ohio rubber manufacturing site installs solar on flat roof appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy
29 May 2026 at 11:41am
by Kelly Pickerel
Nextpower continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for all things utility-scale power, announcing it plans to acquire Prevalon Energy, an American energy storage supplier. Nextpower will spend $365 million on the acquisition. Prevalon is a stand-alone company from Mitsubishi Power Americas. Prevalon provides fully integrated BESS solutions backed by its own intelligent control system.… The post Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget
28 May 2026 at 5:06pm
by Billy Ludt
New York’s newly finalized budget for 2027 is prioritizing new solar construction and updating its utility grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature approved the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which will include $200 million in funding for NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program for rooftop and community solar, and it will also invest… The post New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget appeared first on Solar Power World.

Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project
28 May 2026 at 1:29pm
by Billy Ludt
Matrix Renewables and EPC contractor SOLV Energy have started construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a 457-MWDC photovoltaic solar facility located in Navarro County, Texas. During construction, Tormes Solar is expected to support approximately 450 jobs. “We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities… The post Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers
28 May 2026 at 1:19pm
by Billy Ludt
GameChange Solar announced that its single-axis solar tracker is compatible for automated module installation through SUNPURE‘s Saturn systems. Saturn can install modules on racking while running on uneven terrains. SUNPURE claims the system can install 600 to 1,000 modules per day. “With labor shortages continuing to impact utility-scale solar construction, automation will play an important… The post SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market
28 May 2026 at 1:04pm
by Billy Ludt
Distributed energy products manufacturer Mango Power is launching a new microinverter for the U.S. residential solar market. Mango Power S Pro Microinverter 5000 W is sold as a set of 10 500-W microinverters, each with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capabilities and a 25-year warranty. S Pro eliminates the intermediate DC-DC conversion stage often found… The post Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Opinion: Let’s not sit back while the world swaps Middle Eastern oil for Chinese solar
2 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm
by Paul Gerke
A promising new solar technology, perovskite-silicon tandems, provides America with an opportunity to break China's chokehold on the silicon market, writes contributor Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar.



Huge $3.2B HVDC transmission project adds ND cooperative to its utility consortium
2 Jun 2026 at 5:08pm
by Sean Wolfe
Minnkota Power Cooperative joined the $3.2 billion North Plains Connector project, securing 150 megawatts of capacity, with operations expected in 2032.



How AI is reshaping cybersecurity in utility operations
2 Jun 2026 at 4:53pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
Too many cybersecurity teams at utilities are hesitant to engage with AI, and that's dangerous, writes contributor Ian Bramson of Black & Veatch.



Can upcycled EV batteries really power the grid? | Q&A with Moment Energy CEO Edward Chiang
2 Jun 2026 at 11:00am
by Paul Gerke
Moment Energy co-founder Edward Chiang shares how repurposed EV batteries can benefit the grid as his company celebrates new manufacturing facilities and continued market growth.



‘Giga battery’ wind-hydro hybrid project begins commissioning
1 Jun 2026 at 8:12pm
by Sean Wolfe
Iberdrola commissioned the Tâmega Norte wind farm in Portugal, part of a €346 million project, enabling hybrid wind-hydro energy generation.



Solar and wind are overtaking coal and hydropower projects across Africa, industry leaders say
1 Jun 2026 at 5:58pm
by Sean Wolfe
African governments and investors are shifting away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper and faster electricity.



A generator’s roadmap to NERC Category 2 compliance
1 Jun 2026 at 4:56pm
by Paul Gerke
In an on-demand web event on Factor This, experts from Radian Generation detail the impacts of a recent NERC compliance deadline for owners and operators of inverter-based resources such as solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid assets.



Unlocking the value of utility data with E Source | DTECH Interview Studio
1 Jun 2026 at 3:50pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
At DTECH 2026, Melanie Wemple from E Source talked through how utilities in the United States are leveraging data to support operational decisions that drive bottom-line value.



‘Going green now for who?’ Yakama protest pumped storage project on sacred site to power data center
1 Jun 2026 at 3:48pm
by Sean Wolfe
Mounting evidence shows that a pumped-hydro energy storage project along the Columbia River in Washington near a Yakama sacred site would in large part power a data center



A holy crusade against AI? | Factor This Brief
1 Jun 2026 at 10:55am
by Paul Gerke
The Pope points a finger at AI; meanwhile, Goshe gets a Texas BESS online, a Kentucky co-op builds a new gas plant, Duke completes another solar site, a salt storage pioneer inaugurates a pilot project, and Repsol breaks an ERCOT record.




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