The House of Representatives on July 3 passed the final version of a budget reconciliation bill that takes aim at solar and wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. The bill now on the president’s desk will end the residential solar tax credit at the end of this year and add new component restrictions to… The post Final budget bill that removes resi ITC advances to President Trump’s desk for signature appeared first on Solar Power World.

After a vote-a-rama session that broke the record for most votes on amendments and procedural motions, Trump’s budget bill passed out of the Senate and is back in the House. Some of the most extreme anti-solar measures, like a 50% excise tax, were removed. Still, big solar tax credit changes are on the horizon no… The post SPW talks with tax expert: Utility-scale solar is not hit as bad as you think <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Senate budget bill still provides runway for utility solar incentives, especially paired with storage.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fronius USA announced the release of the Remote Configuration and Configuration Report Features, using EPRI’s Common File Format (CFF), which can now be completed remotely via Fronius Solar.web. This new feature simplifies the DER interconnection approval process for solar installers by generating a professional, utility-ready document that includes all DER settings according to EPRI’s common… The post Fronius introduces remote configuration abilities for GEN24 inverters appeared first on Solar Power World.

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data belatedly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the combination of solar and wind accounted for almost 96% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first third of 2025. In April, solar provided 87% of new capacity, making it the twentieth… The post Renewable energy capacity could overtake natural gas by 2029 appeared first on Solar Power World.

With the future of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and residential financing models hanging in the balance due to the federal budget bill, many solar companies are rethinking how they sell and finance projects. In response to this uncertainty, Artemis has officially launched a new integration with Sunlight Financial, giving installers a flexible, resilient… The post Solar sales platform Artemis now integrating Sunlight Financial appeared first on Solar Power World.

In a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of residential solar energy, EnergySage, announced its partnership with Third Act, a grassroots climate and democracy organization mobilizing older Americans as volunteers and activists, founded by environmentalist Bill McKibben. The partnership is designed to make rooftop solar more accessible, affordable and understandable for homeowners across the country.… The post EnergySage partners with climate advocacy group Third Act to push rooftop solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The final version removed a new 50% excise tax on solar projects using components associated with China, according to Politico. Politico also reports that the final version allows utility-scale solar and wind… The post Senate passes budget bill without solar excise tax appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nestled in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina, Deal Orchards, a third-generation family-owned fruit farm, understands the value of creating a more sustainable future. That’s why, in 2024 it enrolled a portion of it stone fruit and apple acreage in the EcoCertified program, a rigorous, science-based method of commercial tree fruit production focused… The post NC orchard installs solar to meet 75% of on-site energy needs appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Solar, a solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking systems supplier, has debuted its next generation of Genius Tracker TF, its terrain-following solar tracker. Genius Tracker TF now features slope adaptability of up to 1.7° between posts. This upgrade lets solar developers approach more project sites with difficult topography and reduce grading costs and environmental impacts.… The post GameChange Solar updates Genius Tracker for uneven project sites appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Jersey State Senate unanimously passed smart solar permitting legislation (S4100) on June 30 by a 39-0 vote. The bill will expedite the approval process for residential solar and battery systems, delivering more solar installations and energy bill savings for families across the state. This legislation would require the Department of Community Affairs (DCA)… The post NJ Senate unanimously passes instant online residential solar permitting legislation appeared first on Solar Power World.

With an overwhelming bipartisan majority in both chambers, the Oregon Legislature voted to make the state a leader in energy resilience with a first-in-the-nation strategy to create a regulatory framework for building microgrids. Microgrids are local, self-contained energy systems designed to operate independently of the larger power grid (known as ‘islanding’), or in coordination with… The post Oregon legislature passes bill paving way for community-owned microgrids appeared first on Solar Power World.

Firetrace International and FirePro Systems are partnering to launch FirePro’s condensed aerosol fire suppression technology in the United States. FirePro products are now available through select Firetrace distributors across the United States. This includes the proprietary FirePro aerosol-forming compound. This non-pressurized, total-flooding aerosol fire suppression technology is already certified, listed and trusted globally in high-risk… The post Firetrace to distribute condensed aerosol fire suppression tech for BESS in US appeared first on Solar Power World.