Renewable energy is still outpacing fossil fuels as the leading new sources of electricity on the U.S. grid. Electrical generation from renewable energy sources has increased by 10%, or more than 43 GW, in the first eight months of 2026, according to an analysis of Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign.… The post EIA: Renewables could overtake natural gas output in 2027 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Distributed Energy Infrastructure (DEI), an EPC firm for solar and battery storage, has completed the 3.37-MWDC Sapphire Solar project in Jefferson County, New York. Shallow bedrock and a high water table presented site challenges that required the team to adapt its design mid-construction. During excavation, DEI encountered shale bedrock only 16 to 20 in. below… The post Distributed Energy Infrastructure completes New York solar project despite site challenges appeared first on Solar Power World.

Gov. Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is launching “Megawatts for Maryland,” a $200 million auction program to build new clean energy generation over the next two years and help lower power costs for ratepayers. MEA will administer the program, which was established through the Utility RELIEF Act, Moore signed into law… The post Maryland state renewables program hopes to fill gap left by OBBBA appeared first on Solar Power World.

It’s no secret that Puerto Rico has an energy problem. An aging electrical grid and frequent hurricane activity have left the island with an unreliable power supply. Frequent and prolonged blackouts have led many Puerto Ricans to turn to solar energy. Ricardo Fonseca, owner of Ingenious Solution Services, has been installing solar and battery storage… The post Case study: Puerto Rican apartment complex relies on battery power appeared first on Solar Power World.

Community solar management service Neighborhood Sun has acquired Meadow Energy, a community solar aggregator with a substantial project portfolio in New York. The acquisition doubles Neighborhood Sun total project portfolio from approximately 300 MWDC to more than 600 MWDC, and quadruples its presence in New York state. Climate First Bank helped facilitate the transaction. “Climate… The post Neighborhood Sun acquires Meadow Energy and its NY community solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Construction automation company Xpanner has unveiled the X1 Piling R6, a fully automated pile driving system for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) sites. X1 pairs Xpanner’s automation stack with the Everstar R6 crawler base machine. Operators upload the pile plan, walk the machine to the row and press one button. X1 then travels… The post Xpanner unveils automated pile driving system for solar and BESS appeared first on Solar Power World.

A national bill proposing the legalization of plug-in solar was introduced in the House of Representatives on Oct. 19. Since late 2025, legislative bodies have been passing bills permitting the consumer-level use of these portable solar generation devices within particular states. HR 10851, also known as the “Socket Full of Sunshine Act,” is the first… The post Bill calling for nationwide plug-in solar adoption introduced in House appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new community solar garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is now producing power for low-moderate income (LMI) residents. The 704-kW system sits on the city-owned Eastside Maintenance Facility and serves 100 LMI subscribers, with 25 spots remaining. The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) and Greenway Solar developed the project that was funded in part by a $150,000… The post Minneapolis unveils 704-kW community solar garden for LMI subscribers appeared first on Solar Power World.

sonnen USA has confirmed its sale from Shell to TIVEN, a family office investment group based in Malta and Germany. TIVEN acquired 100% of sonnen’s global business, including the American business line, sonnen USA. The transaction follows a successful year driven by the company’s strategic VPP partnerships with SOLRITE in Texas, New England, California and… The post VPPs to remain focus for sonnen after TIVEN acquisition appeared first on Solar Power World.

As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how solar and energy storage are lowering electricity costs in both red and blue states. Growth in solar and energy storage helped drive down average wholesale electricity prices by 42% in Texas… The post SEIA analysis: Solar is curbing consumer energy costs appeared first on Solar Power World.

NeoVolta, an energy storage technology company, is launching a third-party-ownership (TPO) financing platform funded by tax equity partners and designed to deploy solar and battery energy storage for both residential and commercial customers. It will launch with an initial focus on the residential market with plans to extend the platform to support its commercial product… The post NeoVolta launching third-party ownership solar + storage program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, has activated a rooftop solar installation spanning approximately 3.5 acres atop the resort’s convention center. Featuring 4,696 solar panels, the array is designed to supply up to 20% of the resort’s electrical load during peak production periods and offset up to 50% of the electricity… The post Maryland convention center solar project covers acres of rooftops appeared first on Solar Power World.