U.S. perovskite company Tandem PV has acquired nexTC, an Oregon-based developer of advanced thin-film metal oxide coating processes. The acquisition brings nexTC’s coating technology, intellectual property and technical expertise into Tandem PV, giving the company greater control over a critical coating process as it ramps its California demonstration line and prepares for commercial-scale production. Founded… The post Tandem PV acquires nexTC coating processes for perovskite solar panel efforts appeared first on Solar Power World.

Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model. The work also emphasizes the importance of taking regional variables into account when creating forecast models. “As solar penetration continues to increase, forecasting uncertainty becomes a key consideration for… The post Researchers improve day-ahead solar forecasting by 13% appeared first on Solar Power World.

Naples Airport in Florida is installing a 100-kW solar system atop a newly build warehouse storage building on its campus. The project should be fully operational by the end of summer. “The cost savings by adding solar are substantial, but the environmental impacts are even greater,” said Chris Rozansky, executive director for the Naples Airport… The post Florida’s Naples Airport adds solar to new warehouse storage building appeared first on Solar Power World.

Public Storage intends to develop 60 rooftop community solar projects over the next two years with Solar Landscape in northern Illinois. The projects within ComEd territory will deliver 44 MW of power to the grid. “With demand for power rising faster than supply, community solar sites like this one offer a clean energy solution that… The post Northern Illinois Public Storage sites to soon be solarized in major community deal appeared first on Solar Power World.

Automation and robotics company Xpanner has unveiled its latest device that aids solar project development: Shake-Out, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-guided pile distribution application built for skid-loader operators. Shake-Out replaces manual survey marking and pin hunting with real-time, on-screen guidance, allowing crews to place piles accurately without a dedicated marking team. On solar construction… The post Xpanner unveils pile installation aid that attaches to skid steer appeared first on Solar Power World.

Origis Energy has reached commercial operations of three additional phases of its Rockhound Solar complex in Ector County, Texas — bringing the total operating capacity at the site to nearly 1 GW. The newly completed phases represent roughly 500 MW of solar capacity. Upon full completion, the Rockhound complex is expected to exceed 2 GW… The post Origis nears 1-GW milestone on sprawling Rockhound Solar complex in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), a nonprofit in eastern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, commemorated commercial operation of a solar project three years in the making today. A 23.4-kW solar array installed on the WCDC’s roof has been operating since summer began. The project was installed by local contractor EIS Solar. In its first month, the solar… The post Pittsburgh neighborhood organization taps local talent for rooftop solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, Delaware. The project will deliver renewable energy to the Delmarva Power grid, with a dedicated portion serving Delaware’s low-income households. The Dover site was developed by TPE and built and operated by Nautilus. “The Dover project reflects the strength of… The post Nautilus, TPE bring online 4-MW community solar project in Delaware appeared first on Solar Power World.

HD Hyundai Energy Solutions has signed a supply agreement with CEFIA Solar Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, for 25 MW of solar panels on projects throughout Connecticut. “This supply agreement is another example of HD Hyundai Energy Solutions’ product quality and supply reliability being recognized in the market,” said Wonki… The post Connecticut Green Bank signs panel supply agreement with HD Hyundai Energy Solutions appeared first on Solar Power World.

A 200-MW energy storage project is being built outside Columbus, Ohio, by Eolian. The Flint Grid project is located adjacent to New Albany datacenter and industrial load and is the first gird-scale battery permitted by the Ohio Power Siting Board. Eolian stated in a press release that it is a five-hour system and should provide… The post 1-GWh energy storage project to be sited on Ohio data center campus appeared first on Solar Power World.

SuperPower, a platform that lets gamers earn rewards while helping bring new clean energy projects online, today announced its participation in an agreement supporting the new 110-MW Three W Solar Project in Hill County, Texas. Ever.green, a clean energy marketplace that helps organizations participate in the energy transition, facilitated the transaction. Developed by Mitsui &… The post Video game subscriptions support 110-MW solar project buildout in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is launching Atlas, a new suite of foundation-to-tracker solutions designed for ARRAY trackers and APA Solar Racking foundations. Atlas I is designed for standard soil conditions, connecting driven foundations (a shortened W-beam or sigma pile) to the tracker through an adjustable rolled steel C-channel and bearing interface. This can correct… The post ARRAY Technologies debuts new foundations for solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.