Lightstar Renewables, a community solar solar developer specializing in agrivoltaics and battery energy storage, and the Paxton City Council are collaborating on a 4.95-MWAC community solar project on approximately 35 acres of privately owned land in Paxton, Illinois. The Baltimore Drive Solar Project will co-locate hay growing and a community solar project on the same… The post Illinois community solar farm will produce renewable energy and hay appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEG Solar, a global solar manufacturer, has signed a land agreement for a planned $950 million, 4-GW heterojunction (HJT) solar cell plant at the Tomball Industrial Campus in the greater Houston area. The facility is expected to create more than 700 local jobs and is planned to come online in two 2 GW phases scheduled… The post SEG Solar plans HJT cell plant next to existing Texas facilities appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar mounting and racking manufacturer SnapNrack, a subsidiary of Sunrun, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 4 to celebrate the opening of its new facility in El Paso, Texas. The new operational site has onshored SnapNrack’s assembly and distribution operations from its former facility in Juarez, Mexico. By bringing assembly and distribution directly into… The post SnapNrack increases domestic manufacturing with new Texas factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

Job seekers hoping to launch or advance a career in clean energy can connect with employers and explore new opportunities at the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair on Nov. 18, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hosted by GRID Alternatives, the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and Green Jobs Board, the fair… The post RE+ will host another clean energy job fair this year appeared first on Solar Power World.

DTE Energy’s 132-MW Fish Creek Solar Park near Sheridan, Michigan, is now operational. The $268 million development was fully funded by customers who voluntarily participate in DTE’s MIGreenPower program. The solar park can generate enough energy to power approximately 30,000 homes. “Our customers expect us to keep the lights on and keep bills as affordable… The post DTE utility program funded a 132-MW Michigan solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

CPP Wind Engineering, a global wind engineering consultancy for solar, is launching a wind certification program for utility-scale solar projects, which the organization believes is the first of its kind in the industry. The new program aims to improve the performance and durability of utility-scale solar over a range of wind conditions. The program offers… The post CPP Wind Engineering develops wind testing certification for utility-scale solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Autonomous technology developer Mach is launching a platform for adapting commercial lawn mowers for autonomous deployment on solar project sites. This technology factory integrates with major commercial mowers. “Utility-scale solar sites present one of the most demanding operational environments in off-road autonomy: narrow clearances, dense panel shadows, GPS-degraded zones and zero tolerance for infrastructure strikes,”… The post Mach debuts autonomous mowing platform for solar project sites appeared first on Solar Power World.

First Solar will today inaugurate the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. The $330 million facility onshores final production processes for the company’s Series 6 Plus modules. The Gaffney plant currently employs approximately 500 people, and First Solar expects that number to rise to 700 by mid-2027 when the facility’s… The post First Solar to inaugurate South Carolina solar panel finishing facility appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolSmart, a national program that helps local governments remove barriers to solar energy adoption, today marks its tenth anniversary. Since 2016, SolSmart has helped over 600 local governments and regional organizations cut red tape, increase energy choice for residents and strengthen community energy resilience. SolSmart is a free technical assistance program supported by the U.S.… The post SolSmart celebrates 10 years of helping local governments go solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

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.