Brooklyn SolarWorks has installed the first residential battery energy storage system (BESS) within New York City limits. Located in Chinatown, the landmark project pairs a 19.6-kWh battery system with a solar canopy. The Briggs & Stratton AccESS energy storage system, which is currently the only residential storage system permitted for installation on New York City’s… The post Brooklyn SolarWorks installs first residential battery system in NYC appeared first on Solar Power World.

Maximo, the solar robotics company incubated by AES, has successfully installed 100 MW of solar panels at the AES Bellefield project, an under-construction 1-GW project in Kern County, California. “Reaching 100 MW is an important milestone for Maximo and for the role robotics can play in solar construction. It demonstrates that field robotics can move… The post Robots install 100 MW of solar panels on 1-GW AES project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new report from several U.S. industry groups claims that millions of homeowners are facing unnecessary hurdles to owning rooftop solar and battery projects. Frontier Group, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Permit Power published “Solar Permitting Scorecard,” which grades all 50 states on solar permitting policy and also recommends changes to make residential… The post Report: Cutting red tape in residential solar could save homeowners billions appeared first on Solar Power World.

Aurora Solar has released its fourth annual “Aurora Solar Snapshot,” a look at the policy, financing, consumer and operational trends reshaping the U.S. residential solar market. This year’s findings show the industry entering a new phase defined less by incentives alone and more by affordability, resilience, trust and execution. “The past year tested the solar… The post Aurora warns resi installers: Boomers own more homes but aren’t interested in solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arevon Energy has started construction on its 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The $600 million facility is expected to start operations 2027, and will be capable of powering approximately 321,000 homes for up to four hours. Arevon will own and operate Cormorant Energy Storage under a long-term offtake agreement with MCE,… The post Construction starts on Arevon’s 250-MW energy storage project in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility solar developer Sunraycer Renewables has arranged two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google for the Lupinus and Lupinus 2 solar projects in Hagansport, Texas. Construction started on the projects started last week. “These agreements with Google represent a significant milestone for Sunraycer and underscore the strength of our development platform,” said David Lillefloren,… The post Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) completed Pleasantville Solar, a 150-MW clean energy project in Fulton County, Illinois. The project will generate enough electricity to meet the equivalent annual demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses. “Amid skyrocketing power demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is fueling the Prairie State’s economy and communities with reliable,… The post EDP Renewables’ 150-MW Illinois solar project supports Microsoft appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage market hit a record 18.9 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) installations in 2025, a 52% increase over 2024, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and industry analyst Wood Mackenzie. In Q4 2025 alone, 5.8 GW was installed.… The post WoodMac: US energy storage deployment increased by 52% last year over 2024 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ecosuite and Ecogy Energy have been selected by the District of Columbia Public Service Commission (DCPSC) to participate in the Solar Aggregation and Advanced Inverter Project, a five-year pilot program exploring virtual power plant usage on the electrical grid servicing Washington, D.C. Through this pilot, Ecosuite will demonstrate how customer-based energy resources can work together… The post Virtual power plant demonstration sets up in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Solar Power World.

Vortex Weather Insurance, a provider of parametric weather insurance solutions, has launched its HailSafe parametric hail insurance product. Previously available only through third-party vendors, HailSafe can now be purchased directly from Vortex by brokers and weather‑exposed businesses, including solar projects. HailSafe policies placed through Vortex rely on an independent third‑party hail measurement source, utilizing a combination… The post Vortex Weather launches HailSafe insurance product appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Harry Tompson Center day shelter in New Orleans will soon benefit from a renewable energy upgrade thanks to a new partnership with nonprofit solar provider Everybody Solar. The organization will install a 43.8-kW rooftop solar array at the Rebuild Center, home to three mission-driven nonprofits: The Harry Tompson Center, Lantern Light Ministries and Depaul… The post New Orleans day shelter to benefit from 44-kW solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) voted unanimously to deny the construction of a 94-MW agrivoltaic solar project proposed for Morrow County, Ohio. Open Road Renewables was developing the co-located Crossroads Solar Grazing Center on 570 acres of land sited between Cardington, Lincoln and Westfield Townships. The solar project would have been built on several… The post Ohio power board cancels 94-MW agrivoltaic solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.