Utility-scale solar company and distributor Ampacity is expanding its training services for solar tracker installation. These programs include coursework in the classroom and in the field. “Our Customer Success training programs directly support our mission to simplify the entire solar design, procurement, and installation process for EPCs and developers,” said Evan Rubin, VP of sales at… The post Ampacity amplifies solar tracker installation training services appeared first on Solar Power World.

Engineering firm Mayfield Renewables announced it will hold its third-annual Education Summit in Chicago on Sept. 29-30, 2026. The event will feature 16 workshops on commercial solar, storage and microgrid topics at the David Rubenstein Forum on the University of Chicago’s south campus. “The summit is designed to address a significant and often undervalued gap… The post Registration now open for Mayfield Renewables’ third Education Summit appeared first on Solar Power World.

ARRAY Technologies is launching an updated version of its OmniTrack terrain-following single-axis solar tracker that is designed to be deployed on uneven terrains. The latest model of OmniTrack can adjust tracker rows by up to 2° between foundations, up from 1° in its last iteration. “Our customers love OmniTrack, and the opportunities for faster deployment… The post ARRAY increases angling on terrain-following solar tracker appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEG Solar just announced plans for a third solar panel assembly facility sited in Texas. This new 4.6-GW facility will bring the company’s total U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually. SEG currently operates a 2-GW facility in Houston and is opening a 4-GW facility in Tomball this August. The third facility is a… The post SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar tracker and electrical balance of systems manufacturers GameChange Solar and eBOS are now operating its brands and technologies under the name GameChange Energy. The company stated in a press release that this rebrand better reflects its product offerings, including trackers, solar racking, transformers, eBOS and remote monitoring technologies. “The GameChange Energy name tells the… The post GameChange Energy consolidates solar trackers, eBOS under one brand appeared first on Solar Power World.

Roofing company IKO has completed a solar energy installation at its Blair Rubber manufacturing facility in Seville, Ohio. The system, installed by Artisun Solar, supports Beyond, IKO’s sustainability program focused on advancing responsible operations across its North American facilities and communities. The installation also marks the first commercial solar project in Seville. Blair Rubber Company… The post Ohio rubber manufacturing site installs solar on flat roof appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for all things utility-scale power, announcing it plans to acquire Prevalon Energy, an American energy storage supplier. Nextpower will spend $365 million on the acquisition. Prevalon is a stand-alone company from Mitsubishi Power Americas. Prevalon provides fully integrated BESS solutions backed by its own intelligent control system.… The post Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York’s newly finalized budget for 2027 is prioritizing new solar construction and updating its utility grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature approved the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which will include $200 million in funding for NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program for rooftop and community solar, and it will also invest… The post New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget appeared first on Solar Power World.

Matrix Renewables and EPC contractor SOLV Energy have started construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a 457-MWDC photovoltaic solar facility located in Navarro County, Texas. During construction, Tormes Solar is expected to support approximately 450 jobs. “We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities… The post Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Solar announced that its single-axis solar tracker is compatible for automated module installation through SUNPURE‘s Saturn systems. Saturn can install modules on racking while running on uneven terrains. SUNPURE claims the system can install 600 to 1,000 modules per day. “With labor shortages continuing to impact utility-scale solar construction, automation will play an important… The post SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Distributed energy products manufacturer Mango Power is launching a new microinverter for the U.S. residential solar market. Mango Power S Pro Microinverter 5000 W is sold as a set of 10 500-W microinverters, each with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capabilities and a 25-year warranty. S Pro eliminates the intermediate DC-DC conversion stage often found… The post Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market appeared first on Solar Power World.

A 1.1-MW ground-mounted solar project is now operational at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The array, sited on two acres near a parking lot on East Campus, broke ground in April 2025. “This project is another example of how CU Boulder continues to put campus climate action into practice through investments in our infrastructure,”… The post 1-MW solar project comes online at CU Boulder appeared first on Solar Power World.