Sunvoy has launched an e-signature option to its operations platform for solar installation companies. Sunvoy eSignatures allows solar companies to prepare, send and collect legally binding signatures directly within their branded customer portal — no third-party tools and no per-envelope fees. In the United States, a typical solar customer might interact with a half-dozen different… The post Sunvoy platform now offers e-signature ability for solar installers appeared first on Solar Power World.

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the combination of solar and wind accounted for 88% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first eight months of 2025. In August, solar alone provided two-thirds of the new capacity, marking two… The post Solar power has provided more new generating capacity than any other source for two years straight appeared first on Solar Power World.

On Oct. 30, Illinois legislators passed the Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA Act/SB 25) during the 2025 veto session. The bill that’s now on the governor’s desk aims to strengthen Illinois’ energy grid and protect communities from rising energy costs. As energy-intensive data centers expand and capacity prices spike further, Illinois is expecting… The post Illinois legislature passes Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act appeared first on Solar Power World.

Treaty Oak Clean Energy, a U.S. independent power producer, has entered long-term power purchase agreements with Facebook parent company Meta for two utility-scale solar projects totaling 385 MWAC in Morehouse and Sabine Parishes, Louisiana. Under these agreements, Meta will purchase the environmental attributes generated by the facilities to advance its clean energy and sustainability commitments,… The post Meta signs power agreement on 385 MW of solar for Louisiana AI data center appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Oct. 29 that would help build 3 GW of utility-scale battery storage in the state, according to WAND. By incentivizing new storage buildouts and VPP programs, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act aims to help the unstable grid better accommodate skyrocketing demand posed by… The post Illinois House passes bill to expedite energy storage to stabilize grid appeared first on Solar Power World.

GreenPowerMonitor announced it has introduced GPM Horizon for multi-tech portfolios, a unified platform designed to integrate solar, wind and now battery energy storage assets into a single solution. This launch aims to simplify renewable portfolio management and enhance performance monitoring for asset managers and owners. The platform’s expanded capabilities, including the newly released GPM Horizon… The post GreenPowerMonitor releases monitoring software for multi-tech portfolios appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clean energy investor Excelsior Energy Capital announced its 685.3-MWDC Faraday Solar project in Utah County, Utah, commenced commercial operations on Sept. 30. Through a PPA, the project will match Meta’s operations in Utah with clean energy. Faraday Solar is one of the largest utility-scale solar investments in the United States. The project is backed by… The post New 685-MW solar project in Utah will power Meta operations appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is installing seven solar projects across its district that will collectively deliver 4.6 MW of power. CTECS will save nearly $6 million in energy costs over the lifetime of the systems. Verogy is installing the projects, with support from the Connecticut Dept. of Administrative Services (DAS) and… The post Connecticut trade school system to install seven solar projects totaling 4.6 MW appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility-scale solar and storage O&M provider NovaSource Power Services has opened NovaAcademy, a dedicated training center and curriculum designed to accelerate workforce readiness and raise the industry bar for safety, quality and performance. “Dedicated, passionate and trained people are the foundation of NovaSource. Investing in the development of our team is our shared belief and… The post NovaSource opens solar and storage O&M training center in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.

New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that the entire solar supply chain has been reshored and U.S. manufacturing capacity has grown across every segment of the solar and storage supply chain. With the news of Corning’s new ingot and wafer facility coming online in Q3, the United States now has the… The post The entire solar supply chain has now been reshored in the US appeared first on Solar Power World.

With incredible speed, Corning announced in its Q3 earnings call that it has brought its Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online. The plans for the solar factory were first publicly revealed in October 2024. The facility is on Corning’s Hemlock semiconductor campus, and Hemlock polysilicon will feed to Corning’s new wafer factory. “Over the… The post The US is making solar wafers again at Corning’s Michigan plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy announced support for complete off-grid system configurations that are capable of operating without a utility connection when needed. The system requires the IQ Battery 5P with embedded grid-forming microinverters, IQ8 Series Microinverters with Sunlight JumpStart capability and a third-party standby AC generator, which all work together to power the home. The comprehensive off-grid… The post Enphase now supports completely off-grid solar + storage systems appeared first on Solar Power World.