PV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracker manufacturer, has introduce DeepTrack, an operating ecosystem designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and management of solar tracking systems. The platform integrates real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and AI-driven analytics to help solar asset owners optimize energy production and reduce operational costs. DeepTrack provides automated tracking adjustments,… The post PV Hardware debuts remote solar tracker operating platform appeared first on Solar Power World.

CMI Plastics, a third generation family-owned business, is built on a foundation of strong relationships. That’s why, when some of CMI Plastics’ customers called on the company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CMI Plastics went above and beyond to show its commitment to sustaining these meaningful partnerships. In addition to implementing energy efficiency upgrades and… The post Pisgah Energy completes 649-kW project for NC plastics company appeared first on Solar Power World.

New bipartisan legislation in Minnesota sponsored by Sen. Nick A. Frentz (18, Democratic–Farmer–Labor), Sen. Bill Weber (21, R) and Sen. John A. Hoffman (34, Democratic–Farmer–Labor) proposes to sunset the state’s newly reformed Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Accessible Community Solar Garden (CSG) program in 2028. “This blatant rollback is a gift to powerful utilities intent on protecting… The post Minnesota legislature considers sunsetting LMI community solar program in 2028 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Aurora Solar has announced its third annual Solar Industry Snapshot. This comprehensive report offers projected 2025 solar trends across policy, politics and energy resilience amid a shifting market landscape, with the overwhelming message that the market is shifting rather than stalling. “In the face of high interest rates, policy changes and other economic headwinds, this… The post Solar Industry Snapshot: 52% of business owners fear negative impacts if IRA gets slashed appeared first on Solar Power World.

Smart electrical panel company Span has expanded its produce suite with SPAN Edge, an “intelligent service point” device designed for utilities to better manage the distribution grid and enable home electrification. This product establishes a new category of “at-the-meter” grid technology that delivers real-time, autonomous power controls, the company says. SPAN Edge is designed to… The post Span invents ‘at-the-meter’ grid category with new Edge device appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunrun has announced a new VPP partnership with California’s largest utility, PG&E. The collaboration will utilize hundreds of Sunrun solar + storage customer homes to deliver targeted load relief to neighborhoods identified with highly constrained electric grids. The goal of this approach is to help avoid or defer growth-related distribution investments, reducing costs for ratepayers.… The post Sunrun home energy storage owners will help PG&E with load relief again this year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Home energy management company Renew Home announced it has unveiled new, personalized home energy management platform features as well as a new grid solution: Renew Home VPP. Renew Home VPP is a new kind of virtual power plant (VPP) that brings households and energy providers together to help households save energy and earn rewards while… The post Renew Home launches new VPP program appeared first on Solar Power World.

CAB Solar, an above-ground cable management manufacturer, has released the 3D Agrivoltaic Locking Hanger Solution that is compatible with all of its hanger variations built for the solar industry. This cable hanger works within a dual-purpose environment where livestock can be beneath a solar array. CAB Solar’s team of engineers and project developers designed the… The post CAB Solar designs cable hanger for agrivoltaic purposes appeared first on Solar Power World.

Technology company Pale Blue Dawn became an integration partner for OpenSolar, connecting the leading solar design, sales, and management software with the diverse technology platforms used throughout the solar industry. The partnership addresses a critical industry challenge, with 50% of solar contracts currently ending in cancellation due to fragmented workflows and communication breakdowns. Pale Blue… The post OpenSolar data can now connect with other essential online tools via Pale Blue Dawn appeared first on Solar Power World.

SMA America is expanding its large-scale storage portfolio with the Sunny Central Storage UP-S battery inverter, now available in the U.S. Designed for large-scale energy storage projects, it features advanced silicon carbide SiC MOSFET (silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) technology for superior power conversion efficiency and grid-forming capabilities. Following a successful launch in Australia, this… The post SMA releases new large-scale battery inverter appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Trump Administration has rescinded an order made under former President Joe Biden that designated solar photovoltaic technologies as necessary elements of national security. In a document published Thursday morning on the Federal Register, President Donald Trump reversed 18 orders and actions from previous administrations, including Presidential Determination No. 2022-15, which under the Defense Production… The post Trump nixes Biden-era solar manufacturing proclamation appeared first on Solar Power World.

Mission Solar Energy, one of the longest running solar panel manufacturers in the United States, will soon also be making solar cells, after its parent company OCI Holdings announced new manufacturing plans. OCI will invest $265 million into the site, which should begin commercial production in 2026. The factory will have an annual capacity of… The post OCI, Mission Solar to build 2-GW solar cell factory in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.