Sunrun today introduced a solar and battery storage solution designed to adapt to customers’ changing energy needs — Sunrun Flex.  Flex is a smarter way to design solar energy for homes with protection against increased energy use from life events, such as growing a family or purchasing an electric vehicle. Customers enjoy a predictable monthly… The post Sunrun launches new solar/storage subscription that ‘flexes’ with changing power needs appeared first on Solar Power World.

EcoFlow introduces STREAM Series, a plug-and-play solar + storage system for the U.S. residential market. The system can be purchased with or without a battery. The battery version is known as STREAM Ultra. STREAM will be available in Utah at launch, with plans to roll out to other states in the future. Utah’s rising electricity… The post EcoFlow launches energy storage system that doesn’t require utility approval appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage developer Hecate Grid has announced it has rebranded as Fullmark Energy. The rebranding coincides with the completion of several key milestones, including the company’s expanding portfolio of energy storage projects in California, collectively known as the Redwood Projects. This strategic rebrand reflects the company’s evolution from an organization focused primarily on project development… The post Energy storage developer Hecate Grid rebrands as Fullmark Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced that its 88-MW/352 MWh Chaparral Springs Battery Energy Storage System is now fully operational in Kern County, California. Designed to strengthen grid reliability and deliver flexible, dispatchable power, the BESS is part of a broader, multi-phase initiative that also includes a 174-MW solar facility — both developed, owned and… The post LRE completes 352-MWh co-located battery energy storage system in Kern County appeared first on Solar Power World.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has entered into an agreement with Nexamp to purchase renewable energy bill credits to support the construction and operation of 15 new community solar farms generating 75 MW in Illinois, New York, Maryland and Maine. Under the agreement, Chipotle will receive credits associated with 20 MW from the portfolio of projects, while… The post Chipotle adds 75-MW side of solar power to energy portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge Technologies has launched a solar-powered EV charging solution for businesses at Intersolar Europe 2025. Available now, the new solution includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system introduced following Wevo Energy’s acquisition last year. This solution joins the SolarEdge C&I ecosystem for commercial-scale solar and storage solutions.… The post SolarEdge rolls out solar-powered EV charger for businesses appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar tracker manufacturer Ideematec has extended its strategic partnership with Parliament Energy Holdings (PEH), the company responsible for the 640-MWDC Parliament Solar project in Waller County, Texas. Parliament Solar sustained no damage from both Hurricane Beryl and 10 on-site hail events during the construction phase and is now moving into operations. Ideematec will supply its… The post Ideematec supplies trackers for 2.1-GW Texas solar project pipeline appeared first on Solar Power World.

Powin unveiled its latest BESS, the Pod Max. Delivering 6.26 MWh of capacity in the same 20-ft liquid-cooled container as previous models, the Powin Pod Max offers a 25% increase in energy density over Powin’s standard 5-MWh system — driving down total system costs and maximizing long-term value. “Pod Max is the culmination of our… The post Powin releases 6.26-MWh BESS Pod Max in 20-ft container appeared first on Solar Power World.

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has extended its energy storage system offering with the launch of its latest innovation: the Intensium Flex (I-Flex) battery storage container. It provides a compact building block rated at 3.4, 4.3 or 5.1 MWh for the creation of projects up to the gigawatt-hour scale. Production on the DC version will… The post Saft unveils ‘compact’ ESS that can reach 5.1 MWh appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDP Renewables North America is celebrating the inauguration of its 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA’s Scarlet I Solar Energy Park, consisting of 200 MW of solar and a 40-MW/160-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024. This second phase of the… The post EDPR adds another 200 MW of solar + storage to Fresno County project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar has launched its new n-type high-power TOPBiHiKu CS6.2 module series for non-residential markets. The module delivers a maximum power output up to 660 W and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.4%. Canadian Solar is beginning with its global deliveries in August 2025. The TOPCon 2.0 module uses fine line printing, which reduces… The post Canadian Solar to ship 660-W TOPCon module later this year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commercial Solar Panel Recycling (CSPR) has officially opened its flagship solar panel processing facility in New Jersey. The processing site in Phillipsburg joins CSPR’s operational centers in Canajoharie, New York, and Atwater, California. In November 2024, CSPR was granted a Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) permit by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)… The post CSPR opens solar panel recycling facility in New Jersey appeared first on Solar Power World.