The Trump administration is continuing to destabilize federal support for renewable energy deployment by eliminating or altering certain Dept. of Energy offices supporting decarbonizing the grid. The New York Times first reported that several offices present under the Biden administration’s Dept. of Energy, and that were vital to renewable energy research and deployment for decades,… The post DOE removes renewable energy offices, prioritizing fossil fuels and nuclear power appeared first on Solar Power World.

The solar industry has entered a new chapter and its winners will be determined by one often overlooked piece of technology: solar energy monitoring. For years, monitoring was treated as a box to tick on project checklists — a compliance item that faded into the background once a site went live. But that era is… The post Why smarter monitoring matters more than ever for solar developers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arch Solar and SolarEdge announced new solar portfolios with two Wisconsin towns — Edgerton and Wauwatosa. While Edgerton opted for an all-in, five-building portfolio installation completed in spring 2025, Wauwatosa follows a phased approach, with its most recent deployment at the police department. In Edgerton, city leaders pursued an ambitious goal of installing solar across… The post Arch Solar completes rooftop solar portfolios for two Wisconsin cities appeared first on Solar Power World.

NC State University and Nevados, a single-axis solar tracker manufacturer, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday launching a program and facility for the study and implementation of agrivoltaics. The NC State Agrivoltaics Training Site is the first of its kind in the Southeast, where students and solar professionals can learn practices in agrivoltaics and the… The post NC State is home to the Southeast’s 1st agrivoltaics training site appeared first on Solar Power World.

Encore Renewable Energy has begun construction on the 4.99-MW Poverty Plains Solar Project, a community solar project sited on a former gravel pit in Warner, New Hampshire. The project will deliver affordable clean energy to 11 communities across the state, through the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH). “New Hampshire has a great deal… The post 5-MW solar project coming to former gravel pit in New Hampshire appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has released the 15th annual National Solar Jobs Census, reporting that the U.S. solar industry employed 280,119 workers in 2024, roughly level with the industry’s 2023 employment. Although these 2024 data do not capture the impacts of major federal energy policy changes enacted since the new administration took office… The post Solar jobs stayed level in 2024, but impacts of OBBBA still TBD appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arevon Energy held a milestone event in November to celebrate the start of construction on its 124-MWDC Big Muddy Solar Project in Jackson County, Illinois. Commercial operation is anticipated for the end of 2026. Arevon developed and will own and operate the Big Muddy Solar Project, the company’s first utility-scale project in Illinois. Previously known… The post Arevon starts construction on 124-MW Illinois solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to advance a bipartisan bill that would enable community energy programs in the state, including solar. The legislation cleared the House Public Utilities Committee 20–0 before passing the full House with broad bipartisan support, with a final vote of 73-2 in favor of the bill. House Bill 303… The post Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community energy programs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Versiris Energy completed a 575.36-kWDC rooftop solar project for a national commercial retail facility in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Versisis, a commercial solar developer and subsidiary of financier New Energy Equity, worked with subcontractor Cedar Creek Energy to build the array. “Working with Versiris Energy has been a fantastic experience,” said TJ Wilson, commercial solar project manager… The post Versiris Energy completes logistically tricky rooftop solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Partners on the Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project in Idaho have joined together to commit $375,000 to support students at the College of Western Idaho and Boise State University through two workforce development scholarship programs. Each school will receive $187,500 to expand opportunities for Idaho students preparing for careers that strengthen the state’s economy and… The post Idaho solar project partners commit $375,000 in scholarships to local colleges appeared first on Solar Power World.

RE+ Events is partnering with GRID Alternatives to provide a dedicated space for jobseekers and clean energy companies to connect at RE+ Events for the rest of 2025 and throughout 2026. At numerous events, participants will have the chance to speak directly with companies seeking talent across a range of disciplines, offering opportunities for both… The post RE+ Events partners with GRID Alternatives for clean energy job fairs through 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

APsystems announced a new improvement to its DS3 microinverter line — extended connector “whips” designed to give installers more flexibility and reduce strain during module connections. A common installation challenge occurs when module leads don’t quite reach the microinverter’s connectors with comfortable slack. When wiring is pulled too tight, connectors can be stressed or damaged… The post APsystems releases extended connectors for DS3 microinverters appeared first on Solar Power World.