PV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracking and energy solutions provider, has earned the Zero Waste to Landfill validation, reporting a 98.36% recycling rate across its operations. “Sustainability is a fundamental pillar of our corporate strategy,” said Rodolfo Bitar, VP of business development at PV Hardware. “Earning the Zero Waste to Landfill certification is… The post PV Hardware cuts nearly all manufacturing waste appeared first on Solar Power World.

Scanifly, a PV design and field operations software provider, has integrated with EcoFasten, a PV mounting solutions manufacturer and an Enstall brand. This strategic integration connects Scanifly’s drone-based design platform with EcoFasten’s Design Assistant, eliminating duplicate work and saving contractors time on project designs. PV designers can now launch EcoFasten Design Assistant within their Scanifly… The post EcoFasten design software integrates with Scanifly appeared first on Solar Power World.

Invenergy announced it has signed a 20-year PPA with the Grant County Public Utility District for a 120-MW solar project in Washington State. Located near Moses Lake, Washington, the Quincy Solar Energy Center will support Grant PUD’s goal of securing 300 MW of solar power generation by 2027. “As our county’s energy needs grow, our… The post Invenergy inks PPA for its first solar project in Washington State appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sungrow unveiled its new 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter for utility-scale applications during the Global Renewable Energy Summit 2025, held April 7 to 9. The 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter features a more scalable block design (800 kW to 9.6 MW), stable operation without derating at temperatures up to 52℃, AI-driven fault detection and pioneering grid-forming capabilities,… The post Sungrow releases new modular 800-kW utility-scale inverter appeared first on Solar Power World.

Chroma Energy Group announced the completion of a new 1.4-MW solar installation at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Tennessee. Chroma Energy Group began constructing the installation in April 2023 as a subcontractor to Apex Construction Group of Lenoir City. The solar system, designed to enhance the base’s energy resilience and offset energy… The post New 1.4-MW rooftop solar array will power Tennessee Air National Guard base appeared first on Solar Power World.

Vermeer has launched VermeerOne, a digital platform that streamlines the management, monitoring and maintenance of Vermeer equipment. The platform serves as a central hub where equipment owners can access manuals, warranty information, machine data and dealer support in one convenient interface, giving them more time for the big things that drive their business forward. “Equipment… The post Vermeer launches platform to manage and monitor equipment in real-time appeared first on Solar Power World.

Matrix Renewables and rPlus Energies have commissioned the 261-MWDC Pleasant Valley Solar 1 project in Ada County, Idaho. It is the largest operational solar facility in Idaho Power’s system. Pleasant Valley Solar 1 includes a PPA that was secured through negotiation with Meta and Idaho Power. “We are thrilled to celebrate the commissioning of the Pleasant… The post 261-MW solar project in Idaho now online appeared first on Solar Power World.

Illinois clean energy trade associations are unifying and calling for the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) consultant to make critical revisions to its upcoming report on clean energy storage procurement. The report, currently in draft form and prepared by an ICC-appointed consultant, is intended to guide the state’s path toward deploying 1,500 MW of energy storage… The post Clean energy advocates demand overhaul of Illinois storage report appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sungrow has launched its next-generation liquid-cooling energy storage system for the commercial market: PowerStack 255CS. Equipped with 314-Ah battery cells, the PowerStack 255CS delivers a 257-kWh capacity (two-hour system) or 514-kWh capacity (four-hour system) for a single container. With Sungrow’s AC Block product design, the system ensures a round-trip efficiency (RTE) of more than 90%… The post Sungrow launches PowerStack 255CS for C&I energy storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold a public hearing later today to gather insights into whether the domestic solar industry has been injured from imported solar cells and panels from Southeast Asia. Both the ITC and the U.S. Dept. of Commerce have been investigating the trade practices of Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam… The post Southeast Asian solar AD/CVD investigation should be finalized within the month <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Data shows how the flow of imports has changed over the last year.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commercial operations have commenced at GS Power Partners’ (GSPP) Dorsey Run Solar, a rooftop solar array hosted on an industrial building in Maryland, owned by an account managed by Principal Asset Management. Black Bear Energy facilitated the project in partnership with GSPP, from concept to commissioning. “Dorsey Run Solar represents a number of important milestones… The post GS Power Partners flips switch on 8-MW rooftop community solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

LONGi announced that its upgraded Hi-MO 9 solar panel with back-contact “HPBC 2.0” technology has reached 24.8% efficiency with a maximum power output of 670 W. By integrating zero busbars with half-cell architecture, LONGi was able to boost the modules power output by 10 W. The optimized rear-side grid design elevates the panel’s bifaciality to… The post LONGi heterojunction back-contact solar cell reaches 27.81% efficiency appeared first on Solar Power World.