Holiday gift giving season is among us, and Solar Power World has another unique item to add to your list. In addition to this cool jigsaw puzzle, perhaps you’re interested in The ABCs of Renewable Energy, a children’s book that introduces young readers to the exciting world of clean energy. The book was created by marketing… The post The ABCs of Renewable Energy children’s book is a perfect gift this holiday season appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ameresco has completed a solar portfolio spanning seven schools within Orange Unified School District (OUSD) in California. Ameresco developed the rooftop and carport solar PV systems for the district, located at four elementary, one middle and two high school campuses. As part of the power purchase agreement contract, Ameresco will own and maintain the solar… The post Ameresco completes multi-school solar portfolio for California district appeared first on Solar Power World.

Civ Robotics has launched a new AI-powered material distribution system for the solar industry. CivNav speeds up solar construction by streamlining logistics, efficient pile and pallet placement, and advanced planning and workflow segmentation. “We’re seeing really exciting tech entering the industry to solve long-standing inefficiencies,” said Tom Yeshurun, CEO and co-founder of Civ Robotics. “The most… The post Civ Robotics releases AI-powered navigation system for easier solar pile and panel construction appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. Dept. of Energy has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The renaming is effective immediately and will be reflected in all public communications and official correspondence. “The energy crisis we face today is unlike the crisis that gave rise to NREL,” said Assistant Secretary of Energy… The post DOE changes name of NREL in continued campaign against renewable energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

ABB has announced the completion of its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in Spain from Siemens Gamesa, originally announced on December 18, 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquired portfolio includes power conversion products such as wind converters for doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS) and utility-scale solar… The post ABB completes acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business appeared first on Solar Power World.

Radian Generation announced it was selected to provide comprehensive compliance and security services to Excelsior Energy Capital for its 525 -MWAC Faraday Solar project in Utah County. The project, which began commercial operations on Sept. 30, is one of the largest utility-scale solar installations in the United States. Radian provided critical services to ensure the… The post Radian Generation tapped to provide security services for 525-MW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar is forming a new joint venture with American shareholders for its U.S.-based solar panel and energy storage manufacturing and sales.  This new strategic initiative will allow the company to “resume direct oversight of its U.S. operations.” Canadian Solar will hold a 75.1% controlling stake in the new CS PowerTech, a joint venture between… The post Canadian Solar moves American panel, energy storage operations under new U.S. joint venture appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community energy programs Columbus, Ohio 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. Virginia commission… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: December 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

The latest “Electric Power Monthly” report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that solar grew by 29.9% in September 2025 compared to one year earlier, and provided 9.7% of the nation’s electrical output during the month, up from 7.6% in 2024. Utility-scale solar expanded by 35.8% while that from small-scale systems rose by… The post Solar output beats wind power for third straight month in US appeared first on Solar Power World.

The latest rankings of the the top polysilicon manufacturers in the world show that nine of the Top 10 are based in China. “The Chinese polysilicon industry reached a share of 93.5% in the global output of 2024. This dominance is also reflected in the ranking of the world’s largest manufacturers,” said Johannes Bernreuter, author… The post China takes 9 of Top 10 polysilicon manufacturer spots, expanding industry dominance appeared first on Solar Power World.

Eighteen California legislators submitted a joint letter on November 25 to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding delays to turn on customer-owned solar and storage at the state’s two largest utilities. The letter urges the CPUC to hold Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) accountable for repeatedly missing state-mandated timelines.… The post 18 California legislators ask CPUC to address solar interconnection delays appeared first on Solar Power World.

On November 26, RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar, delivering homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project includes 200 MW of solar power and 200 MWh of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply of reliable, cost-competitive electricity. “Stoneridge Solar is a great example of the power of local partnership and the positive role energy projects play… The post RWE powers on 200-MW solar + storage project in east-central Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.