GameChange Solar is collaborating with Raptor Maps to introduce a tracker monitoring system integrated with autonomous robotic inspection. This pairs GameChange Solar’s GeniusVision tracker monitoring software with Raptor Maps’ Sentry robotic inspection platform to create a continuous feedback loop between tracker performance and on-site inspection data. “GameChange has always taken a long view on the… The post GameChange Solar and Raptor Maps debut autonomous tracker monitoring system appeared first on Solar Power World.

Siemens has built an on-site microgrid at its Wendell, North Carolina, facility, combining a 1.25-MW solar carport paired with a 3.9-MWh battery energy storage system. The microgrid, with other campus energy initiatives, has made the site carbon neutral while reducing overall grid energy consumption by 2.5 MWh annually. Siemens has a company goal to reach… The post Siemens plant goes carbon neutral with solar microgrid appeared first on Solar Power World.

U.S. solar panel manufacturers have filed a new tariff circumvention investigation request, this time on product coming from Ethiopia. The filing alleges that manufacturers using Chinese-origin components are exploiting Ethiopia as the latest export site to circumvent antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders on solar products. There has been an uptick in imported solar cells and panels… The post US solar panel makers request a look at surge in Ethiopian exports appeared first on Solar Power World.

After months of searching for a president, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has named Tim Pawlenty, the former Republican governor of Minnesota, to its leading role. “I am honored to join SEIA at such a pivotal moment for our nation’s energy future,” Pawlenty said in a press release. “The sun is the safest, most… The post SEIA appoints former Republican governor as new group president appeared first on Solar Power World.

Late last year, Ford Motor Company announced it would transition some of its American EV manufacturing efforts to producing stationary battery energy storage systems. Today, Ford Energy was formally introduced to the world. In a blog post, Ford Energy president Lisa Drake said the new Ford subsidiary will “deploy” at least 20 GWh of BESS… The post Ford formally launches grid-scale battery business Ford Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Amicus O&M Cooperative has launched an online course to advance solar and battery storage O&M technicians from supervised helpers to well-rounded professionals. The Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 Training Program is a 30-hour online course now available through Amicus O&M Cooperative and on HeatSpring.com. “Many people end up in O&M roles without formal training.… The post Amicus launches online O&M training for solar and storage professionals appeared first on Solar Power World.

Colorado is the latest state to approve plug-in solar (also known as balcony solar) after Gov. Jared Polis signed HB26-1007 into law. The legislation led by Reps. Lesley Smith and Rebekah Stewart and Sens. Cathy Kipp and Matt Ball that will make it cheaper and easier for Colorado families, including renters and apartment dwellers, to… The post Colorado approves balcony solar, requires utilities to accept meter collars appeared first on Solar Power World.

ReVision Energy is developing a community solar array atop the former municipal landfill of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The project is expected to come online in early 2027. Under the agreement, the Town of Jaffrey will lease the capped landfill site to ReVision Energy for the solar installation and receive annual lease payments of $10,000, with… The post ReVision to build 1.34-MW community solar array atop former landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.

Private equity firm FH Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75.1% stake in JinkoSolar’s U.S. subsidiary. Jinko will retain a 24.9% minority interest. This means there is a new controlling ownership of Jinko’s 2-GW solar panel assembly facility in Florida. FH Capital says it will provide additional capital to double the… The post US private equity firm acquires controlling stake in JinkoSolar’s American operations appeared first on Solar Power World.

Reactivate, a subsidiary of independent power producer Invenergy, is partnering with Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) to support clean energy workforce training for members in Tribal Nations. Funded through Reactivate’s Renewable Energy Equity Foundation (REEF), this partnership will train up to 50 Tribal members through a solar curriculum, providing hands-on installation experience, industry certifications and the… The post Reactivate funds solar workforce program for 50 Tribal Nations members appeared first on Solar Power World.

Summit Ridge Energy has completed a 1.62-MW community solar project in Melrose Park, Illinois. The rooftop system was developed in collaboration with with LBA Logistics, a full-service real estate investment and management company, and Black Bear Energy, a commercial buyer’s representative specializing in onsite renewable energy. Hosted on an industrial building owned by LBA, the Melrose… The post Summit Ridge completes latest community solar project with LBA, Black Bear appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clearway Energy has brought online on the 320-MW Honeycomb Energy Center, which is comprised of four 80-MW battery energy storage systems delivering 1,280 MWh of power reserves to the region. The facilities are contracted under 20-year agreements with utility PacifiCorp, and each storage system is constructed adjacent to solar projects owned and operated by Clearway.… The post Clearway Energy completes 320-MW storage project complementing existing solar arrays appeared first on Solar Power World.