First Solar announced it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, to onshore final production processes for Series 6 Plus modules. The company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is scheduled to commence commercial operations in the second half of 2026. The onshored processes will transform… The post First Solar plans new South Carolina panel manufacturing facility appeared first on Solar Power World.

RWE announced it has completed construction of its first project in Louisiana, the 100-MW Lafitte Solar project located in the Ouachita Parish. The project will be fully online and generating energy by the end of the year. Lafitte Solar was enabled through a long-term PPA with Meta, through which Meta also receives all environmental benefits… The post RWE completes first solar project in Louisiana for Meta appeared first on Solar Power World.

S-5!, a solar and metal roof attachment provider, has developed a clamp for solar carport applications. The S-5-CP clamp (CP for carport) is engineered to fit both “C” and “Z” purlin-framed structures, using a non-penetrating attachment for solar applications. Its design protects against corrosion by eliminating the need for drilled holes. “Carport solar is one… The post Metal roof veterans S-5! debut a clamp for solar carports appeared first on Solar Power World.

Leaders from more than 100 Pennsylvania organizations addressed a letter to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission demanding interconnection reforms for a greener and affordable grid. The supporting organizations, representing Pennsylvania businesses, civic leaders and environmental groups, are present in communities affected by fossil fuels and increasing energy prices. “They share the belief that the key… The post 100+ Pennsylvania organizations demand state interconnection reform appeared first on Solar Power World.

Across the United States, energy demand is surging after decades of stagnant growth, due to electrification efforts, data centers and artificial intelligence. As demand increases, the economics continue to favor wind and solar, which consistently outcompete gas and coal in affordability. As rural communities look to increase renewable energy, a unique opportunity presents itself. Flat,… The post New report outlines economic benefits of agrivoltaics for farmers, developers and communities appeared first on Solar Power World.

Vermont utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) announced it has selected Enphase Energy to join its home battery lease program where customers have back up power when they need it and share stored energy during peak usage times. GMP’s battery lease program is a significant part of its growing 75-MW virtual power plant, which is now Vermont’s… The post Green Mountain Power customers can now lease Enphase batteries for $55/month appeared first on Solar Power World.

PECO is reopening its competitive request for proposals (RFP) to procure long-term renewable energy, capacity and associated solar photovoltaic alternative energy credits from new solar projects in Pennsylvania. The RFP, approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, is designed to support the continued expansion of solar power generation across the state. Through this RFP, PECO… The post PECO seeking solar project proposals for Pennsylvania appeared first on Solar Power World.

Community solar subscriber aggregation and management company Solar Simplified has announced its first acquisition — of fellow subscriber platform Northern Power & Light (NPL), a community distributed generation company known for its community-driven approach, strong municipal ties, disciplined execution and exceptional asset-owner relationships. The acquisition immediately expands Solar Simplified’s footprint across New York, integrating Northern… The post Solar Simplified acquires fellow community solar subscription platform appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York-based Dispatch Energy announced the acquisition of Vermont community and commercial solar developer Green Lantern Solar. Dispatch Energy, founded in 2024, will acquire over 64 solar and battery storage projects from GLS at various stages of development and operations, totaling 208.9 MWDC. This acquisition expands Dispatch’s footprint in the growing distributed generation market across… The post Vermont’s Green Lantern Solar acquired by new renewable energy developer appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Open Access Technology International (OATI) announced a collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the design and deployment of multiple solar + storage microgrids across the reservation in northern Washington. The program represents a significant step toward improving reliability, reducing outages and providing long-term energy… The post Washington tribes set to deploy multiple solar-powered microgrids across reservation appeared first on Solar Power World.

Global solar tracker supplier Nextracker announced on Wednesday that it is rebranding the company as Nextpower. The name change comes as Nextpower has recently expanded its product lines to include solar module frames, O&M, robotics and electrical balance of systems, in addition to solar tracker technology. “Our customers want coherent, integrated solutions that install faster,… The post Solar tracker giant Nextracker rebrands as Nextpower appeared first on Solar Power World.

Create Energy announced it is partnering with Swiss-based electrical connector company Stäubli to develop next-generation connectors that would then be manufactured at Create Energy’s campus in Tennessee. “The misuse of PV connectors in the tracker market has been a huge issue, compromising EBOS integrity and long-term performance,” said Dean Solon, founder and CEO at Create… The post Create Energy, Stäubli to develop next-gen connector for solar tracker market appeared first on Solar Power World.