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S-5! PVKIT solar metal roof mount is now UL 3741-certified
29 May 2025 at 5:26pm
by Billy Ludt
S-5!, a metal roof attachment manufacturer, had its PVKIT rail-less solar mounting system certified for UL 3741 compliance. This certification applies to the complete system when used with all S-5! clamps and brackets, MLPE clips and partner products. This milestone in product safety and performance was certified through testing and evaluation using the latest standards.… The post S-5! PVKIT solar metal roof mount is now UL 3741-certified appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolAmerica completes 3.1-MW solar portfolio for farm feed manufacturer
29 May 2025 at 4:52pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
SolAmerica Energy is celebrating the energization of two on-site, behind-the-meter solar projects for Grain & Protein Technologies for its facilities in Paris and Taylorville, Ilinois. Together, the projects total 3.125 MWAC and will provide affordable electricity under two separate PPAs for the next 15 years. Both projects benefit from Renewable Energy Credits (REC) contracts under… The post SolAmerica completes 3.1-MW solar portfolio for farm feed manufacturer appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tiger Group will hold auction for Shine Solar assets June 11
29 May 2025 at 4:42pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Tiger Group announced it will be hosting an online auction on June 11 for the assets of Shine Solar, a multi-state installer of residential and commercial solar systems that filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas (Fayetteville) under case #: 5:25-bk-70455. The offering includes a wide selection of solar panels from… The post Tiger Group will hold auction for Shine Solar assets June 11 appeared first on Solar Power World.

GRID Alternatives building donated Savant energy storage projects in Puerto Rico, Mexico
29 May 2025 at 2:39pm
by Billy Ludt
Savant Systems, a smart home and power technologies provider, is working with renewable energy nonprofit GRID Alternatives to donate Savant Power Storage 20 units for resiliency projects in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Savant will provide technical assistance and support training for GRID installers on these projects. Savant Power Storage 20 will prevent electrical blackouts and… The post GRID Alternatives building donated Savant energy storage projects in Puerto Rico, Mexico appeared first on Solar Power World.

PV Hardware offers up 5 GW of domestic solar trackers for Safe Harbor eligibility
29 May 2025 at 12:46pm
by Billy Ludt
PV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracking and foundation solutions provide, claims to have the capacity to immediately Safe Harbor 5 GW of tracker product, offering solar developers an opportunity to preserve eligibility for current clean energy tax credits amid legislative uncertainty. This announcement comes on the heels of a budget reconciliation bill recently… The post PV Hardware offers up 5 GW of domestic solar trackers for Safe Harbor eligibility appeared first on Solar Power World.

5.7-MW solar project now powering major auto parts plant in Illinois
28 May 2025 at 8:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Toyota Boshoku America, Onyx Renewables and other project partners gathered May 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a 5.7-MW solar project that will fulfill 85% of electricity needs at TBA’s Illinois plant with clean energy. TBA chose to partner with Sol Systems, which originated and developed the project, to install a… The post 5.7-MW solar project now powering major auto parts plant in Illinois appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solect Energy solar project powers Connecticut startup reducing food waste
28 May 2025 at 4:02pm
by Billy Ludt
Bright Feeds, a New England-based startup, commissioned Solect Energy, a Massachusetts solar contractor, to build a 300-kWDC solar system at its 25,000-sq-ft animal feed manufacturing plant in Berlin, Connecticut. The 625-panel project will provide one-third of the plant’s total energy. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our process that not only make business sense… The post Solect Energy solar project powers Connecticut startup reducing food waste appeared first on Solar Power World.

Meyer Burger lays off workforce at Arizona solar panel factory
28 May 2025 at 2:23pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Local news outlets are reporting that Meyer Burger has laid off employees at its solar panel assembly facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) notices in the state have the number of employees affected within the range of 70 to 355. Meyer Burger confirmed on Wednesday that the plant was shut down… The post Meyer Burger lays off workforce at Arizona solar panel factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

Intersolar is now accepting applications for its 2026 Solar Games competition
28 May 2025 at 1:32pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is now accepting applications for its sixth-annual Solar Games competition to be held February 18-20, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center. The Solar Games tasks teams with building residential solar + storage systems — including solar modules, racking, inverters, battery storage and other components — live in a stadium setting… The post Intersolar is now accepting applications for its 2026 Solar Games competition appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clerical loophole could let Southeast Asian solar panels enter US without antidumping duties
27 May 2025 at 2:59pm
by Kelly Pickerel
If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) does not quickly publish its final determination in the antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation affecting solar panels from Southeast Asia, a potential loophole could allow millions of solar panels to enter the U.S. market untariffed. This is according to the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, the successful… The post Clerical loophole could let Southeast Asian solar panels enter US without antidumping duties appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolAmerica Energy wraps up 2-MW solar project for Illinois glass manufacturer
27 May 2025 at 2:49pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
SolAmerica Energy is celebrating the energization of an on-site, behind-the-meter solar project for glass manufacturer NSG Group’s facility in Ottawa, Illinois. This 2-MWAC ground-mounted tracker project will provide affordable electricity under a PPA for the next 15 years. The project benefits from a Renewable Energy Credit (REC) contract under the Illinois Adjustable Block Program, helping… The post SolAmerica Energy wraps up 2-MW solar project for Illinois glass manufacturer appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ameresco completes 1.3-MW parking garage solar canopy project in Virginia
27 May 2025 at 2:33pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Ameresco announced that it achieved commercial operation at its solar PV canopy project in Reston, Virginia. The project was developed through a partnership with BXP, a workplace developer, owner and manager. The 1.3-MW solar project will help power BXP’s Reston Town Center facility. “Ameresco has been a critical partner in the delivery of impactful solar… The post Ameresco completes 1.3-MW parking garage solar canopy project in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.


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New LG venture takes a stab at AI-enabled energy management for data centers, microgrids
30 May 2025 at 6:12pm
by Sean Wolfe
LG Electronics has unveiled PADO AI Orchestration (PADO), a new venture focusing on energy management for data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, and microgrids.



Energy secretary terminates $3.7B-worth of Biden-era projects focusing on carbon capture, decarbonization
30 May 2025 at 5:57pm
by Sean Wolfe
DOE said it concluded the projects "failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable, and would not generate a positive return on investment of taxpayer dollars."



Delaware’s Interconnection challenges demonstrate just how much has changed in 20 years
30 May 2025 at 5:45pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
Once considered among the best in the nation, Delaware’s interconnection standards now rate among the worst in the country, writes Vaughan Woodruff, Regulatory Vice President, Interstate Renewable Energy Council.



Clean energy consortium releases preliminary EV charger guidelines
30 May 2025 at 5:33pm
by Sean Wolfe
The announcement, made at the Mercury Innovation Symposium, aims to ensure EV chargers can respond to grid signals, optimize energy use, and provide consumers with more control and choice.



The solar industry needs a win – This Week in Cleantech
30 May 2025 at 3:52pm
by Paul Gerke
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.



Factor This finance and development roundup: Arevon Energy, Enel, Heron Power, Lightshift
30 May 2025 at 3:29pm
by Paul Gerke
Arevon Energy, Enel Green Power North America, Heron Power, and Lightshift Energy have made major announcements this week.



What would tariffs do to the energy economy? Here are three scenarios
29 May 2025 at 6:59pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
U.S. renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, analysts say.



DOE cancels solar giant Sunnova’s $3B loan guarantee
29 May 2025 at 6:45pm
by Sean Wolfe
The loan guarantee was originally closed in 2023, and was DOE’s first loan guarantee for virtual power plants (VPPs).



Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, calls order ‘shortsighted’
29 May 2025 at 5:51pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The utility argues that the Utah Public Service Commission’s order ignored evidence and could compromise the grid’s long-term reliability.



This Florida utility is going all-in on hurricane season prep
29 May 2025 at 5:48pm
by Sean Wolfe
TECO invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year burying power lines, reinforcing power poles and substations, and trimming trees.




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