Engineering consultancy firm Mayfield Renewables announced its second-annual Education Summit will be held Oct. 15-16, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. The Summit is a learning-focused live event for developers, EPCs, manufacturers and industry stakeholders working in commercial and industrial solar + storage. The event will feature two full days of training sessions and networking opportunities. Compared… The post Mayfield Renewables announces 2025 Education Summit in Seattle appeared first on Solar Power World.

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company officials, announced that Yaskawa America will invest at least $180 million and create more than 700 new high-paying jobs in Wisconsin. Yaskawa America is experiencing significant growth driven by innovation in robotics, motion control, AC drives and solar inverters. The company’s newest… The post Yaskawa America to invest $180 million in Wisconsin manufacturing plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners this week celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7-MW community solar farm that marks a significant step forward in Illinois’ clean energy transition. As the first Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) project energized under the Illinois Shines program, Blue Grama Solar, located in Galesburg, Illinois, prioritizes community involvement and… The post Nexamp cuts ribbon on first “Community-Driven Community Solar” project in Illinois appeared first on Solar Power World.

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) has announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Solar Access Program, which provides 100% renewable energy to pollution-burdened, lower-income residents across San José at a 20% discount. While serving over 800 customers since its launch in 2021, the program is set to expand to more than 1,000 customers thanks to… The post San José Clean Energy expands Solar Access Program to more than 200 new customers appeared first on Solar Power World.

LS Power has acquired ENGIE Services U.S. and rebranded the business to its previous name, Opterra Energy Services. Opterra has more than 50 years of operational experience, providing energy solutions including energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, energy storage, microgrids, operations and maintenance, HVAC and lighting. Opterra has completed more than 9,000 public sector projects across North… The post US ENGIE brand acquired by LS Power, rebrands as Opterra appeared first on Solar Power World.

Evergrow has successfully completed a tax-credit transfer for a rooftop solar project at a carpet factory in Pennsylvania — a much needed energy source for the factory that would not have been possible without incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Bloomsburg Carpet Industries in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of carpets for… The post Evergrow tax-credit transfer on 1.5-MW project keeps iconic PA carpet factory in operation appeared first on Solar Power World.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a 1.1-GW solar and 4.6-GWh storage project for Fresno County that is the first project to be permitted under the state’s Opt-In Certification program. Authorized under Assembly Bill 205, the Opt-In Certification program provides a consolidated state permitting option for eligible clean energy projects, supporting California’s transition to 100% zero-carbon… The post California fast-tracks permitting on gigawatt-scale solar + storage project in Fresno County appeared first on Solar Power World.

Invenergy announced the start of construction on the 240-MW Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center in Franklin County, Ohio. Located in Galloway, Ohio, just outside Columbus, Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center represents an expected $230 million investment in Franklin County over the life of the project, through new tax revenue and lease payments. Pleasant Prairie has… The post Invenergy kicks off construction on 240-MW Ohio solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ameresco has completed a 240-kW solar canopy for the Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) in Oregon. The solar canopy is expected to annually generate 325,000 kWh of electricity, which will offset approximately 30% of the WWTRRF’s total energy consumption. “This project marks a major step forward in our commitment to developing efficient… The post Ameresco solar canopy project to save money, improve water quality at Oregon wastewater treatment site appeared first on Solar Power World.

The national SolSmart program, a free technical assistance and solar readiness initiative, has recognized the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) with a prestigious Platinum designation. A SolSmart Platinum designation recognizes NVRC as having gone above and beyond to improve access to affordable solar energy for residents and businesses. NVRC is the first community in the… The post Northern Virginia Regional Commission earns Platinum SolSmart award for above-and-beyond solar efforts appeared first on Solar Power World.

Weidmuller USA recently hosted the grand-opening of the company’s new 24,000-ft2 engineering and production facility in Richmond, Virginia. Various connectivity and automation products and solutions will be made at the site, including solar combiner boxes with string monitoring. “The Richmond headquarters expansion marks the start of an exciting and long-planned transition to handling more complex… The post Weidmuller to make PV combiner boxes at new Virginia production facility appeared first on Solar Power World.

Business leaders representing the solar industry in Pennsylvania are imploring senators to keep federal tax credits intact that, if rescinded, could cost the state thousands of jobs.  Over 130 companies signed a letter addressed to Senators John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R) demanding they protect federal tax credits that are at risk of being… The post Pennsylvania solar companies hand-deliver letter opposing tax credit cuts appeared first on Solar Power World.