GoodLeap announced the expansion of its participation in California’s Demand Side Grid Support Program (DSGS). Entering its second year in the California Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program, GoodLeap now manages and contributes 5 MW of stored battery capacity to the grid when it needs it the most — sufficient to power approximately 3,600 homes during… The post GoodLeap adds smart thermostats to California VPP management program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arkansas-based Scenic Hill Solar will soon break ground on the fourth-largest higher education solar project portfolio in the United States. These 18 solar arrays will serve the schools in the University of Arkansas (UA) System The first four solar power plants will be located in Stuttgart, Mena, De Queen and Fayetteville. The solar services agreement… The post Scenic Hill Solar developing 18-project solar portfolio for University of Arkansas appeared first on Solar Power World.

On May 7, the South Carolina Senate passed HB 3309 after a rushed process in the House that stripped away key consumer protections, weakened energy efficiency provisions, and removed a provision requiring data centers to pay their fair share for energy use. With just days left in the legislative session, the Senate was pressured to… The post South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarKal has partnered with EPR Properties to develop a 1.4-MW community solar project atop EPR’s 230,000-ft2 New Roc City building in New Rochelle, New York. As the anchor subscriber, EPR Properties will power the building’s common areas with renewable energy while also providing nearby residents and businesses with access to discounted community solar subscriptions. Home… The post SolarKal, G&S Solar bring community solar array to rooftop near NYC appeared first on Solar Power World.

Castillo Engineering has invested in software designed to address a lack of qualified engineers in the solar industry and maintain accurate communication with clients. Castillo Engineering, a utility-scale solar engineering firm headquartered in Maitland, Florida, invested $2.5 million in two separate proprietary software platforms, PMO 360 and Design IQ, and expanded its senior staff to… The post Castillo Engineering develops proprietary software for increased transparency in utility-scale solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

CATL catapults itself into the record books after unveiling the TENER Stack, the world’s first 9-MWh ultra-large capacity energy storage system solution. The company revealed the next-gen product at ees Europe 2025. “CATL has always been at the forefront of the energy transition,” said Amanda Xu, CTO ESS and president of ESS Europe CATL. “To… The post CATL leapfrogs competitors, releases 9-MWh BESS appeared first on Solar Power World.

Chinese energy storage company Envision Energy launched its next-generation EN 8 Pro 8-MWh DC liquid-cooled energy storage system at Smarter E Europe 2025. The company said the ESS will be available worldwide. Envision designed the product with a “prevention first” fire safety strategy. EN 8 Pro has a three levels of fire suppression with active… The post Envision Energy introduces 8-MWh liquid-cooled BESS appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunrun today introduced a solar and battery storage solution designed to adapt to customers’ changing energy needs — Sunrun Flex.  Flex is a smarter way to design solar energy for homes with protection against increased energy use from life events, such as growing a family or purchasing an electric vehicle. Customers enjoy a predictable monthly… The post Sunrun launches new solar/storage subscription that ‘flexes’ with changing power needs appeared first on Solar Power World.

EcoFlow introduces STREAM Series, a plug-and-play solar + storage system for the U.S. residential market. The system can be purchased with or without a battery. The battery version is known as STREAM Ultra. STREAM will be available in Utah at launch, with plans to roll out to other states in the future. Utah’s rising electricity… The post EcoFlow launches energy storage system that doesn’t require utility approval appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage developer Hecate Grid has announced it has rebranded as Fullmark Energy. The rebranding coincides with the completion of several key milestones, including the company’s expanding portfolio of energy storage projects in California, collectively known as the Redwood Projects. This strategic rebrand reflects the company’s evolution from an organization focused primarily on project development… The post Energy storage developer Hecate Grid rebrands as Fullmark Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced that its 88-MW/352 MWh Chaparral Springs Battery Energy Storage System is now fully operational in Kern County, California. Designed to strengthen grid reliability and deliver flexible, dispatchable power, the BESS is part of a broader, multi-phase initiative that also includes a 174-MW solar facility — both developed, owned and… The post LRE completes 352-MWh co-located battery energy storage system in Kern County appeared first on Solar Power World.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has entered into an agreement with Nexamp to purchase renewable energy bill credits to support the construction and operation of 15 new community solar farms generating 75 MW in Illinois, New York, Maryland and Maine. Under the agreement, Chipotle will receive credits associated with 20 MW from the portfolio of projects, while… The post Chipotle adds 75-MW side of solar power to energy portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.