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Energy traders on Enverus gain access to weather data from Climavision
23 Oct 2025 at 1:36pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Weather technology company Climavision will bring precision weather data to the Enverus platform that energy and commodity traders use daily. Enverus, which provides critical commodity data and analytics for traders, will integrate Climavision’s Horizon AI Point model into its MarketView platform, giving traders acute visibility into the local weather conditions that affect output and demand. Weather… The post Energy traders on Enverus gain access to weather data from Climavision appeared first on Solar Power World.

Schneider Electric launches consulting brand SE Advisory Services
23 Oct 2025 at 12:37pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Schneider Electric announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand. SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of solutions tailored to help organizations and individuals solve complex challenges in energy efficiency, sustainability and technology through electrification, automation and digitalization. “Times of uncertainty require one thing above all, clarity and knowledge of… The post Schneider Electric launches consulting brand SE Advisory Services appeared first on Solar Power World.

Hanwha successfully holds majority stake in REC Silicon
23 Oct 2025 at 12:36pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Despite pushback from minority shareholders, Hanwha now has a majority stake in REC Silicon. The majority share was acquired in early September by Anchor AS, a Norwegian outfit representing Hanwha Solutions and Hanwha Corp. Hanwha acquired all outstanding shares in REC Silicon at its offer price of NOK 2.2 (US $0.21) per share. Thus puts… The post Hanwha successfully holds majority stake in REC Silicon appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tariffs, rampant industry hurdles force American solar manufacturer out of business
23 Oct 2025 at 12:00pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The solar shingle game in the United States has always been an uphill battle — even “front-runners” CertainTeed, GAF Energy and Tesla would likely agree. But New York-based SunTegra carved a place for itself in the high-end residential market and managed to run a successful business over the last decade navigating Chinese tariffs, a pandemic… The post Tariffs, rampant industry hurdles force American solar manufacturer out of business appeared first on Solar Power World.

Patterson Enterprises completes 80-MWh BESS portfolio in Virginia
22 Oct 2025 at 4:40pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Two utility-scale battery energy storage systems delivering a total of 20 MW of power and 80 MWh of storage are now online along Virginia’s eastern shore. Financed by Climate First Bank and developed by Patterson Enterprises in partnership with battery manufacturer Great Power, the investment will boost the region’s grid resilience and community sustainability in… The post Patterson Enterprises completes 80-MWh BESS portfolio in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Advocates ask Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reconsider rooftop solar cuts
22 Oct 2025 at 4:07pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
On Oct. 21, Vote Solar and Sierra Club filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) following the partially approved proposal by Idaho Power to reduce compensation rates for customer-generated solar. In this petition, the organizations asked the commission to create a working group to resolve issues with the rooftop solar… The post Advocates ask Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reconsider rooftop solar cuts appeared first on Solar Power World.

Connecticut YMCA leases roof to Greenskies for grid-connected solar project
22 Oct 2025 at 3:59pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Titan Energy and Greenskies Clean Focus announced the completion of a unique renewable energy project with a Connecticut YMCA that delivers both financial and sustainability benefits to the community-focused organization. Unlike a traditional power purchase agreement (PPA), this project was structured as a roof lease. By hosting solar panels on its rooftop, the Soundview Family… The post Connecticut YMCA leases roof to Greenskies for grid-connected solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Instead of waiting for grid updates, PNW data center to use on-site BESS to get online faster
22 Oct 2025 at 1:50pm
by Kelly Pickerel
A data center in the Pacific Northwest is going to come online years earlier than expected due to siting a 62-MWh battery energy storage system on its campus, which will allow the data center to avoid waiting for the local utility to update its own load service to meet power needs. Calibrant Energy will deliver… The post Instead of waiting for grid updates, PNW data center to use on-site BESS to get online faster appeared first on Solar Power World.

Standard Solar completes 2.38-MW community solar + storage project in Massachusetts
22 Oct 2025 at 1:21pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Standard Solar announced it has completed a new community solar + storage project in Westport, Massachusetts. The Division Road project, a 2.38-MW ground-mount solar array paired with 999-kW of DC-coupled battery storage, is now delivering clean power to the New England grid. The project was acquired from New Leaf Energy and built in partnership with… The post Standard Solar completes 2.38-MW community solar + storage project in Massachusetts appeared first on Solar Power World.

TVA brings online 177-MW solar project using American-made panels, trackers
21 Oct 2025 at 5:38pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The 177-MW Ridgely Solar project in Lake County, Tennessee, is now online for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The project, located approximately 100 miles north of Memphis, was engineered by LRE. Ridgely Solar began development in 2020 and created approximately 700 jobs during construction. LRE’s engineering team collaborated with Nextracker and First Solar, continuing its… The post TVA brings online 177-MW solar project using American-made panels, trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEIA president to step down after 9 years
21 Oct 2025 at 4:08pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), announced she is stepping down from the organization after a nine-year tenure. Solar Power World interviewed Hopper in 2017 about her goals for the organization, which included creating strong state markets and protecting federal tax credits. Hopper’s effective departure date is January… The post SEIA president to step down after 9 years appeared first on Solar Power World.

Eos Energy to build second zinc battery storage manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh
21 Oct 2025 at 3:48pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Zinc-based battery storage manufacturer Eos Energy will expand its Pennsylvania manufacturing footprint, bringing its annual manufacturing capacity to 8 GWh. Eos was awarded a joint $24 million economic development package from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Allegheny County to bring 1,000 new jobs to the Pittsburgh area. Eos will build a new 432,000-ft2 facility in… The post Eos Energy to build second zinc battery storage manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Why are Democrats suddenly downplaying climate change? – This Week in Cleantech
24 Oct 2025 at 4:02pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
In this edition of This Week in Cleantech, Kate Yoder from Grist discusses how Democrats are downplaying the term “climate change” after the 2024 election, following polling that shows voters prioritize affordability and health care over environmental issues.



Northern Virginia farm tests if solar and agriculture can live in harmony
23 Oct 2025 at 8:14pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The Piedmont Environmental Council tests agrivoltaics in Loudoun County, Virginia, with 42 solar panels to explore coexistence of solar and crops.



What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
23 Oct 2025 at 7:51pm
by Associated Press Editors
A recent poll shows many Americans are highly concerned about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, especially its energy demands.



How can solar EPCs navigate a complex market?
23 Oct 2025 at 7:03pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
EPC companies face diverse risks in solar projects, requiring financing certainty and compliance with domestic content regulations to succeed, writes contributor Brandon Childers, President, IGS Solar.



Can purpose-built battery systems alleviate data center interconnection woes?
23 Oct 2025 at 5:45pm
by Sean Wolfe
Aligned Data Centers and Calibrant Energy announced a 31 MW battery energy storage system at Aligned’s Pacific Northwest campus, operational by 2026, to accelerate grid interconnection.



No more ‘First Use?’ PJM wants to simplify distribution-level interconnection
23 Oct 2025 at 5:33pm
by Sean Wolfe
PJM Interconnection filed proposed reforms with FERC to simplify distribution-level generation connections, aiming for implementation by April 28, 2026.



ISO New England begins its first interconnection cluster study for 26 projects
23 Oct 2025 at 4:43pm
by Sean Wolfe
ISO New England has begun its Transitional Cluster Study for 26 interconnection requests, mainly in Massachusetts, to improve grid connections.



An unofficial federal mandate for utilities to focus on reliability and affordability
22 Oct 2025 at 7:52pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
The reality of the Department of Energy’s LPO $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade 5,000 miles of transmission lines across the Midwest highlights how reliability and affordability are becoming top federal priorities.



A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy
21 Oct 2025 at 7:27pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.



Pennsylvania community groups urge officials to restrict data center development
21 Oct 2025 at 5:44pm
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
Tech companies have proposed building more than 20 of the power-hungry complexes around the state. Some advocates are seeking to control their growth through zoning.




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