Fluence Energy has increased the storage capacity of its Smartstack battery energy storage system, now scalable to 10 MWh. The 10-MWh system joins the company’s existing 7-MWh offering. As the latest evolution of Fluence’s scalable, standardized platform, this new system delivers expanded capacity a while maintaining the electrical architecture, footprint and deployment model customers recognize… The post Fluence boosts Smartstack BESS storage capacity to 10 MWh appeared first on Solar Power World.

Comstock Metals is establishing a solar panel recycling facility in Cambridge, Ohio. The operation is expected to create 20 fulltime positions. Comstock will receive a $75,000 JobsOhio grant, which was facilitated by OhioSE. Comstock Metals specializes in industrial-scale recycling of end-of-life solar panels, that recovers valuable materials, including aluminum, copper, silver and glass, using a… The post Comstock Metals sets up solar panel recycling hub in Ohio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Add South Korea to the list of countries American solar panel manufacturers are asking the U.S. Dept. of Commerce to investigate for circumventing antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders. Heliene of Minnesota, SEG Solar of Texas and Canadian Solar’s Indiana cell manufacturing outfit have joined under the “American Manufacturers for Energy Resilience” banner to file the investigation… The post US panel manufacturers petition for AD/CVD investigation on Korean solar imports appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable Properties has completed the 4-MW Redemeyer Road Solar project in Ukiah, California. The system includes a 4-MW/16-MWh battery energy storage system and will provide power to Sonoma Clean Power, the community choice aggregator serving Sonoma and Mendocino counties in California. The Redemeyer Road project is the first locally sited solar and storage project for… The post Sonoma CCA matches solar and storage capacities on latest dual project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy is launching the new IQ9N Microinverter for residential solar across the United States. Built with gallium nitride (GaN) technology, IQ9N Microinverters are built to work with the latest solar panels and have a 25-year limited warranty. IQ9N Microinverters support 16 A of continuous direct current and 427 VA of continuous output power. They… The post Enphase debuts latest microinverter for US residential solar market appeared first on Solar Power World.

rPlus Energies has started commercial operations for Green River Energy Center, a 400-MW solar and 400 MW/1,600 MWH battery energy storage project located in Emery County, Utah. Green River Energy is the largest solar plus storage facility in utility PacifiCorp’s service territory. In 2024, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative aimed at… The post rPlus Energies activates 400-MW Utah solar + storage project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Another record-breaking quarter for energy storage in the United States: Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) have determined that 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems were installed in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54%. Each market segment hit a new high, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage… The post US energy storage installations break all the records in Q1 appeared first on Solar Power World.

NeoVolta provided an update on its battery manufacturing facility being built in Georgia. The company confirmed that site acceptance testing is targeted for completion by the end of August 2026, and production on BESS for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications will begin in Q3. The effort in Pendergrass, Georgia, is a joint-venture of NeoVolta, LONGi… The post NeoVolta BESS manufacturing plant should open in August in Georgia appeared first on Solar Power World.

UL Solutions is starting a new evaluation service to help battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturers, developers and integrators address National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for mitigating fire and deflagration hazards. “Energy storage systems are growing in scale and importance,” said Ken Boyce, VP of principal engineering at UL Solutions. “Manufacturers, developers, integrators and other… The post UL Solutions launches BESS evaluation services that include NFPA standards appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar has launched its new TOPCon 3.0 solar panel, tailored for utility-scale power plants and C&I PV systems. With a power output of up to 670 W and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%, the new product is scheduled for global mass shipment starting in August 2026. The module features a multi-cut technology… The post Canadian Solar unveils 670-W third-gen TOPCon module appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) is planning to acquire a European solar racking manufacturer. Zimmermann PV-Steel Group of southern Germany produces fixed-tilt, floating and agrivoltaic racking for the European solar market. This is the latest intent to purchase another company in a string of acquisitions from Nextpower in the last few years. After making its name as… The post Nextpower acquiring German solar racking company Zimmermann PV-Steel Group appeared first on Solar Power World.

In the heart of the Emma community just outside Asheville, North Carolina, a transformation is taking place that goes far beyond hardwire and wires. While the transition to renewable energy is often seen as a luxury, a partnership between Sugar Hollow Solar, PODER Emma and Footprint Project is providing clean energy as a vital tool… The post Solar companies expand clean energy access in rural NC community appeared first on Solar Power World.