Maryland-based solar contractor Got Electric recently donated 127 surplus solar panels to Habitat for Humanity through the organization’s partnership GiveSolar. The panels, already delivered to Athens, Georgia, will be installed on the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore. This initiative will reduce operating costs for the ReStore, allowing Habitat to direct more resources toward its… The post Donated Got Electric solar panels help Habitat for Humanity in community efforts appeared first on Solar Power World.

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched GEMS Pulse, a predictive analytics solution designed to increase the financial and performance output of energy storage facilities. Batteries generate thousands of data points every second, and GEMS Pulse takes complex and largely inaccessible battery and operational data and transforms them into actionable insights, enabling energy storage asset owners to… The post Wärtsilä launches GEMS Pulse predictive analytics for BESS projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) today opened registration for its February 18-20, 2026, flagship event at the San Diego Convention Center in California. “Each year, IESNA Flagship brings renewable energy professionals the technology, education, and connections they need to stay competitive,” said Beckie Kier, IESNA event director. “From the innovations on the exhibit… The post IESNA opens registration for February 2026 show in San Diego appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commercial lender Sunstone Credit has deemed the HelioScope solar design platform from Aurora Solar as “bankable” and a trustworthy source for production estimates in the underwriting process. “We love when solar installers use HelioScope to estimate the production of a system,” said Duncan Hinkle, Chief Commercial Officer at Sunstone Credit. “If we know HelioScope generated… The post Sunstone Credit gives ‘bankable’ title to HelioScope from Aurora Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Floating solar racking company Ciel & Terre has released Fusio, a new floating racking with a triangular design inspired by the principles of construction. These floating triangle structures are installed in a honeycomb pattern for added stability and weight distribution. Compared to its flagship floating racking, Hydrelio, Fusio has a more compact design for simpler… The post Ciel & Terre unveils honeycomb-shaped floating solar racking appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEIA and the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy have announced a new initiative called “Pathways to Trust: A Learning Journey Toward Equitable Tribal Partnerships.” In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the launch turns recognition into practice, providing step-by-step tools for respectful, mutually beneficial work with sovereign Tribal Nations. Working with sovereign Tribal Nations requires a… The post New guide aims to help clean energy developers build equitable partnerships with Tribal Nations appeared first on Solar Power World.

Wallbox has completed its first installation of its Quasar 2 bidirectional EV charger in the United States. American households can power their homes directly from their Kia EV9, turning the car into a reliable and sustainable source of energy. Six Quasar 2 units were deployed in Menifee, California, through a collaboration with Kia America and… The post Wallbox bidirectional EV charger available to American Kia EV9 owners appeared first on Solar Power World.

Equity Solar Illinois (ESI) announced the completion of its second community solar project in the state. The 6.07-MWDC project, known as Origami Solar, will generate enough energy to power nearly 1,000 homes while enabling subscribers to save on their electric bills. Its operation also complements the mission of landowner Dean Huisingh’s Huisingh Family Foundation, dedicated… The post Equity Solar Illinois completes 6-MW community solar project that will benefit environmental nonprofit appeared first on Solar Power World.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 283, authored by state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), into law last week. The bill, sponsored by the California Professional Firefighters and the California State Association of Electrical Workers, strengthens safety standards around the development of energy storage facilities and bolsters coordination with fire officials. “California must prioritize… The post California passes battery storage safety standards after Moss Landing fire appeared first on Solar Power World.

T1 Energy now has a minority equity stake in rival U.S. silicon solar cell developer Talon PV. T1 operates Trina Solar’s former solar panel assembly facility in Dallas and is building its own 5-GW solar cell factory in Austin, which is expected to come online in Q4 2026. Talon PV is developing a 4.8-GW solar… The post T1 buys minority stake in under-development Talon PV appeared first on Solar Power World.

TotalEnergies announced it completed a 7-MW solar project on a closed landfill in Maryland. The Parkton Landfill now hosts a solar array that will generate about 11% of Baltimore County government’s annual electricity consumption. “This project shows how Baltimore County can turn yesterday’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities,” said County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “We are cutting… The post TotalEnergies completes 7-MW solar project on closed Maryland landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is now accepting grant applications from public entities that can demonstrate how new technologies can be harnessed to develop a reliable modern electric grid. The grant funding comes from the Community Benefits Fund the State Legislature created during its 2025 legislative session. The legislature allocated $70… The post New Mexico offers $70 million in grants for grid updates to accommodate more renewables appeared first on Solar Power World.