A recent ruling on zoning requirements in York County, South Carolina, has determined that solar manufacturing is only allowed in heavy industrial zones. Despite that decision, Silfab Solar’s silicon cell and panel manufacturing operation in Fort Mill can continue operating in a light industrial zone due to prior approval. A South Carolina circuit judge this… The post SC judge determines solar manufacturing needs ‘heavy industrial’ zoning <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Silfab Solar can continue work in 'light industrial' zone due to prior approval.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun and The Mobility House announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. Under this effort, qualifying residential customers of Eversource and National Grid in Massachusetts will be able to enroll their V2G-capable electric vehicles (EVs) in ConnectedSolutions. The existing ConnectedSolutions program uses flexible capacity from thermostats, batteries,… The post Massachusetts open to bidirectional EV and V2G setups appeared first on Solar Power World.

Brookfield Asset Management plans to buy solar and energy storage developer Aypa Power from Blackstone for approximately $7 billion. The investment will value Aypa at $3 billion. Aypa has 12 projects (2.1 GW) under development in the United States, according to Cleanview. The company is working on solar and BESS projects in eight states, including… The post Brookfield to buy energy storage developer Aypa for $7 billion appeared first on Solar Power World.

A refugee aid organization in Denver is celebrating the completion of a donated 60-kW solar system that is expected to save the organization over $350,000 over the next 20 years. A group of solar companies, including SolarEdge Technologies,  Apollo Energy, Pivot Energy, IronRidge, Greentech Renewables and Rexel, donated the system to Project Worthmore, a nonprofit organization providing support… The post Donated solar system to aid Denver-based refugee support organization appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is releasing a new 60° variant of its ARRAY DuraTrack single-axis solar tracker. The new solar tracker builds on the hail alert response and patented passive wind stow capabilities of DuraTrack. The 60° variant continues to use a wired AC motor and wired communications architecture, instead of battery power and… The post ARRAY Technologies unveils solar tracker with 60° stow angling appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a new report outlining industry priorities for strengthening cybersecurity and expanding domestic solar and energy storage manufacturing. SEIA reported that U.S. inverter manufacturing has almost tripled since 2024, and is tied as the second largest manufacturer of inverters. The report, “Cybersecurity Priorities for America’s Solar & Storage… The post SEIA publishes report for increasing solar inverter cybersecurity appeared first on Solar Power World.

A 3-MW/12-MWh energy storage project in Lincoln, Nebraska, is nearing final commissioning. The project for Lincoln Electric System features Z3 zinc-based Eos energy storage systems equipped with Wattmore software. “In the next few weeks, the teams will finish commissioning and commercial operations requirements,” said Jonathan (J.W.) Postal, founder and CEO of Wattmore. “I want to… The post 12-MWh BESS project in Nebraska nears finish line appeared first on Solar Power World.

Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the first three phases online, Sherco Solar produces 710 MW of power. A proposed fourth phase would bring the Sherco Solar’s total generating capacity to 910 MW – capable of… The post Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage technologies manufacturer Fortress Power is partnering with Flip Energy to expand distributed energy resources’ access to virtual power plant (VPP) and grid services programs across the United States and Puerto Rico. “Virtual power plants represent the future of energy management, and Fortress Power is committed to helping homeowners and small business owners unlock… The post Fortress Power partners with Flip Energy for VPP programs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Comstock Metals has signed an materials recycling agreement with Illuminate USA, which operates a 5-GW solar panel assembly facility in central Ohio. Comstock Metals will provide comprehensive recycling services for leftover materials from Illuminate’s manufacturing lines. The services include safe transportation, sorting and environmentally responsible recycling for a broad range of solar panel manufacturing byproducts.… The post Comstock to recycle scrap material from Illuminate USA’s Ohio solar panel factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

rPlus Energies has commissioned the 125-MW Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project and begun construction on the 400-MW Blacks Creek Energy Center, both in Idaho. Including projects already in operation, currently under construction or under contract, rPlus Energies has now developed more than 1 GW of solar and storage projects across Idaho. “Pleasant Valley Solar 2… The post rPlus advances two utility-scale solar projects in Idaho appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro passed a bill yesterday that requires decommissioning plans for solar projects 2 MWAC and larger in the state. Senate Bill 349 was drafted and sponsored by Republican senators, but garnered bipartisan support while working through the state’s legislative chambers. “This is a bipartisan win for energy affordability, economic strength and supporting… The post Pennsylvania passes law establishing solar decommissioning plans appeared first on Solar Power World.