Nextracker has announced the availability of its flagship NX Horizon solar tracker system with up to 35% lower carbon footprint. Marking a significant milestone for solar energy, the NX Horizon low-carbon tracker solution culminates Nextracker’s technology leadership and robust supply chain solutions including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) manufacturing, recycled steel and logistics… The post Nextracker releases new “low-carbon” tracker using recycled steel appeared first on Solar Power World.

Freedom Solar Power announced the largest commercial solar installation in the greater Houston, Texas area in partnership with Stainless Structurals, a supplier specializing in the design, production and distribution of stainless steel solutions. The 1.97-MW installation was completed in March 2024. The Stainless Structurals rooftop installation encompasses over 4,000 solar panels across 118,000 ft2 of… The post Freedom Solar Power completes 1.97-MW rooftop array for steel company appeared first on Solar Power World.

Anker SOLIX has announced the commercial launch of the Anker SOLIX X1 Home Energy Storage System across North America. The X1 home backup power system using LFP chemistry features a stackable and compact modular battery design, wide temperature range performance and an innovative energy optimizer. This combination aims to redefine residential backup power, offering significant… The post Anker SOLIX releases residential LFP battery system in the U.S. appeared first on Solar Power World.

On April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. The grant competition is funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda… The post EPA announces recipients of $7 billion in residential Solar for All grants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Maxeon Solar Technologies announced on April 19 that it has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against REC Solar Holdings and Hanwha, alleging infringement of Maxeon patents relating to TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) solar cell technology. After buying Solaria’s shingled-cell technology patents last year, Maxeon now holds over 1,650 granted… The post Maxeon sues REC and Hanwha for alleged TOPCon patent infringement appeared first on Solar Power World.

On April 16-18, Fronius USA opened its US headquarters’ solar panel roof and solar inverter lab to local fire department officials of the City of Portage’s Fire Department for fire safety training on solar power equipment. The Solar Solutions Management team at Fronius USA provided technical training on PV systems, which consisted of rapid shutdown… The post Fronius hosts firefighter solar safety training in Indiana appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on April 19 released details for 35 projects across 20 states that voluntarily shared with DOE they received a total of $1.93 billion in allocations of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C). 48C is an allocated tax credit funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda through the… The post Biden Administration announces first manufacturers to qualify for 48C tax credits appeared first on Solar Power World.

Taking another step toward increasing its renewable energy portfolio and being a ‘greener’ company, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announced it is engaging in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to design, install and maintain solar energy parking lot canopies at three of its corporate locations. The project, which includes two corporate office buildings… The post CI Renewables to add solar carports to Maryland hospital system appeared first on Solar Power World.

Growth Opportunity Partners, a community financial institution and Green Bank, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced a groundbreaking agreement to collaborate on the implementation of the Solar for All program, funded under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Growth Opps is the lead applicant for the $250 million grant… The post Midwest green bank partners with IBEW for low-income solar grant projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York legislators approved the inclusion of the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act in the final FY 2024-25 State Budget. Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the RAPID Act in January with a goal to create a one-stop-shop for the environmental review and permitting of major renewable energy and transmission facilities within the… The post New York includes renewable energy project permitting act in state budget appeared first on Solar Power World.

Catalyze, a clean energy transition company that finances, builds, owns and operates solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging systems for commercial and industrial customers, announced the operation of a 252-kWDC solar + 125-kW storage project installed at 66 Galen, a purpose-built life science building owned in a joint venture by Davis and Boston Development… The post Catalyze adds solar, storage and EV charging to Massachusetts life science building appeared first on Solar Power World.

Desta Rudolph, president of solar energy company Independent Energy, has donated $50,000 to Project Empower, a non-profit that has focused on helping Maui recover from deadly wildfires that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, displacing thousands of residents. Nearly eight months after one of the nation’s most deadly and destructive natural disasters, the need for… The post Solar installer donates $50k to community still recovering from Hawaii wildfire appeared first on Solar Power World.