Delta Electronics has completed a microgrid system at its facility in Detroit, Michigan, developed in partnership with local utility DTE Energy. Unlike conventional power systems, this microgrid connects directly through a medium-voltage DTE Energy interconnection, enabling Delta to test grid-interactive energy strategies under live utility conditions and, in the future, to actively support the grid. The… The post Delta Electronics’ on-site microgrid to provide valuable solar + storage insights appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy is expanding access to a battery software designed to reduce operational losses from residential inverters. Enphase has launched its PowerMatch technology for IQ Battery 10C systems in the United States, including Puerto Rico, and for IQ Battery 5P systems across North America and select countries in Central America and the Caribbean. PowerMatch adjusts… The post Enphase localizes battery software for reducing power loss appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility energy company DTE Energy is requesting proposals for 1 GW of renewable power projects in Michigan. These wind and solar projects must be completed by December 31, 2029 and interconnect to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator or DTE distribution system. DTE will host a pre-request for proposal conference on May 26. Project bids are… The post DTE Energy issues 1-GW RFP for solar, wind projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Two utilities serving 10 million customers in the Southeast announced they will be combining to create the country’s largest regulated electric utility business. NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy will merge under the NextEra name within the next 12 to 18 months, after government approval. The combined company will be more than 80% regulated, serve approximately… The post Southeast utilities NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy to merge appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ford Energy, the new stationary storage subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, has signed a five-year, 20-GWh supply agreement with EDF Power Solutions. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028. “As we continue to expand our energy storage portfolio, supply chain reliability and product quality are paramount,” said Tristan Grimbert, CEO, EDF Power Solutions North America.… The post Ford Energy signs 20-GWh BESS supply deal with EDF appeared first on Solar Power World.

New research led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed that pollution from coal-fired power plants is reducing the energy output of solar PV installations, particularly where these power plants are expanding side by side. The new study mapped and assessed more than 140,000 solar PV installations worldwide using satellite… The post Study: Coal pollution is making solar less effective appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar revealed in its Q1 2026 financial results that it will increase its solar cell and panel manufacturing output in the United States. The company operates a 5-GW solar panel assembly facility in Mesquite, Texas, and is starting up a matching solar cell factory in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Canadian Solar expects to expand the Texas… The post Canadian Solar to boost Texas panel factory to 10-GW capacity appeared first on Solar Power World.

Electronics manufacturer Richardson Electronics announced it would partner with Chinese lithium battery company Gotion to produce more large-scale battery energy storage systems in the United States. Gotion operates an battery manufacturing site in Manteno, Illinois, and Richardson has a contract manufacturing site in LaFox, Illinois. “This partnership reflects Gotion’s long-term commitment to building a localized,… The post Gotion links with US electronics manufacturer for domestic battery production appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power, Standard Solar and Solstice gathered with project partners, invited guests and community stakeholders at the Pino community solar site in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to celebrate community solar in the state and progress across the eight-project, 48.4-MW portfolio. Developed by New Mexico-based Pluma Construction with support from ForeFront Power, the portfolio was acquired by Standard… The post New Mexico partners unveil community solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Cherry Street Energy helped finance and installed a 112.89-kW solar project at talent consultancy Insight Globals’ offices in Richmond, Virginia. The project came online in early spring. “We’re making this investment because it’s the right move for our business and the right move for the future,” said Jenny Sabo, senior VP of communications, benefits and… The post Cherry Street Energy installs solar project for international talent consultancy appeared first on Solar Power World.

A nonprofit initiative helped build solar projects on 40 townhomes across Montgomery County, Maryland, resulting in more than 270 kW of new energy output. Clean energy nonprofit RE-volv and Montgomery County Green Bank financed the project, and solar contractor GreenBrilliance built the PV systems. These arrays were built on affordable housing organization Housing Unlimited townhomes,… The post Billie Eilish’s climate fund supports solar project for Maryland affordable housing appeared first on Solar Power World.

Exus Renewables North America is launching Anomaly+, the newest addition to its ExusIQ+ performance optimization suite, using predictive maintenance to save on operating its energy assets. “With our ExusIQ+ suite, we’re not just building renewable energy projects, we’re advancing the science behind them,” said Jim Spencer, president and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. A… The post Exus Renewables advances proprietary monitoring software for solar, wind appeared first on Solar Power World.