The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee advanced two bills for establishing and regulating virtual power plants (VPPs) in the state. VPPs use networks of distributed energy resources, such as solar, energy storage and EV chargers, to supply power to the grid alongside or in lieu of larger power plants. Senate Bills 731 and 732… The post Michigan Senate committee advances bills for state VPP program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey this week signed an executive order that directs her administration to secure 10 new GW of energy resources for Massachusetts by 2035, as well as 5 GW of new energy storage. Governor Healey’s directive requires agencies to pursue a range of energy resources and ensure adequate supplies in place to meet… The post Massachusetts governor signs executive order for 10 GW new energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terabase Energy announced it is ready for commercial shipment of its automated solar panel construction platform, Terafab. The first-generation Terafab has been deployed across five solar power projects, and Terafab V2 is now available to the market. Terafab automates solar construction with AI and autonomous robotics. “We built the technology that deploys the safest, fastest and… The post Terabase automated solar construction platform is ready for its full market debut appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Lego Group announced it is installing two solar projects at its under-construction manufacturing facility in Virginia. A 22-MW ground-mount array will be installed on 80 acres of the site in Chesterfield County, and a separate 6.11-MW system is being installed on its rooftop. “We’re proud of the progress we continue to make. These initiatives… The post Lego is building two massive solar projects to power new Virginia factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

Battery solution provider Renon Power USA will now offer energy storage systems paired with Ginlong Solis inverters. The pairings include the Renon Xcellent Plus battery with Solis 9.6- to 16-kW hybrid inverters for residential applications, and the Renon ECube battery with Solis 30- to 60-kW hybrid inverters for commercial settings. “Solis is committed to building… The post New relationship pairs Renon batteries with Solis inverters appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar design platform PVFARM is currently accepting participants for a beta test of its under-development new layout tool. RE PILOT expands on PVFARM’s flagship software to automate solar layout evaluation to help solar teams design an optimal and profitable project, according to a press release. RE PILOT considers design factors like pitch distance, DC/AC ratios… The post PVFARM seeks beta testers for new solar layout software appeared first on Solar Power World.

Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America completed construction of the 159-MWDC/125-MWAC Norton Solar Project in Runnels County, Texas. “Avantus delivered on their promises throughout the construction of the Norton Solar Project,” said Akihiro Yoshida, VP of TAI Norton Solar. “Their collaborative work ethic and rigorous focus on safety, schedule and budget gave us confidence and comfort… The post Avantus completes 159-MW solar project in Central Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDPR NA Distributed Generation, the distributed generation platform of EDP Renewables North America, has completed a 720-kW rooftop solar project at the Mercedes-Benz USA Parts Distribution Center in Fontana, California. During construction, the project supported 65 jobs. The new rooftop solar installation will help power daily operations at the facility while lowering energy costs and… The post California Mercedes-Benz USA parts distribution center goes solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Boulder Jewish Community Center has completed a rooftop solar installation at its LEED-certified campus in Colorado, offsetting 80% of its electricity consumption. The 306-kWDC solar project, completed in late 2025, was developed in partnership with Namaste Solar, an employee-owned cooperative. The 614-panel system joins an existing 67-kW rooftop array. This solar milestone was made… The post Colorado Jewish community center meets power needs with Namaste Solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

FranklinWH announced its battery storage system is now accepted in two virtual power plant (VPP) programs in New York and Washington. In New York, homeowners who participate in the VPP offered by National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions and Orange & Rockland Utilities’ Smart Savers Battery Program can receive nearly $3,000 in upfront incentives and earn roughly $200… The post FranklinWH battery accepted in New York and Washington VPPs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Idemitsu Renewables‘ Azalea Solar and Storage Project achieved commercial operation on December 31, bringing 60 MW solar and 38 MWAC/152 MWh storage capacity to Kern County, California. Azalea will deliver clean renewable energy to the California grid under a long-term power purchase agreement with Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP). The facility combines PV technology with… The post Idemitsu solar + storage project designed for California peak demand appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunraycer Renewables, a clean energy developer, owner and operator, is breaking ground on Lupinus I & II Solar and BESS projects in Hagansport, Texas, and the Eagle Springs Solar & BESS project in Lake Creek. Together, the arrays will deliver more than 620 MWDC of solar generation and over 475 MWh of battery energy storage… The post Construction underway on 620-MW solar project portfolio in Northeast Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.