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.

The solar energy industry is no stranger to abrupt market changes, and 2025 has been no exception. Many solar contractors have packed installation calendars, with clients eager to capture the full value of the federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in the United States. This urgency means solar companies must be diligent that their post-sales… The post How to fast-track solar permitting to avoid costly delays appeared first on Solar Power World.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially approved a new American National Standard developed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to enhance transparency of the solar and storage supply chain and help companies comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) traceability requirements. The newly approved standard, ANSI/SEIA 101, provides a rubric that… The post SEIA finalizes new national standard for solar supply chain traceability appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new 218-kW solar array is powering the Deerfield facility of Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut. The project that included solar and lighting upgrades was financed through the Green Bank’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. Oxford, Connecticut-based Facility Solutions Group installed the system. “We’re so grateful to the Connecticut Green Bank for… The post Connecticut Easterseals adds 218-kW solar array with help from direct pay ITC and C-PACE appeared first on Solar Power World.

Quality assurance laboratory Intertek is expanding on its 2022 acquisition of Clean Energy Associates (CEA), rebranding the advisory firm as Intertek CEA. Intertek CEA delivers technical and advisory services across the solar and energy storage sectors. Its experts are uniquely positioned to help customers navigate the complex and ever-changing clean energy landscape, as well as… The post Clean Energy Associates rebrands as Intertek CEA appeared first on Solar Power World.

SiteCapture announced it has partnered with Palmetto LightReach to support third-party ownership (TPO) business models for solar contractors. With a new direct integration, all required photos and data captured with SiteCapture sync seamlessly to Palmetto LightReach, ensuring lender-ready documentation is complete, accurate and ready for rapid review. The SiteCapture and Palmetto LightReach integration enables significant… The post SiteCapture now directly integrated with Palmetto LightReach appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Dept. of Energy is circulating a new list of energy project grant cancelations just a week after it announced plans to cancel 300+ grants in only the states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The new list, obtained by E&E News, includes projects in red states too. The 600+ projects… The post DOE adds hundreds more energy projects to termination list appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commercial lending platform Sunstone Credit has released a new loan designed specifically for standalone commercial energy storage: SOL. Sunstone’s SOL provides businesses of all sizes with an easy and affordable way to purchase battery storage systems and related upgrades without the need for cash upfront. Key features include: Competitive, fixed-rate financing with predictable monthly payments… The post Sunstone Credit unveils commercial loan for standalone storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Paired Power, a solar-powered microgrid systems and software manufacturer, has partnered with PHNXX, an Australia-based designer and manufacturer of modular microgrid systems, to create PairPHNXX, a portable microgrid solution requiring no assembly. PairPHNXX can be set up and installed in a day to power electrical systems with limited or no grid connection, including ranching and… The post Paired Power and PHNXX develop assembly-free deployable solar microgrid appeared first on Solar Power World.

In their annual RFPs, Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) and Dominion Energy North Carolina (DENC) announced they are seeking proposals for new solar, onshore wind and energy storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina. The PPAs will support customers’ future energy needs as outlined in the company’s most recent Integrated Resource Plan. The company is interested… The post Dominion Energy seeks new solar and storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEIA announced it is launching SolarRecycle.org, a new platform to strengthen the long-term sustainability of solar and storage and connect industry leaders with recycling partners. The website launch comes amidst wider efforts by SEIA to support proper end-of-life management of solar equipment in industry business models. SEIA is currently hosting its inaugural Sustainability Conference in… The post SEIA launches website to match solar developers with recycling partners appeared first on Solar Power World.