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Georgia Power installs 512-MWh BESS at Robins Air Force Base
15 Sep 2026 at 7:22pm
by Kelly Pickerel
A four-hour 128-MW battery energy storage system was recently completed on Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The 512-MWh system, when paired with the nearby Robins Solar Facility, strengthens energy resilience within Georgia Power utility territory. “Seeing the Robins Battery Facility enter commercial operation is an important milestone for Georgia Power and for… The post Georgia Power installs 512-MWh BESS at Robins Air Force Base appeared first on Solar Power World.

2 nearby properties install rooftop PV for NJ community solar program
15 Sep 2026 at 5:10pm
by Kelly Pickerel
High Street Logistics Properties has completed community solar projects atop two nearby rooftops, bringing a total of 2 MW of solar to New Jersey’s community solar program. The projects, developed by SolarKal, are at 3 and 5 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, New Jersey, spanning 204,000 ft2. Through New Jersey’s Community Solar Energy Program, the projects… The post 2 nearby properties install rooftop PV for NJ community solar program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Milwaukee cuts ribbon on city’s largest solar project
15 Sep 2026 at 5:00pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just celebrated the unveiling of its largest solar installation. A 4.6-MW expansion array was recently completed at a former city landfill adjacent to the Mitchell International Airport, bringing the site’s total capacity to 6.85-MW. The landfill’s original 2.2-MW array was completed in 2021. We Energies owns the site, while SunVest… The post Milwaukee cuts ribbon on city’s largest solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terrepower launches EV battery repurposing effort
15 Sep 2026 at 11:33am
by Kelly Pickerel
Ontility, the now EV battery-dedicated brand from Terrepower, is setting up EV battery lifecycle solutions in Europe and North America. This expanded focus will maximize the value of EV batteries through validated reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling solutions. Terrepower also supports solar panel recycling and refurbishing through its global manufacturing and recycling footprint. “Both North America… The post Terrepower launches EV battery repurposing effort appeared first on Solar Power World.

UL launches program for vehicle-to-grid certification
14 Sep 2026 at 5:32pm
by Billy Ludt
UL Solutions announced its new certification program for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, helping advance the use of electric vehicles as a resource for the electric power grid. Utilities are looking for new ways to manage rising electricity demand, integrate renewable energy and improve grid resilience. V2G technologies can help by allowing parked electric vehicles to send… The post UL launches program for vehicle-to-grid certification appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commerce confirms dumping of solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos into US market
13 Sep 2026 at 8:19pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The Dept. of Commerce has released its final determinations in an antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. The DOC determined that solar cell and panel producers and exporters from these countries have been dumping solar products into the U.S. market at unfairly low prices and have benefited from… The post Commerce confirms dumping of solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos into US market appeared first on Solar Power World.

Noria Energy debuts single-axis floating solar tracker
11 Sep 2026 at 6:46pm
by Billy Ludt
Noria Energy has brought Airon, a U.S.-made floating solar tracker system, to market. Airon is designed to generate more electricity within a similar project footprint and nameplate energy as a fixed-tilt floating system. Noria plans to install its first commercial pilot Airon project in late 2026, in addition to its existing demonstration project, with shipments… The post Noria Energy debuts single-axis floating solar tracker appeared first on Solar Power World.

Delaware advances 16 MW of community solar projects
11 Sep 2026 at 1:00pm
by Billy Ludt
Four new community solar projects are moving forward in Delaware, supporting efforts to expand clean energy, strengthen the electric grid and improve energy affordability for Delaware households. The solar projects in Seaford, Townsend and Clayton were accepted into Delaware’s JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator Program and are expected to generate more than 16 MW of solar energy… The post Delaware advances 16 MW of community solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

SOL Components issued patent for mounting rail used on solar trackers
10 Sep 2026 at 1:10pm
by Billy Ludt
Solar tracker manufacturer SOL Components was issued a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Sept. 1 for QuickGrip, a device used for mounting modules on single-axis tracker systems. “This patent reflects the ingenuity and dedication of our engineering, product development, and operations teams,” said Dean Solon, Founder and CEO of Create Energy,… The post SOL Components issued patent for mounting rail used on solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

ITC expiration led to surge in solar installs in Q2 2026
10 Sep 2026 at 11:45am
by Kelly Pickerel
The United States had a strong quarter for solar installations, adding 11.4 GW of new electricity generating capacity in Q2 2026. This is up from 7.8 GW installed in Q1 2026 and 7.5 GW installed in Q2 2025. The country now has enough operating solar capacity to power more than 50 million American homes, representing… The post ITC expiration led to surge in solar installs in Q2 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

ARRAY Technologies opens its largest factory in New Mexico
9 Sep 2026 at 10:00pm
by Billy Ludt
Solar tracker and racking producer ARRAY Technologies has opened a new $50 million manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 216,000-sq-ft facility, which is roughly three-times the size of ARRAY’s prior Albuquerque site, expands its domestic manufacturing capabilities and will support approximately 300 jobs across production, assembly, design, engineering, customer service and other functions. Founded… The post ARRAY Technologies opens its largest factory in New Mexico appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Energy responds to Nextpower lawsuit with another lawsuit
9 Sep 2026 at 8:01pm
by Billy Ludt
The world’s two largest solar tracker manufacturers have issued one another separate patent infringement lawsuits within three months of each other. GameChange Energy sued Nextpower today alleging that its NX Horizon with Hail Pro tracker’s design and operation infringes on a GameChange patent (US-12449161-B2) for “self-shielding” trackers designed to reduce the impact of wind on… The post GameChange Energy responds to Nextpower lawsuit with another lawsuit appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Flexible interconnection promises speed to power for utilities, data center developers | Q&A with Camus Energy
15 Sep 2026 at 4:52pm
by Paul Gerke
Camus Energy's FlexConnect software promises to shave three to five years off typical interconnection wait times utilizing flexible operating limits within existing infrastructure.



Brazil’s São Simão hydro plant sees ‘accelerated’ modernization in GE Vernova project
15 Sep 2026 at 7:00am
by Sean Wolfe
SPIC Brasil and GE Vernova completed the modernization of Generating Unit 3 at the São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant in Minas Gerais and Goiás.



The U.S. is sitting on a gold mine of untapped hydropower potential
14 Sep 2026 at 7:36pm
by Sean Wolfe
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory found that non-powered dams in the U.S. could generate 15.2 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.



Meet the editor: Bethany Bashioum joins Factor This Power Engineering
14 Sep 2026 at 1:28pm
by Bethany Bashioum
Bethany Bashioum joins Factor This Power Engineering, covering the power generation beat, including renewables, gas, and nuclear.



A fantasy flight of fancy | Factor This Brief
14 Sep 2026 at 9:55am
by Paul Gerke
The U.S. solar market continues to boom, an ERCOT storage project is energized in just six weeks, Suniva plans to build a second solar cell facility, OCI and Arava break ground in Texas, a nuclear startup raises another $50M, and more Soluna clean computing power comes online.



China’s solar gambit pays off — This Week in Cleantech
11 Sep 2026 at 2:15pm
by Paul Gerke
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Tim McDonnell of Semafor discusses how solar has overtaken coal as China's top power source for the first time, after a massive buildout. 



Beyond cannibalization: Structuring hybrid renewables for bankable returns
11 Sep 2026 at 10:00am
by Alex Matthews
The European renewable energy industry is pivoting to hybridization- combining wind and solar assets with battery energy storage- to improve capture rates and restore revenue quality.



How dank are your weeds? Inside a Portland utility’s novel wildfire prevention plan
11 Sep 2026 at 9:03am
by Sean Wolfe
Portland General Electric is launching a "first of its kind" wildfire research program that involves measuring the moisture levels in live plants to learn how vegetation conditions can influence wildfire risk.



Are utility-scale wind and solar decreasing property values? It probably depends on where you live
10 Sep 2026 at 2:02pm
by Sean Wolfe
A 20-year study shows no significant negative impact of utility-scale solar and wind projects on Indiana home values.



ComEd drives utility affordability with flexible DER interconnections
10 Sep 2026 at 11:00am
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
ComEd has showcased how utilities can collaborate with developers to fast-track flexible DER interconnections.




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