Farming and agriculture automation tool designer Farmblox has launched its COP-R-LOCK security platform for the solar industry in an effort to bring real-time theft detection and remote monitoring technology to solar projects increasingly targeted by copper theft. Copper thefts on solar farms in North Carolina and California highlight the scale of the problem: hundreds of thousands… The post Detection device aims to stop copper theft on solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Independent testing lab Kiwa PVEL just published the 12th edition of its annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The digital resource is designed for solar industry stakeholders to access testing insights gained from the company’s flagship Product Qualification Program (PQP). The PQP, a comprehensive suite of extended reliability and performance tests, helps evaluate solar modules under… The post Latest PV Module Reliability Scorecard shows unsettling uptick in failures appeared first on Solar Power World.

Small-scale solar system services company Otovo plans to acquire commercial O&M brand SunSystem Technology for $770,000 in cash and $1.3 million in a three-year earn-out. SunSystem Technology (SST) has performed O&M services in the distributed generation market for over 10 years, serving both residential portfolios and commercial system owners across 14 states. SST previously joined… The post Otovo acquires solar O&M brand SunSystem Technology appeared first on Solar Power World.

The University of Michigan has brought online two solar projects on its North Campus, as part of its Maize Rays initiative. The university aims to install 2.5 MW of solar across seven locations on its Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses. The arrays are designed behind-the meter, feeding power directly into the university’s own grid. “These… The post University of Michigan adds solar through ‘Maize Rays’ initiative appeared first on Solar Power World.

The first phase of the Sequoia Solar project in Callahan County, Texas, is now fully operational. The 400-MW first phase will deliver power to partners AT&T, Toyota, PepsiCo and Donaldson Company through long-term PPAs. Project developer Enbridge expects to bring the 415-MW second phase online by the end of the year. “This milestone reflects what… The post Toyota and Pepsi buy power from 400-MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable energy company DESRI announced the start of construction on two solar-plus-storage projects in San Juan County, New Mexico. Foxtail Flats Solar and Storage comprise a 170-MW solar project paired with an 80-MW/320-MWh) battery energy storage facility contracted under a long-term power purchase agreement with the Incorporated County of Los Alamos. Four Mile Mesa Solar… The post DESRI breaks ground on 270-MW New Mexico solar + storage project portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility-scale solar and storage company RES has opened a warehouse facility in Houston, Texas, to provide support to its growing solar and storage O&M business. RES manages a growing portfolio of solar, BESS and wind assets across North America, and the Houston facility will play a direct role in supporting those assets. As RES’ primary U.S.… The post RES opens O&M warehouse facility in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable energy sources are continuing to grow their share of the electrical generation makeup in the United States, growing more than 11% in Q1 2026 when compared to the previous year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest “Electric Power Monthly” shows that the first quarter growth was led by utility-scale solar (up 23.9%), hydropower… The post Renewable energy sees double-digit growth in Trump’s second term appeared first on Solar Power World.

The 74.9-MW Jumper Creek Solar Complex in Sumter County, Florida, is now online in Duke Energy Florida territory. The utility claims the site will produce enough clean energy to save the company’s two million customers an estimated $250 million over its service lifetime. “We know our customers are facing increased costs in nearly every category, so… The post 75-MW Jumper Creek solar site now online in Florida appeared first on Solar Power World.

Polar Racking is starting up its Solar Asset Management Division, a dedicated operations and maintenance (O&M) practice for utility-scale and commercial projects. The division provides field-based and remote support across North America and the Caribbean, including projects in the United States, Canada and island markets. As solar portfolios scale, asset owners across the industry face… The post Polar Racking opens O&M division for solar project management appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 GWh of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the “U.S. Energy Storage Market Outlook Q2 2026” (ESMO) released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, energy storage installations in Q1 were… The post US energy storage has record breaking Q1 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable energy developer Terra-Gen marked commercial operations at its 125-MW Lockhart III solar project in San Bernardino County, California. “The expansion of the Lockhart project underscores Terra-Gen’s commitment to continue developing clean, reliable energy resources critical to meeting the growing demand in California and nationwide,” said John O’Connor, CEO for Terra-Gen. “We are proud to… The post Terra-Gen completes 3rd phase of southern California utility solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.