Enbridge is developing the Cowboy Project, a 365-MW solar and battery energy storage project in Wyoming to support Meta’s data center operations. The first phase of the Cowboy Project being built near Cheyenne, Wyoming, expands Enbridge’s partnership with Meta, which now totals approximately 1.6 GW of contracted capacity across North America. “The first phase of… The post Enbridge developing 365-MW solar + storage project for Meta data centers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Floating solar contractor D3Energy has signed a master lease with the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) to serve as the exclusive developer of floating solar systems on FDOT stormwater ponds. D3Energy’s first project under the framework, a floating solar array on an FDOT pond in Orlando, was fully commissioned earlier this year. “In Florida, the… The post Florida DOT leases potentially all its stormwater ponds for floating solar development appeared first on Solar Power World.

Reading, Pennsylvania, started construction on a 4,255-panel solar project being installed across city facilities. The arrays will be built at Reading’s public works campus and Cedar Street parking lot near city hall, and will cover those facilities’ electricity costs once completed. Through Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA), the project is estimated to save the… The post Reading, Pennsylvania solar project will support city operations appeared first on Solar Power World.

Inverter manufacturer SMA is opening a new integration facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, supporting domestic delivery of its medium-voltage power station (MVPS) solutions. SMA announced in January that it was working with CEP on MVPS integrations. By integrating MVPS solutions in the United States, SMA and longtime business partner CEP hope to reduce project… The post SMA now assembling medium-voltage power stations in Arkansas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Residential solar compliance platform Recheck has launched its Certified credential program. Recheck Certified signals that a sales rep has completed Recheck’s ethical sales training program, agreed to uphold a stringent code of conduct, passed a targeted background check and is subject to ongoing performance monitoring. Violations of the code of conduct can result in the credential… The post Recheck launches certified solar sales rep credential program appeared first on Solar Power World.

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.