In 2020, the Conesville Power Plant ceased operations in Coshocton County, Ohio. For 62 years, the 2-GW coal power plant supplied electricity to the area east of Columbus. Employing 600 locals at its height, the Conesville Power Plant supported around 80 in its last days. Financial consultant and Central Ohio-native Robert Black wants to bring… The post 2-GW solar panel factory under construction in former coal plant town in Ohio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Capital Good Fund is expanding its Pennsylvania BRIGHT solar leasing program statewide following an investment from Candide Group’s Afterglow Climate Justice Program. Started in 2024, Pennsylvania BRIGHT arranges solar project leasing for households earning less than $165,000 annually or in Low-Income, Disadvantaged Communities. Customers are eligible regardless of credit score, and the lease agreements are… The post Pennsylvania BRIGHT expands solar leasing program statewide appeared first on Solar Power World.

Seal Solar is in the final stages of construction on a 13.05-MW array for Baptist Health, the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas. This array is one of the largest non-utility scale systems installed in Arkansas. Seal Solar is installing 22,300 bifacial solar panels on 49 acres of a former rice farm.… The post Seal Solar is wrapping up 13-MW project for Baptist Health in Arkansas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Marex Group, a global financial services platform working in energy, commodities and financial markets, is expanding its energy and environmental services by launching a digital marketplace for the purchase and sale of renewable energy credits between corporate buyers and project developers. This application is part of Neon, Marex’s client-focused technology suite, through which project developers… The post Marex launches clean energy tax credit online marketplace appeared first on Solar Power World.

Wood Mackenzie has released its latest “Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking” report for the first half of 2025, which assesses solar panel companies on shipments, bankability and performance. JA Solar and Trinasolar jointly claimed the top rank, with scores of 91.7 and 91.6, respectively. The report evaluated 38 manufacturers of crystalline silicon modules and highlights… The post WoodMac: Top 10 solar panel manufacturers control 75% of global market appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Orleans City Council has approved a $30 million virtual power plant (VPP) program that will protect residents during power outages. The resolution establishes a citywide distributed energy resources (DER) program, creating a VPP of batteries installed at approximately 1,500 homes and 250 community institutions across New Orleans, Louisiana. “This is a historic step… The post New Orleans will use residential solar + storage to keep larger grid online during outages appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nelson Family Vineyards in Mendocino County, California, is powering 100% of its operations with renewable energy following the installation of a floating solar system on an irrigation pond. The innovative project enables the 74-year-old, 1,800-acre family-run farm to operate entirely on clean energy without taking any agricultural land out of production. Together with an existing… The post California vineyard goes 100% solar with floating PV system appeared first on Solar Power World.

NRG Energy, through its retail electricity provider Reliant, will accept new and existing Sunrun customers to its virtual power plant (VPP) setup in Texas. Sunrun and NRG Energy have entered into a multi-year partnership to accelerate the adoption of distributed energy, including home battery storage, delivering dispatchable capacity to meet the state’s surging energy demand.… The post NRG Energy virtual power plant in Texas now accessible to Sunrun customers appeared first on Solar Power World.

The city government of Salem, New Jersey, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of its municipal landfill. The 41-acre site was the city’s landfill starting in 1988, and was capped and closed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in 2005. “The city of Salem views the landfill as one… The post This New Jersey landfill is waiting for a solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage market continued steady growth in Q3 2025, with 5.3 GW installed nationwide, pushing 2025 year-to-date totals ahead of combined 2024’s installations according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. This forward momentum continued despite evolving supply chains and ongoing… The post Q4 2025 expected to be record-breaking quarter for residential battery installs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ford Motor Company this week announced a new business plan that includes new American-made vehicles and a focused battery energy storage business. The company will no longer make large-vehicle EVs, instead developing a Universal EV Platform for smaller, affordable models. “This is a customer-driven shift to create a stronger, more resilient and more profitable Ford,” said Ford… The post Ford to begin making 5-MWh BESS and residential batteries at formerly EV-focused US plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Surplus manufacturing equipment from solar shingle producer GAF Energy is up for auction after the company announced it would close its R&D facility in San Jose, California, and relocate its headquarters to Texas. Roofing specialist GAF started an energy division and released a nailable Timberline Solar shingle in January 2022. The company initially worked out… The post GAF Energy closes solar shingle manufacturing facility in California appeared first on Solar Power World.