Electrical output from renewable energy sources has increased by more than 10% in the first five months of 2026 and is producing 30% of total U.S. electricity, according to a review of U.S. Energy Information Administration data by the SUN DAY Campaign. At this pace, renewable energy sources are expected to add 83 GW of… The post New solar output is still outpacing fossil fuels, nuclear appeared first on Solar Power World.

The United States is producing heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cells for the first time, after Canadian Solar announced the official opening of the first 2.1-GW phase of its cell manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Indiana. The site, working under the CS PowerTech subsidiary name, will produce HJT cells that will be sent to Canadian Solar’s module… The post Canadian Solar ramps HJT solar cell manufacturing in Indiana appeared first on Solar Power World.

A massive 1.2-GW solar project has begun construction on an existing coal mining site midway between Dallas and Houston in Texas. The $1.7 billion Big Rooter Power project is funded by Panamint Capital. SOLV Energy is serving as the EPC contractor and will install First Solar panels and Nextpower trackers. The first phase of the… The post 1.2-GW solar project to tie into existing 300-MW coal plant in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Lightsource bp and Meta have finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Mowata Solar, a 172-MW solar project in development in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. This PPA will add new generation to the local grid, furthering Meta’s commitment to expanding energy capacity in the regions where it operates. This announcement marks another solar energy… The post Meta signs PPA for 172 MW of Louisiana solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

A recent ruling on zoning requirements in York County, South Carolina, has determined that solar manufacturing is only allowed in heavy industrial zones. Despite that decision, Silfab Solar’s silicon cell and panel manufacturing operation in Fort Mill can continue operating in a light industrial zone due to prior approval. A South Carolina circuit judge this… The post SC judge determines solar manufacturing needs ‘heavy industrial’ zoning <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Silfab Solar can continue work in 'light industrial' zone due to prior approval.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun and The Mobility House announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. Under this effort, qualifying residential customers of Eversource and National Grid in Massachusetts will be able to enroll their V2G-capable electric vehicles (EVs) in ConnectedSolutions. The existing ConnectedSolutions program uses flexible capacity from thermostats, batteries,… The post Massachusetts open to bidirectional EV and V2G setups appeared first on Solar Power World.

Brookfield Asset Management plans to buy solar and energy storage developer Aypa Power from Blackstone for approximately $7 billion. The investment will value Aypa at $3 billion. Aypa has 12 projects (2.1 GW) under development in the United States, according to Cleanview. The company is working on solar and BESS projects in eight states, including… The post Brookfield to buy energy storage developer Aypa for $7 billion appeared first on Solar Power World.

A refugee aid organization in Denver is celebrating the completion of a donated 60-kW solar system that is expected to save the organization over $350,000 over the next 20 years. A group of solar companies, including SolarEdge Technologies,  Apollo Energy, Pivot Energy, IronRidge, Greentech Renewables and Rexel, donated the system to Project Worthmore, a nonprofit organization providing support… The post Donated solar system to aid Denver-based refugee support organization appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is releasing a new 60° variant of its ARRAY DuraTrack single-axis solar tracker. The new solar tracker builds on the hail alert response and patented passive wind stow capabilities of DuraTrack. The 60° variant continues to use a wired AC motor and wired communications architecture, instead of battery power and… The post ARRAY Technologies unveils solar tracker with 60° stow angling appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a new report outlining industry priorities for strengthening cybersecurity and expanding domestic solar and energy storage manufacturing. SEIA reported that U.S. inverter manufacturing has almost tripled since 2024, and is tied as the second largest manufacturer of inverters. The report, “Cybersecurity Priorities for America’s Solar & Storage… The post SEIA publishes report for increasing solar inverter cybersecurity appeared first on Solar Power World.

A 3-MW/12-MWh energy storage project in Lincoln, Nebraska, is nearing final commissioning. The project for Lincoln Electric System features Z3 zinc-based Eos energy storage systems equipped with Wattmore software. “In the next few weeks, the teams will finish commissioning and commercial operations requirements,” said Jonathan (J.W.) Postal, founder and CEO of Wattmore. “I want to… The post 12-MWh BESS project in Nebraska nears finish line appeared first on Solar Power World.

Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the first three phases online, Sherco Solar produces 710 MW of power. A proposed fourth phase would bring the Sherco Solar’s total generating capacity to 910 MW – capable of… The post Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW appeared first on Solar Power World.