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ARRAY increases angling on terrain-following solar tracker
1 Jun 2026 at 2:25pm
by Billy LudtARRAY Technologies is launching an updated version of its OmniTrack terrain-following single-axis solar tracker that is designed to be deployed on uneven terrains. The latest model of OmniTrack can adjust tracker rows by up to 2° between foundations, up from 1° in its last iteration. “Our customers love OmniTrack, and the opportunities for faster deployment…
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SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas1 Jun 2026 at 1:37pm
by Kelly PickerelSEG Solar just announced plans for a third solar panel assembly facility sited in Texas. This new 4.6-GW facility will bring the company’s total U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually. SEG currently operates a 2-GW facility in Houston and is opening a 4-GW facility in Tomball this August. The third facility is a…
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GameChange Energy consolidates solar trackers, eBOS under one brand1 Jun 2026 at 1:31pm
by Billy LudtSolar tracker and electrical balance of systems manufacturers GameChange Solar and eBOS are now operating its brands and technologies under the name GameChange Energy. The company stated in a press release that this rebrand better reflects its product offerings, including trackers, solar racking, transformers, eBOS and remote monitoring technologies. “The GameChange Energy name tells the…
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Ohio rubber manufacturing site installs solar on flat roof29 May 2026 at 11:53am
by Kelly PickerelRoofing company IKO has completed a solar energy installation at its Blair Rubber manufacturing facility in Seville, Ohio. The system, installed by Artisun Solar, supports Beyond, IKO’s sustainability program focused on advancing responsible operations across its North American facilities and communities. The installation also marks the first commercial solar project in Seville. Blair Rubber Company…
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Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy29 May 2026 at 11:41am
by Kelly PickerelNextpower continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for all things utility-scale power, announcing it plans to acquire Prevalon Energy, an American energy storage supplier. Nextpower will spend $365 million on the acquisition. Prevalon is a stand-alone company from Mitsubishi Power Americas. Prevalon provides fully integrated BESS solutions backed by its own intelligent control system.…
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New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget28 May 2026 at 5:06pm
by Billy LudtNew York’s newly finalized budget for 2027 is prioritizing new solar construction and updating its utility grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature approved the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which will include $200 million in funding for NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program for rooftop and community solar, and it will also invest…
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Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project28 May 2026 at 1:29pm
by Billy LudtMatrix Renewables and EPC contractor SOLV Energy have started construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a 457-MWDC photovoltaic solar facility located in Navarro County, Texas. During construction, Tormes Solar is expected to support approximately 450 jobs. “We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities…
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SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers28 May 2026 at 1:19pm
by Billy LudtGameChange Solar announced that its single-axis solar tracker is compatible for automated module installation through SUNPURE‘s Saturn systems. Saturn can install modules on racking while running on uneven terrains. SUNPURE claims the system can install 600 to 1,000 modules per day. “With labor shortages continuing to impact utility-scale solar construction, automation will play an important…
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Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market28 May 2026 at 1:04pm
by Billy LudtDistributed energy products manufacturer Mango Power is launching a new microinverter for the U.S. residential solar market. Mango Power S Pro Microinverter 5000 W is sold as a set of 10 500-W microinverters, each with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capabilities and a 25-year warranty. S Pro eliminates the intermediate DC-DC conversion stage often found…
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1-MW solar project comes online at CU Boulder27 May 2026 at 7:52pm
by Kelly PickerelA 1.1-MW ground-mounted solar project is now operational at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The array, sited on two acres near a parking lot on East Campus, broke ground in April 2025. “This project is another example of how CU Boulder continues to put campus climate action into practice through investments in our infrastructure,”…
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Sunformance launches as ‘recovery’ division of solar installation arm Sunstall27 May 2026 at 6:32pm
by Kelly PickerelLarge-scale solar contractor Sunstall has launched a new recovery division to serve solar asset owners whose systems are failing to meet production expectations. Sunformance specializes in a full range of post-construction solar services — diagnostics, repair, repowering, redesign, retrofit and insurance remediation — deployed by Sunstall’s own expert field crews. Sunformance offers solar asset owners a…
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ProScore, United Rentals develop equipment operator training for energy sector27 May 2026 at 3:14pm
by Kelly PickerelWorkforce company ProScore is working with the United Academy from United Rentals to develop equipment operator training for the construction and energy sectors. Through ProScore Powered by United Academy, ProScore partners can now access operator training opportunities directly within the ProScore platform, creating a more flexible and scalable approach to workforce development. This partnership helps…
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A holy crusade against AI? | Factor This Brief
1 Jun 2026 at 10:55am
by Paul GerkeThe Pope points a finger at AI; meanwhile, Goshe gets a Texas BESS online, a Kentucky co-op builds a new gas plant, Duke completes another solar site, a salt storage pioneer inaugurates a pilot project, and Repsol breaks an ERCOT record.

Stalled federal funding is freeing up to aid homeowners eyeing energy efficiency | Factor This podcast
1 Jun 2026 at 10:01am
by Paul GerkeOn this episode of the Factor This podcast, host Paul Gerke dives into the details on billions of dollars of previously frozen home energy efficiency funding with Advanced Energy United's Kate Shonk and the State of New Mexico's Rebecca Puck Stair.

Nextpower acquires Prevalon Energy, enters battery energy storage space
29 May 2026 at 4:53pm
by Sean WolfeNextpower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, aiming to enhance its technology platform.

Local pushback against data centers hits a new high – This Week in Cleantech
29 May 2026 at 10:00am
by Sean WolfeOn this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Robison Meyer from Heatmap News discusses how local opposition to data centers hit a new record in the first quarter of 2026.

Project cancelations are accelerating while developers compete for sunsetting clean energy tax credits
28 May 2026 at 8:49pm
by Sean WolfeClean energy developers announced 12 GW and over $19 billion in investments in Q1 2026, but 45 projects and $14 billion were canceled, according to analysis by E2.

Inside PG&E’s ‘first of its kind’ wildfire monitoring center
28 May 2026 at 6:53pm
by Sean WolfePG&E's new Continuous Monitoring Center is redefining how the utility identifies and addresses wildfire risk, moving from reactive response to proactive detection and prevention.

Does Quebec have the workforce to match its wind power aspirations?
28 May 2026 at 1:53pm
by Paul GerkeWhile Quebec's pipeline of wind projects is robust, While the pipeline is robust, a critical constraint is emerging: a shortage of qualified, experienced construction management site teams capable of supporting this scale of deployment.

Specialist investor ArcLight to be acquired by global asset manager for up to $1B
27 May 2026 at 9:36pm
by Sean WolfeDigitalBridge will acquire ArcLight Capital Partners for up to $1.05 billion, forming a firm with over $150 billion in assets.

How easy is it to connect solar and storage to the distribution grid in your state?
27 May 2026 at 4:57pm
by Paul GerkeA joint initiative between IREC and Vote Solar, Freeing the Grid, assigns letter grades to evaluate the quality of each state’s distribution interconnection rules.

Solving the grid’s toughest challenges with real-world AI
27 May 2026 at 2:28pm
by Jeremiah KarpowiczWhat does it mean to validate emerging AI technologies in ways that can can transform the entire industry for the better?

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