The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is initiating eight new bulk energy storage projects and 13 large-scale renewable energy projects in the state. Combined, these projects are expected to provide 1.7 GW of new large-scale energy resources, create more than 1,000 family-supporting jobs and generate over $3.7 billion in private investment.… The post NYSERDA approves 1.7 GW of new state renewable energy projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Local solar installer Pisgah Energy recently completed a series of solar projects for Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO), a non-profit community developer in Asheville, North Carolina, that helps create more affordable and sustainable futures for families in the area. MHO’s newest housing communities, Star Point Apartments and Lakeshore Villas, sport solar arrays that will contribute to cleaner air… The post Pisgah installs additional solar projects for Asheville community housing developer appeared first on Solar Power World.

Earlier this year, grid-edge energy company Span launched XFRA, a distributed data center solution. Comprising a distributed network of compute nodes located in residential and small commercial spaces, XFRA enables both the immediate and future compute needs of hyperscalers, neoscalers and AI cloud providers. Span has now established an installation partner, in which Sunrun will provide home solar and… The post Span signs Sunrun as installation partner for XFRA distributed data center solution appeared first on Solar Power World.

To prevent stockpiling polysilicon and its derivatives ahead of Sec. 232 tariff initiation, the Dept. of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a temporary final rule explaining how it will monitor imports. In August, the Trump administration announced tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and its derivatives under Sec. 232 of… The post Commerce is watching polysilicon imports to stop stockpiling appeared first on Solar Power World.

Residential solar design and financing company Aurora Solar has updated its services in the United States and is expanding to the United Kingdom. “In the U.S., the industry just went through one of its toughest stretches in recent history, and in the U.K. and Europe, the industry is rapidly evolving. That’s why our answer is… The post Aurora Solar updates services, expands to UK appeared first on Solar Power World.

Independent power producer PureSky Energy has started commercial operations at McLean 1 Community Solar, which is the company’s first solar project in Illinois. “Launching McLean 1 as our first project in Illinois — and dedicating it entirely to income-eligible households — is an important milestone for PureSky,” said Nicholas Topping, VP of community solar at… The post PureSky Energy builds Illinois community solar project for low-income residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

National nonpartisan business group E2 has released its annual “Clean Jobs America” report that shows the U.S. clean energy workforce lost 37,000 jobs last year. It is the first annual job loss in the U.S. clean economy since the pandemic, ending four consecutive years of strong growth. E2 reviewed U.S. Dept. of Energy data, finding… The post US clean energy job losses reach 37,000 in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pila Energy, maker of a plug-in mesh home battery, is launching two new ways for New York City residents to access battery storage for backup power and manage energy usage: a pilot program with Brooklyn SolarWorks pairs rooftop solar with plug-in battery storage; and Pila Neighborhoods, a community program where neighbors unlock group savings on… The post Pila Energy brings mesh home battery to NYC residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

Spanish technology company Amelia has launched Micropiling Mode, a new operating mode for Hincator, a micropile installation device. It provides real-time measurements that help crews adjust each pile to its design coordinates before concrete is poured, helping prevent rework and reduce delays and additional costs. Micropiling Mode combines hardware and software adaptations to extend Hincator’s quality… The post Amelia launches micropiling mode for pile installation device appeared first on Solar Power World.

Onyx Solar has supplied over 32,000 sq. ft of photovoltaic glass for the roof of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the museum founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson that opens to the public today in Los Angeles. The system has a peak power of 279 kW. Designed by MAD Architects under Ma Yansong,… The post Star Wars-inspired art museum from George Lucas is covered in solar glass appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026, driven by a shift toward longer-duration storage systems and stronger residential energy capacity. Energy market growth went up 17% year-over-year (y-o-y), despite a 7% overall decline in installed power capacity y-o-y, according to the latest “U.S. Energy… The post No future quarterly declines predicted for US energy storage installation market appeared first on Solar Power World.

NorthStar Clean Energy has completed its 120-MW Hart Solar Project in Oceana County, Michigan, which is generating enough clean electricity power more than 21,000 homes. Executive Energy Services and the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) have signed power purchase agreements on portions of Hart Solar’s output. “Hart Solar is an important investment in Michigan’s energy… The post NorthStar Clean Energy powers on 120-MW Michigan solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.