In August 2025, the Dept. of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new guidelines related to safe harboring solar projects for the investment tax credit (ITC). Safe harboring allows companies to demonstrate a good-faith effort at starting a solar project to secure the applicable tax credits in place that year. Whereas utility-scale solar projects… The post Senators propose to bring back 5% safe harbor to utility-scale solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Global industrial company MacLean-Fogg has acquired domestic roll-forming manufacturer OMCO and its solar racking and tracker businesses. “We are excited about this opportunity to take OMCO Solar to the next level, now with the backing of a great partner in MacLean-Fogg. We look forward to growing our team and adding even more value to our… The post MacLean-Fogg acquires OMCO’s solar and roll forming businesses appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable energy produced more than one-quarter of U.S. electricity in 2025 and was responsible for more than one-third of new installed generating capacity, according to a review of U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign. SUN DAY expects solar, wind and battery energy storage systems to add 60% more electricity to… The post Renewables produced more than 25% of US electricity by end of 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

The first six solar systems in a 15-system portfolio are now complete in Wayne County, West Virginia. The systems are being installed by Solar Holler for the Wayne County School District. Ever.green, a marketplace empowering businesses of all sizes to participate in the energy transition through the purchase and sale of long-term renewable energy certificates… The post REC sales on WV school district’s solar project free up money for two teacher salaries appeared first on Solar Power World.

Oxford PV, a solar perovskite company operating in Europe, has opened its patent portfolio to American panel manufacturer First Solar. First Solar has signed a patent licensing agreement with Oxford PV, which provides First Solar with access to Oxford’s existing issued patents and currently pending patent applications. The non-exclusive license allows First Solar to continue… The post First Solar gets access to Oxford PV perovskite patents appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Massachusetts House has released its redraft of a climate omnibus bill (H.4744). The bill includes provisions recommended by advocacy organizations, including Vote Solar, that would make the grid more resilient and more affordable, but it still calls for dramatic funding cuts to the Commonwealth’s nation-leading energy efficiency program. While many of the solar provisions… The post Vote Solar: Rewritten Massachusetts climate bill good for solar but lacks long-term plan appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Dept. of Commerce has released its preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) amounts in an investigation on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. India has a general 125.87% subsidy rate, Indonesia’s general rate is 104.38% and Laos received an 80.67% rate. CVDs are placed on imports to cancel-out subsidies given to producers in and… The post Commerce suggests 100%+ tariffs for solar panels from India, Indonesia, Laos appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunrun has forged a distributed power plant partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) using more than 1,000 customers’ solar and storage systems to export energy to reduce grid constraints. “Sunrun’s groundbreaking program with PG&E shows that distributed power plants can help communities avoid the high cost of adding more poles and wires to… The post PG&E expands Sunrun solar + storage projects for backup grid power appeared first on Solar Power World.

GreenSpark Solar and Encore Renewable Energy have completed a 13-MWDC portfolio of agrivoltaic community solar projects across New York and Vermont. The three-project portfolio includes the 3.8-MW Constable Solar (Constable, New York), 2.9-MW Boardman Hill Solar (West Rutland, Vermont) and 6.3-MW Danyow Solar (Sheldon, Vermont). This portfolio includes Encore’s first completed solar project in New… The post GreenSpark, Encore bring online 13-MW agrivoltaic community solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Residential solar company Renewbrook Energy has acquired most of PosiGen Solar’s residential project portfolio following the company’s bankruptcy in late 2025. PosiGen was a multi-state solar contractor that underwent several rounds of personnel layoffs in 2025 before shuttering. The company missed an interest payment on a credit facility in August 2025 after it expanded operations… The post Renewbrook Energy acquires PosiGen’s orphaned residential solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Weidmuller USA has released its WM4 C PV connectors for advanced solar applications. With robust and reliable crimp contacts that support up to 1,500 V, these UL-approved PV connectors are compatible with residential, commercial and utility-scale solar systems. Designed with an anti-tampering locking mechanism, the WM4 C PV connectors provide a durable solution for any… The post Weidmuller releases new PV connector series for 1,500-V systems appeared first on Solar Power World.

Despite significant efforts to build up domestic manufacturing, U.S. solar projects are still being powered by imported solar panels. Solar Power World reviewed import data from the U.S. International Trade Commission and determined that the United States imported 33 GW of silicon solar panels in 2025 along with 21 GW of silicon solar cells. The… The post From which countries did the US import solar panels in 2025? appeared first on Solar Power World.