The first heterojunction technology (HJT) solar panels have rolled off the production line at SEG Solar’s Tomball manufacturing site in Houston. The company opened the 4-GW facility last month. The Tomball site was designed for end-to-end digital management of manufacturing operations from order release and material flow to production execution. AI-enabled inspection and advanced production… The post SEG Solar starts commercial-scale HJT solar panel production in Houston appeared first on Solar Power World.

Twenty years ago, Bob and Lorrayne Murphy opened their home in San Carlos, California, to GRID Alternatives, a new organization working to make solar energy accessible to underserved communities. They were GRID Alternatives’ first clients. GRID Alternatives returned to that same home to upgrade the original solar installation this week. “This home is where our… The post GRID Alternatives returns to its 1st solar project 20 years later appeared first on Solar Power World.

A coalition of solar manufacturers, software companies, service providers and a community bank have launched the Strong Tail Solar Alliance, a partnership formed to lower costs and widen financing access for U.S. residential and commercial solar installers. Founding members include Bodhi, Climate First Bank, Scanifly, JA Solar, Damaris Solutions and Krannich Solar. The alliance is… The post Companies from different solar segments form alliance supporting small-scale PV appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) announced that the two organizations will combine following approval from each organization’s boards of directors. Effective in early October, CCSA will integrate its team, resources and policy work within SEIA. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the largest national trade association for the… The post SEIA is absorbing the Coalition for Community Solar Access appeared first on Solar Power World.

First Solar announced it has voluntarily withdrew its Sec. 337 complaint and will terminate the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into competitors allegedly infringing on First Solar’s TOPCon solar panel patent. The company said that the government’s Sec. 232 tariffs on polysilicon derivatives should help to “loose[n] China’s grip on a critical supply chain.”… The post First Solar ends Sec. 337 investigation into competitors allegedly infringing on TOPCon patent appeared first on Solar Power World.

The 85-MW Choctaw Fields Solar Project is now online in Oklahoma. The single-axis project was completed by Tango Holdings, a joint venture between Savion Equity and Ares Infrastructure Equity. A long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) has been executed with Cargill for offtake of the facility’s full solar energy generation. “This latest milestone in Oklahoma… The post 85-MW solar tracker project comes online in Oklahoma appeared first on Solar Power World.

A four-hour 128-MW battery energy storage system was recently completed on Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The 512-MWh system, when paired with the nearby Robins Solar Facility, strengthens energy resilience within Georgia Power utility territory. “Seeing the Robins Battery Facility enter commercial operation is an important milestone for Georgia Power and for… The post Georgia Power installs 512-MWh BESS at Robins Air Force Base appeared first on Solar Power World.

High Street Logistics Properties has completed community solar projects atop two nearby rooftops, bringing a total of 2 MW of solar to New Jersey’s community solar program. The projects, developed by SolarKal, are at 3 and 5 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, New Jersey, spanning 204,000 ft2. Through New Jersey’s Community Solar Energy Program, the projects… The post 2 nearby properties install rooftop PV for NJ community solar program appeared first on Solar Power World.

The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just celebrated the unveiling of its largest solar installation. A 4.6-MW expansion array was recently completed at a former city landfill adjacent to the Mitchell International Airport, bringing the site’s total capacity to 6.85-MW. The landfill’s original 2.2-MW array was completed in 2021. We Energies owns the site, while SunVest… The post Milwaukee cuts ribbon on city’s largest solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ontility, the now EV battery-dedicated brand from Terrepower, is setting up EV battery lifecycle solutions in Europe and North America. This expanded focus will maximize the value of EV batteries through validated reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling solutions. Terrepower also supports solar panel recycling and refurbishing through its global manufacturing and recycling footprint. “Both North America… The post Terrepower launches EV battery repurposing effort appeared first on Solar Power World.

UL Solutions announced its new certification program for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, helping advance the use of electric vehicles as a resource for the electric power grid. Utilities are looking for new ways to manage rising electricity demand, integrate renewable energy and improve grid resilience. V2G technologies can help by allowing parked electric vehicles to send… The post UL launches program for vehicle-to-grid certification appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Dept. of Commerce has released its final determinations in an antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. The DOC determined that solar cell and panel producers and exporters from these countries have been dumping solar products into the U.S. market at unfairly low prices and have benefited from… The post Commerce confirms dumping of solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos into US market appeared first on Solar Power World.