The California Legislature unanimously passed a bill that would create a remote inspection process for home energy projects like solar that is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. AB 1738 was authored by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale), chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee. If enacted, homeowners or their contractors can request remote inspections home solar… The post California bill could make remote solar inspections possible statewide appeared first on Solar Power World.

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency prohibiting the use of energy transmission technologies produced in a select group of countries on the grounds of national security risk to American infrastructure. Trump issued an executive order yesterday prohibiting imports and installation of “bulk-power” technologies used in electrical distribution moving forward. Bulk-power technologies are defined… The post Trump declares national emergency on imported energy distribution technologies appeared first on Solar Power World.

SMA Solar Technology AG is introducing a portfolio of data center power infrastructure solutions for AI and hyperscale applications. Built on SMA’s utility-scale technology platform and decades of grid integration expertise, the portfolio will help to accelerate time-to-power while delivering reliable and scalable operation. “For years, much of the data center conversation has focused on… The post SMA releases suite of power solutions for data center market appeared first on Solar Power World.

Small-scale solar system services company Otovo will now have a presence in Hawaii after an acquisition of PV Hawaii LLC is completed. PV Hawaii, founded in 2016 and based in Oahu, provides solar repair, warranty and inspection services and panel cleaning for residential and commercial customers, and is certified across 10 major equipment brands. Otovo is… The post Otovo acquires Hawaiian solar repair brand appeared first on Solar Power World.

More than 10,800 K-12 schools representing more than 7 million students across the United States now use solar energy, helping schools lower electricity costs, invest more resources in students and strengthen their communities, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. The sixth edition of “Brighter Future: The State of Solar & Battery… The post More than 10,800 K-12 schools have gone solar across the United States appeared first on Solar Power World.

A U.S. District Court has found that component manufacturer Voltage did infringe on patents owned by Shoals Technologies Group when selling large-scale solar cabling devices in the United States and awarded Shoals over $96.38 million in damages. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina has also placed a preliminary injunction against… The post NC jury awards Shoals $96 million in damages over Voltage patent infringement appeared first on Solar Power World.

The University of Minnesota Morris will install a 1-MW/6-MWh zinc energy storage system on its campus. The project, funded by a grant from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Natural Resources (LCCMR), will feature the Eos Z3 system from long-duration energy storage company Eos. “It is important to us that we test battery technologies that are well… The post Minnesota college to add zinc battery to extensive green energy portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

ForeFront Power is wrapping up a solar and storage project for the County of Ventura, California. A 5.8-MW solar canopy is being paired with a 1.9-MW battery at the County Government Center. The megawatt-hour capacity of the battery was not detailed. Although Ventura County had already secured renewable electricity through community choice energy procurement, this… The post Solar carport + battery to save California county $21 million in energy costs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Northern Sun Energy, a solar and storage EPC firm, has begun construction on two solar projects for developer Seaboard Solar in Waterford and Boonville, New York. The 23-MWDC project portfolio is supported by NYSERDA grants and will employ local laborers. “Northern Sun Team members have built projects for us since 2017, and their approach to… The post Northern Sun Energy building 23-MW New York community solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

The California legislature has passed a bill that would allow residents to install balcony solar systems. It now waits for the governor’s signature. Senate Bill 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, would eliminate red tape that has kept small-scale systems from being placed in apartments, condos and single-family homes. The legislation would… The post California sends balcony solar bill to governor for signature appeared first on Solar Power World.

Burns & McDonnell and Gritt have entered into a strategic partnership focused on evaluating and deploying AI-powered robotics technology on utility-scale solar projects. The technology will help improve safety, enhance project predictability and support construction teams as demand for new energy infrastructure continues to grow. Gritt combines AI and robotics to automate labor-intensive tasks on construction sites. The… The post Burns & McDonnell partners with Gritt on robotic solar installation aids appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Center for Rural Affairs has published a fact sheet to help farmers and landowners navigate the process of leasing their land for renewable energy developments like wind and solar. “Renewable energy development can be a strong opportunity for rural landowners, but lease agreements are long-term commitments that deserve careful review,” said Laura Priest, policy… The post Center for Rural Affairs publishes guide for renewable energy land leasing appeared first on Solar Power World.