ForeFront Power has reached commercial operation of a new solar system for the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Plant in Fresno, California, that uses the Erthos solar system. Erthos’ Earth Mount Solar system places modules directly on the earth, which allows solar project developers to eliminate all the costs required to procure and install structural steel. ForeFront… The post ForeFront Power installs earth-mounted Erthos solar system in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

It’s only Wednesday, and it’s already been a week of wild weather that won’t soon be forgotten in Ohio. Intense thunderstorms have reached every corner of the state, and strong winds flipped over a car on the interstate north of Columbus. Heavy rainfall put many counties under flood watches, and central-Ohio utility AEP Ohio said… The post Northwest Ohio community saves land space by siting solar project on reservoir appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arevon Energy has brought online the 300-MW/1,200-MWh Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California. Nighthawk is the largest standalone battery storage project in the company’s portfolio. The LFP battery system enhances grid reliability in the San Diego region through a long-term agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Over its lifetime, Nighthawk is expected to… The post 1,200-MWh energy storage project comes online for PG&E appeared first on Solar Power World.

PVFARM is now in the energy storage design game after launching the commercial version of its platform for utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) layout exploration, RE STACK. Together with the original PVFARM platform, RE STACK forms an expanding suite of tools for utility-scale renewable energy design that enable teams to explore a wide range of… The post PVFARM launches utility-scale BESS project layout platform appeared first on Solar Power World.

TotalEnergies has completed a 4.1-MW solar and 1.55-MWh battery storage project at Sonoma State University (SSU), one of the largest solar plus battery systems in Sonoma County, California. Driven by the California State University (CSU) system-wide commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, the project advances campus sustainability strategy and expands TotalEnergies’ robust, decade-long… The post Sonoma State University powers on solar carports and battery storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Andover Elementary School in Andover, Connecticut, in partnership with Titan Energy and Greenskies Clean Energy, recently completed a rooftop solar project designed to support the district’s long-term sustainability goals while stabilizing future energy costs. The solar project required years of planning and collaboration to complete and is part of a broader effort to improve sustainability… The post Connecticut elementary school strives for environmental stewardship with solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A unique solar system at Drake Plastics in Cypress, Texas, has been in operation for eight months and is helping the polymer manufacture achieve 30% overall energy use offset. Trinasolar supplied its Vertex N solar panels for a 1.3-MW rooftop and carport system, with the carport system designed to spell out “Drake.” Spear Commercial &… The post Fly into Houston and see this unique solar carport design appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEG Solar last week inaugurated its second U.S. panel assembly site, a 4-GW annual capacity facility in Tomball, Texas. The company also operates a 2-GW panel facility nearby in Houston and is building a third factory in the area. Representing an investment of $200 million and spanning more than 500,000 ft2, SEG’s site in Tomball… The post SEG completes construction on 4-GW solar panel factory outside Houston appeared first on Solar Power World.

OnePlanet releases details today of its proprietary, fully automated recycling process that recovers copper, aluminum and high-purity silicon carrying ore-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels. The process, Photovoltaic Recycling through Integrated Systems and Mechanics (PRISM), has completed engineering testing and will be equipped at OnePlanet’s Florida facility in 2027. PRISM is a redesign of the… The post OnePlanet says it can get silicon above 95% purity from recycled solar panels appeared first on Solar Power World.

If all planned solar inverter manufacturing expansion is completed, domestic companies could meet demand following the FCC’s ban on new foreign inverter products, according to a market analysis by Wood Mackenzie. There is more than 100 GWAC of new announced solar inverter manufacturing slated to start production before 2028. “The FCC’s intent here is clear.… The post WoodMac: New domestic inverter manufacturing could meet US solar demand appeared first on Solar Power World.

California has installed more than 21 GW of energy storage across the state, making it one of the largest battery fleets in the world, said the California Energy Commission. When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, less than 700 MW of battery storage served the grid. The jump to 21,112 MW is an increase… The post California surpasses 21 GW of energy storage connected to grid appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sol-Ark today launched the MySolArk Installer App, a mobile application that helps professional solar installers commission, document, monitor and manage compatible Sol-Ark residential systems. Designed around the installer workflow, the app guides commissioning teams through system topology, connectivity, hardware validation, battery and grid settings, operating profiles and final verification. Multi-site visibility and shareable commissioning reports… The post Sol-Ark launches residential inverter commissioning app appeared first on Solar Power World.