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ARRAY Technologies debuts new foundations for solar trackers
29 Jul 2026 at 6:41pm
by Billy Ludt
Solar tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies is launching Atlas, a new suite of foundation-to-tracker solutions designed for ARRAY trackers and APA Solar Racking foundations. Atlas I is designed for standard soil conditions, connecting driven foundations (a shortened W-beam or sigma pile) to the tracker through an adjustable rolled steel C-channel and bearing interface. This can correct… The post ARRAY Technologies debuts new foundations for solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sugar Hollow Solar celebrates 16th anniversary with lease payment giveaway
29 Jul 2026 at 6:19pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Carolina-based solar and storage installer Sugar Hollow Solar is celebrating 16 years in business by making solar more accessible than ever. The company is now offering residential solar and storage lease options through Palmetto LightReach. And in celebration of its 16th anniversary, Sugar Hollow Solar is sweetening the deal and covering the first year of… The post Sugar Hollow Solar celebrates 16th anniversary with lease payment giveaway appeared first on Solar Power World.

Cherry Street completes 6-MW solar project for Georgia glass manufacturer
29 Jul 2026 at 5:47pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Arglass, a glass container manufacturer headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia, is now powering a portion of its operations with on-site solar developed and financed by Cherry Street Energy. “The future of American manufacturing depends on innovation – not only in how we make products, but in how we power our operations,” said Jose Diego-Arozamena, CEO of… The post Cherry Street completes 6-MW solar project for Georgia glass manufacturer appeared first on Solar Power World.

FCC bans new foreign inverter imports
29 Jul 2026 at 2:43pm
by Billy Ludt
The Federal Communications Commission has banned new internationally manufactured power inverters, like those used in solar PV and energy storage projects, from being imported into the United States. Yesterday, the FCC added “foreign-produced power inverters” to a list of communications products and services that it considers a risk to national security, citing alleged risks for… The post FCC bans new foreign inverter imports appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tesla signs PPA for large solar + storage project in Arizona
28 Jul 2026 at 5:38pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Tesla has signed a PPA with ContourGlobal for the power generated from Project Sterling, a 509-MW solar and 1.4-GWh energy storage project in Arizona. Construction on Project Sterling started in 2025, through off-site physical work to meet subsidy deadlines. Commercial operation is targeted for 2028. “Securing our biggest PPA ever … is a testament of… The post Tesla signs PPA for large solar + storage project in Arizona appeared first on Solar Power World.

After solar panels fall while unloading, Washington man seeks damages from Canadian Solar
28 Jul 2026 at 1:50pm
by Kelly Pickerel
A Yakima, Washington-based man has filed a compliant against Canadian Solar after 24 solar panels — a weight of nearly one ton — allegedly fell on top of him and caused him major bodily harm. Patrick Gibbons has requested a trial by jury for the case in the Washington Eastern District Court. Co-plaintiffs on the… The post After solar panels fall while unloading, Washington man seeks damages from Canadian Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Georgia Power pairs 49.5-MW storage facility with existing solar project
28 Jul 2026 at 1:46pm
by Billy Ludt
Georgia Power celebrated the completion of the 49.5-MW/198-MWh Moody Battery Facility built near Valdosta, Georgia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. The battery plant was retrofitted to the existing Moody Solar project. “The successful completion of the Moody Battery Energy Storage System, ahead of schedule, is great news for our customers and for reliable… The post Georgia Power pairs 49.5-MW storage facility with existing solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

T1 Energy buys TOPCon patents through deal with Evervolt
28 Jul 2026 at 12:17pm
by Kelly Pickerel
T1 Energy announced it has acquired solar patents and other intellectual property from Evervolt Green Energy Holding for $135 million. The patents relate to TOPCon solar cells and modules. “Owning the intellectual property rights to leading silicon-based solar technologies is an important step to differentiate T1’s competitive position as a vertically integrated crystalline silicon U.S.… The post T1 Energy buys TOPCon patents through deal with Evervolt appeared first on Solar Power World.

DYCM’s journey to panel manufacturing leads to California
27 Jul 2026 at 3:34pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Long-time renewables investor Sriram Das has been nurturing a dream for the last half-decade to make solar panels in the United States. Finally, after many starts and stops, his company DYCM is closer than ever to producing American solar panels with policy-compliant supply chains. DYCM expects to begin production on a module assembly line in Livermore,… The post DYCM’s journey to panel manufacturing leads to California appeared first on Solar Power World.

Irley thermal camera suggested for early fault detection on solar projects
27 Jul 2026 at 12:25pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Thermal imaging and monitoring solutions company moviTHERM has launched Irley, a new IoT thermal camera built to flag fire risk, equipment failure and heat related problems so teams can step in before they turn into costly damage. Irley, confirmed by the company to work on solar projects, goes beyond temperature monitoring. The IoT thermal camera… The post Irley thermal camera suggested for early fault detection on solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

New solar output is still outpacing fossil fuels, nuclear
24 Jul 2026 at 1:25pm
by Billy Ludt
Electrical output from renewable energy sources has increased by more than 10% in the first five months of 2026 and is producing 30% of total U.S. electricity, according to a review of U.S. Energy Information Administration data by the SUN DAY Campaign. At this pace, renewable energy sources are expected to add 83 GW of… The post New solar output is still outpacing fossil fuels, nuclear appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar ramps HJT solar cell manufacturing in Indiana
24 Jul 2026 at 12:28pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The United States is producing heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cells for the first time, after Canadian Solar announced the official opening of the first 2.1-GW phase of its cell manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Indiana. The site, working under the CS PowerTech subsidiary name, will produce HJT cells that will be sent to Canadian Solar’s module… The post Canadian Solar ramps HJT solar cell manufacturing in Indiana appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Dozens of utilities join pledge pledge to protect consumers from high bills from AI data centers
28 Jul 2026 at 6:58pm
by Associated Press Editors
President Donald Trump announced a voluntary pledge with 23 governors and 187 companies to lower U.S. electricity bills amid AI growth concerns.



Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
28 Jul 2026 at 6:11pm
by Associated Press Editors
The Trump administration admitted in court that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, citing political identity as the reason.



Can this senate bill make hydropower projects more affordable?
27 Jul 2026 at 8:17pm
by Sean Wolfe
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Steve Daines, and Jim Risch introduced the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act to reform hydropower licensing.



FERC takes action to streamline reviews for hydropower projects with ‘minimal’ environmental impact
27 Jul 2026 at 6:26pm
by Sean Wolfe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved measures to simplify NEPA review for hydropower actions, aiming to streamline approvals.



Di-Hydro research project tackles digitalization of hydropower plants through sensor development
27 Jul 2026 at 11:00am
by Alkiviadis Tromaras
EU-funded research project Di-Hydro aims to modernize hydropower plants by developing smart devices and data acquisition techniques to predict and control operations and maintenance.



Change is gonna come | Factor This Brief
27 Jul 2026 at 9:55am
by Paul Gerke
As FERC weighs what to do with PJM, Avantus reaches commercial operations at Aratina 1, rPlus Energies celebrates solar milestones in Idaho, Strata Clean Energy upgrades its revolving credit line, another plot of Pennsylvania coal land is converted into a wind farm, and Altus Power acquires five Virginia community colar projects.



As EV sales flatten, automakers make the case for backup power – This Week in Cleantech
24 Jul 2026 at 4:50pm
by Paul Gerke
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Alexa St. John from The Associated Press discusses how automakers are increasingly turning their EVs and hybrids into home backup power sources as EV sales growth slows.



Floridians are investing in reliability long before named storms show up
24 Jul 2026 at 12:00pm
by Tom Beard
Utilities don't always see how much resilience customers are building at the property level, independent of what's happening on the grid side, writes contributor Tom Beard, longtime CEO of Palmer Electric.



Understanding how utilities can drive affordability while cultivating customer engagement
24 Jul 2026 at 11:25am
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
Nathan Shannon will discuss how energy affordability connects with utility reliability at DTECH Reliability & Resiliency



As Texas temperatures soar, ERCOT crushes demand and generation records without incident
23 Jul 2026 at 6:35pm
by Sean Wolfe
ERCOT reported record electric demand in Texas, reaching 91,308 MW, while managing the surge without major incidents.




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