Kinematics is acquiring RenuTrak, a company based in Mesa, Arizona, that repowers single-axis solar tracker projects. Kinematics manufactures motion control systems for several industries, but primarily works with solar trackers by producing actuators, slew drives and controls that make those systems move. “This acquisition represents an important step in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality… The post Kinematics expands solar tracker repowering services by acquiring RenuTrak appeared first on Solar Power World.

When planning its new facility in Rosemount, Minnesota, Omni Brewing Company prioritized sustainability from the beginning by incorporating a custom solar array into the building’s design. “Going solar has been one of the more satisfying investments we’ve made at Omni Brewing,” said Justin Walsh, owner of Omni Brewing. “From the start, the goal was to… The post Omni Brewing Company installs solar on front of Minnesota taproom appeared first on Solar Power World.

The big Tesla news this week surrounds the company’s request for property-tax breaks for siting a $10.1 billion solar factory — “Project Crystal Sun” — outside Houston. Tesla is exploring five parcels of land in Richmond, Texas, near the operating Cutlass Solar project and has asked for financial assistance through the state’s Jobs, Energy, Technology… The post What can Tesla really make in a $10 billion solar factory? appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tesla has launched a home battery leasing option through its Texas electricity provider Tesla Electric. Homeowners can lease Powerwall batteries for $35/month and have a low, fixed electricity rate. The offer includes two Powerwall units installed for $0 installation cost and a fixed electricity plan from Tesla Electric in areas of Texas with retail electric… The post Texas homeowners can lease Tesla Powerwall batteries straight from company appeared first on Solar Power World.

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.