Comstock Metals, a solar panel recycler with a drop-off facility in Kings County, California, has received approval from California’s Dept. of Toxic Substances Control to join a list of companies authorized as universal waste recyclers that can treat solar panels. End-of-life solar panels can be sent to the California facility, and Comstock will then ship… The post Comstock Metals approved as authorized solar panel recycler in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

U.S. solar industry veteran and unofficial historian Jeff Spies announced last week that the documentary film “Solar Roots – The Pioneers of PV” will make its official public debut at the Solar Roots Party in Grass Valley, California, which this year will be held over the Oct. 30-Nov. 1 weekend. More than a decade in the… The post Solar PV documentary film to premiere at Solar Roots Party later this year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Gibraltar Industries, parent company of solar racking manufacturer Terrasmart, is selling its renewables electrical balance-of-systems (eBOS) business to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy for $70 million. Gibraltar also stated in a press release that it is planning to sell the racking and foundations side of the business as well. “The divestiture of our eBOS business… The post Gibraltar selling Terrasmart’s eBOS branch to GameChange Solar <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Parent company plans to sell racking business as well.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage industry installed 57.6 GWh of new capacity in 2025, the largest single year of new battery capacity additions on record. Energy storage installations grew 30% from the previous record set in 2024, and are over four-times what the industry installed just three years ago. According to the “U.S. Energy Storage Market… The post SEIA: US installed 57.6 GWh of new energy storage capacity in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Intersolar and Energy Storage North America (IESNA) wraps up its show for 2026 today after a week of uncharacteristically rainy days in San Diego and a quieter convention hall than in years past. As with any convention of this kind, the people from exhibiting companies always speak optimistically — expressing confidence in their products and… The post More policy questions, new products appear at Intersolar 2026 appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff policy, which his administration justified under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a national security law from 1977 that allows the president to “regulate” imports under an emergency. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said IEEPA does not authorize… The post Supreme Court says Trump does not have authority to issue tariffs under IEEPA appeared first on Solar Power World.

Origis Energy has brought online three Swift Air Solar facilities in Texas. The energy infrastructure will support Occidental’s operations in West Texas, which includes its STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility. Origis planned, developed and constructed the Swift Air Solar facilities in three phases, with the final phase delivered in late 2025. Collectively, these solar projects… The post Origis completes 500-MW Swift Air Solar project in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Iowa House Commerce Committee has advanced the Local Generation Act (HSB 629) on a strong 19-4 vote, sending the legislation to the full House for consideration. The bill is designed to give families, farmers and small businesses access to locally controlled community energy projects that lower electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability and keep energy… The post Iowa House of Representatives set to vote on community solar bill appeared first on Solar Power World.

General Motors announced it will begin offering its GM Energy home energy management systems and PowerBank residential batteries in lease programs. Homeowners can lease the GM Energy products similar to leasing a vehicle. “We built GM Energy to unlock new benefits unique to EVs. How incredible is it that a GM EV can provide power… The post GM Energy open to idea of leasing residential batteries, bidirectional EV chargers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Viridi deployed a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a wastewater pumping station in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. The project strengthens public infrastructure while reducing operational costs and diesel emissions, while replacing traditional backup generators. Wastewater pumping stations are critical to public health, but typically rely on diesel generators… The post Viridi replaces New York municipal diesel generator with battery appeared first on Solar Power World.

GameChange Solar has launched a new logistics platform to streamline site receiving, improve material visibility and reduce installation delays across utility-scale solar projects. With GeniusShip, every GameChange Solar delivery now arrives equipped with a unique QR code, giving site teams access to detailed shipment information. Teams can view component-level data, including part descriptions, quantities and… The post GameChange Solar launches GeniusShip logistics aide appeared first on Solar Power World.

Talon PV, the solar cell manufacturer building a facility outside Houston, has signed a supply agreement with NexWafe, a German silicon wafer company. Talon PV will use NexWafe EpiNex silicon wafers in its TOPCon solar cell manufacturing operations, scheduled to come online next year. Under the agreement, NexWafe and Talon anticipate wafer supply volumes initially… The post Talon PV secures German wafer supply for American-made solar cells appeared first on Solar Power World.