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Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project
28 May 2026 at 1:29pm
by Billy Ludt
Matrix Renewables and EPC contractor SOLV Energy have started construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a 457-MWDC photovoltaic solar facility located in Navarro County, Texas. During construction, Tormes Solar is expected to support approximately 450 jobs. “We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities… The post Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers
28 May 2026 at 1:19pm
by Billy Ludt
GameChange Solar announced that its single-axis solar tracker is compatible for automated module installation through SUNPURE‘s Saturn systems. Saturn can install modules on racking while running on uneven terrains. SUNPURE claims the system can install 600 to 1,000 modules per day. “With labor shortages continuing to impact utility-scale solar construction, automation will play an important… The post SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market
28 May 2026 at 1:04pm
by Billy Ludt
Distributed energy products manufacturer Mango Power is launching a new microinverter for the U.S. residential solar market. Mango Power S Pro Microinverter 5000 W is sold as a set of 10 500-W microinverters, each with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capabilities and a 25-year warranty. S Pro eliminates the intermediate DC-DC conversion stage often found… The post Mango Power modular microinverter hits US residential solar market appeared first on Solar Power World.

1-MW solar project comes online at CU Boulder
27 May 2026 at 7:52pm
by Kelly Pickerel
A 1.1-MW ground-mounted solar project is now operational at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The array, sited on two acres near a parking lot on East Campus, broke ground in April 2025. “This project is another example of how CU Boulder continues to put campus climate action into practice through investments in our infrastructure,”… The post 1-MW solar project comes online at CU Boulder appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunformance launches as ‘recovery’ division of solar installation arm Sunstall
27 May 2026 at 6:32pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Large-scale solar contractor Sunstall has launched a new recovery division to serve solar asset owners whose systems are failing to meet production expectations. Sunformance specializes in a full range of post-construction solar services — diagnostics, repair, repowering, redesign, retrofit and insurance remediation — deployed by Sunstall’s own expert field crews. Sunformance offers solar asset owners a… The post Sunformance launches as ‘recovery’ division of solar installation arm Sunstall appeared first on Solar Power World.

ProScore, United Rentals develop equipment operator training for energy sector
27 May 2026 at 3:14pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Workforce company ProScore is working with the United Academy from United Rentals to develop equipment operator training for the construction and energy sectors. Through ProScore Powered by United Academy, ProScore partners can now access operator training opportunities directly within the ProScore platform, creating a more flexible and scalable approach to workforce development. This partnership helps… The post ProScore, United Rentals develop equipment operator training for energy sector appeared first on Solar Power World.

Detection device aims to stop copper theft on solar projects
27 May 2026 at 12:58pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Farming and agriculture automation tool designer Farmblox has launched its COP-R-LOCK security platform for the solar industry in an effort to bring real-time theft detection and remote monitoring technology to solar projects increasingly targeted by copper theft. Copper thefts on solar farms in North Carolina and California highlight the scale of the problem: hundreds of thousands… The post Detection device aims to stop copper theft on solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Latest PV Module Reliability Scorecard shows unsettling uptick in failures
27 May 2026 at 12:00pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Independent testing lab Kiwa PVEL just published the 12th edition of its annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The digital resource is designed for solar industry stakeholders to access testing insights gained from the company’s flagship Product Qualification Program (PQP). The PQP, a comprehensive suite of extended reliability and performance tests, helps evaluate solar modules under… The post Latest PV Module Reliability Scorecard shows unsettling uptick in failures appeared first on Solar Power World.

Otovo acquires solar O&M brand SunSystem Technology
27 May 2026 at 11:54am
by Kelly Pickerel
Small-scale solar system services company Otovo plans to acquire commercial O&M brand SunSystem Technology for $770,000 in cash and $1.3 million in a three-year earn-out. SunSystem Technology (SST) has performed O&M services in the distributed generation market for over 10 years, serving both residential portfolios and commercial system owners across 14 states. SST previously joined… The post Otovo acquires solar O&M brand SunSystem Technology appeared first on Solar Power World.

University of Michigan adds solar through ‘Maize Rays’ initiative
26 May 2026 at 7:33pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The University of Michigan has brought online two solar projects on its North Campus, as part of its Maize Rays initiative. The university aims to install 2.5 MW of solar across seven locations on its Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses. The arrays are designed behind-the meter, feeding power directly into the university’s own grid. “These… The post University of Michigan adds solar through ‘Maize Rays’ initiative appeared first on Solar Power World.

Toyota and Pepsi buy power from 400-MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas
26 May 2026 at 7:14pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The first phase of the Sequoia Solar project in Callahan County, Texas, is now fully operational. The 400-MW first phase will deliver power to partners AT&T, Toyota, PepsiCo and Donaldson Company through long-term PPAs. Project developer Enbridge expects to bring the 415-MW second phase online by the end of the year. “This milestone reflects what… The post Toyota and Pepsi buy power from 400-MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

DESRI breaks ground on 270-MW New Mexico solar + storage project portfolio
26 May 2026 at 3:29pm
by Billy Ludt
Renewable energy company DESRI announced the start of construction on two solar-plus-storage projects in San Juan County, New Mexico. Foxtail Flats Solar and Storage comprise a 170-MW solar project paired with an 80-MW/320-MWh) battery energy storage facility contracted under a long-term power purchase agreement with the Incorporated County of Los Alamos. Four Mile Mesa Solar… The post DESRI breaks ground on 270-MW New Mexico solar + storage project portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Does Quebec have the workforce to meet its wind power aspirations?
28 May 2026 at 1:53pm
by Paul Gerke
While Quebec's pipeline of wind projects is robust, While the pipeline is robust, a critical constraint is emerging: a shortage of qualified, experienced construction management site teams capable of supporting this scale of deployment.



Specialist investor ArcLight to be acquired by global asset manager for up to $1B
27 May 2026 at 9:36pm
by Sean Wolfe
DigitalBridge will acquire ArcLight Capital Partners for up to $1.05 billion, forming a firm with over $150 billion in assets.



How easy is it to connect solar and storage to the distribution grid in your state?
27 May 2026 at 4:57pm
by Paul Gerke
A joint initiative between IREC and Vote Solar, Freeing the Grid, assigns letter grades to evaluate the quality of each state’s distribution interconnection rules.



Solving the grid’s toughest challenges with real-world AI
27 May 2026 at 2:28pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
What does it mean to validate emerging AI technologies in ways that can can transform the entire industry for the better?



Iran conflict makes clean energy look more secure – This Week in Cleantech
26 May 2026 at 4:33pm
by Sean Wolfe
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Akshat Rathi from Bloomberg News discusses how the Iran conflict is boosting the security benefits of clean energy.



Solving interconnection bottlenecks with data center load flexibility
26 May 2026 at 1:36pm
by Jeremiah Karpowicz
A workshop at DTECH Data Centers & AI highlighted the importance of flexibility and demonstrated that there is no one-size-fits-all solution or data center model that’s going to work for everyone.



Statkraft plans $7bn investment in Norwegian hydropower
26 May 2026 at 1:32pm
by Sean Wolfe
Approximately $4 billion will be allocated to maintenance of existing assets to safeguard current generation capacity and increase output.



Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
26 May 2026 at 1:26pm
by Sean Wolfe
Officials face a decision on cool water releases from Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona to protect the humpback chub, impacting hydropower costs.



A huge 5 GWh thermal energy storage system is now delivering power to a South Dakota biofuels facility
20 May 2026 at 7:34pm
by Sean Wolfe
POET and Antora Energy commissioned a 5 gigawatt-hour thermal energy storage system at POET's Big Stone City, South Dakota facility, enhancing bioethanol production.



Hull Street Energy to acquire FirstLight’s hydro, pumped storage assets
20 May 2026 at 4:39pm
by Sean Wolfe
Hull Street Energy has signed an agreement to acquire FirstLight from the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, gaining renewable assets in the Northeast, pending federal approval.




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