The Keystone Research Center and ReImagine Appalachia are reporting that a recent fall in clean energy investments in Appalachia has dramatically impacted the region’s employment numbers and manufacturing output. “The manufacturing investment boom that federal clean-energy and innovation policies sparked in 2022 has turned into a bust. Private construction spending in manufacturing has been in… The post Clean energy investments fall dramatically in Appalachia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Zinc-based battery manufacturer Eos announced it will use Wattmore’s SCADA platform with its Z3 long-duration energy storage systems. Eos has committed to deploy Wattmore’s Intellect Operate Energy Management System (EMS) and Power Plant Controller (PPC) for select customer projects and support integration of Wattmore’s EMS platform with Eos’ DawnOS and Z3 technology. “Energy storage systems… The post Eos, Wattmore link on zinc-based battery controls appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solar mounting technologies producer SWIF Rack is collaborating with National Roofing Partners (NRP) to support solar project deployment on commercial rooftops. NRP roofing professionals can work with SWIF Rack clients to inspect solar project construction and ensure roofing warranties are maintained throughout the process. This service will is offered for solar projects using SWIF Rack… The post SWIF Rack and National Roofing Partners join services for commercial solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. solar industry is still determining the effects of the Sec. 232 tariffs on polysilicon and its derivatives. Besides a handful of manufacturers that very obviously benefit if certain imported and domestic silicon solar products are priced higher, few industry players have expressed positive feelings to Solar Power World on the situation. “It’s definitely… The post Solar panel makers and buyers have mixed feelings on Sec. 232 tariffs appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released two clarifications on its import ban on foreign-produced inverters. Last month, the FCC added foreign-produced inverters to a list of communications products and services that it considers a risk to national security, citing alleged risks for supply chain and cybersecurity for electrical infrastructure. Only international inverters conditionally approved by the FCC can… The post 45X-eligble inverters are not part of foreign ban, FCC clarifies appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextpower was issued a patent for its NX PowerMerge, a trunk bus that consolidates multiple field connections on ground-mounted solar projects onto one device. In utility-scale solar plants, DC collection systems connect power from multiple solar panel strings to larger trunk conductors across thousands of locations. The Nextpower electrical balance of systems (eBOS) portfolio includes… The post Nextpower’s eBOS trunk bus receives patent appeared first on Solar Power World.

SunShare and CSolPower, a local community solar company, have completed two community solar gardens in New Mexico. The 6-MW Juniper Sol Community Solar Garden is sited on 31 acres in Santa Fe and will incorporate agrivoltaic practices, including native, pollinator-friendly habitats under and around the solar panels. Half of the solar garden subscribers are income-qualified,… The post SunShare energizes two community solar gardens in New Mexico appeared first on Solar Power World.

Local news organizations are reporting that solar panel manufacturer Silfab has furloughed workers at its cell and panel facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In a statement to WCNC Charlotte, a Silfab Solar spokesperson said that the furlough was due to “temporary constraints affecting the availability of certain materials required for production.” The company temporarily… The post Silfab furloughs workers at SC solar panel plant appeared first on Solar Power World.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has released a proposal for the next phase of its Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP), which would open 150 MW of energy storage statewide, including behind-the-meter residential battery storage. “The Garden State Energy Storage Program advances Gov. Sherrill’s ‘Executive Order No. 2’ by growing energy storage… The post Public utilities board proposes expanding New Jersey’s energy storage program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage company EVO Power USA and Ranial Systems, an energy management systems provider, are combining their services to serve commercial and industrial customers nationwide. The partnership will leverage EVO’s integrated battery energy storage systems with Ranial’s AI-enabled operations software. “At EVO Power USA, we believe battery energy storage systems should serve as an intelligent… The post EVO Power and Ranial start nationwide battery and energy management service appeared first on Solar Power World.

LG Energy Solution has started production at its new manufacturing campus in Lansing, Michigan. The site will make large-format batteries for both energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The plant aims to reach more than 35 GWh of annual lithium battery manufacturing capacity. The facility will make lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for ESS. The… The post LGES opens second Michigan battery manufacturing plant, now makes 80% of ESS in North America appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDP Renewables North America completed Sandrini Energy Storage, a 92-MW/368-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kern County, California. The project is co-located with the 300-MW Sandrini Solar energy site. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority has an energy storage service agreement 100% of the project’s battery capacity, and 100 MW of its solar capacity. “Sandrini… The post EDP energy storage project joins existing California solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.