NorthStar Clean Energy has completed its 120-MW Hart Solar Project in Oceana County, Michigan, which is generating enough clean electricity power more than 21,000 homes. Executive Energy Services and the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) have signed power purchase agreements on portions of Hart Solar’s output. “Hart Solar is an important investment in Michigan’s energy… The post NorthStar Clean Energy powers on 120-MW Michigan solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

A federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, striking down the agency’s decision to end a nationwide program designed to lower electricity bills and bring affordable solar power to families and communities across the country. “The court ruled the Trump administration never should… The post Trump-appointed judge restores $7 billion Solar for All program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Mission Solar Energy’s solar panel manufacturing site in San Antonio, Texas, considered one of the longest-running panel assembly operations in the United States, may soon receive a boost from a global manufacturer. Mission Solar has been making solar panels in the United States since 2014 and is owned by OCI Company, a South Korean chemical conglomerate… The post Texas records suggest OCI is bringing Elite Solar to Mission Solar Energy manufacturing site appeared first on Solar Power World.

D3Energy has energized a 6-MW floating solar array on a village reservoir in Monroeville, Ohio. It is the largest floating solar system in the state and among the five largest in the country. Roughly one-third of Ohio’s 88 counties have restricted utility-scale solar since a 2021 state law gave them that authority, and townships keep… The post With one of the largest floating PV arrays in the US, Ohio village takes lead on solar power appeared first on Solar Power World.

The first heterojunction technology (HJT) solar panels have rolled off the production line at SEG Solar’s Tomball manufacturing site in Houston. The company opened the 4-GW facility last month. The Tomball site was designed for end-to-end digital management of manufacturing operations from order release and material flow to production execution. AI-enabled inspection and advanced production… The post SEG Solar starts commercial-scale HJT solar panel production in Houston appeared first on Solar Power World.

Twenty years ago, Bob and Lorrayne Murphy opened their home in San Carlos, California, to GRID Alternatives, a new organization working to make solar energy accessible to underserved communities. They were GRID Alternatives’ first clients. GRID Alternatives returned to that same home to upgrade the original solar installation this week. “This home is where our… The post GRID Alternatives returns to its 1st solar project 20 years later appeared first on Solar Power World.

A coalition of solar manufacturers, software companies, service providers and a community bank have launched the Strong Tail Solar Alliance, a partnership formed to lower costs and widen financing access for U.S. residential and commercial solar installers. Founding members include Bodhi, Climate First Bank, Scanifly, JA Solar, Damaris Solutions and Krannich Solar. The alliance is… The post Companies from different solar segments form alliance supporting small-scale PV appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) announced that the two organizations will combine following approval from each organization’s boards of directors. Effective in early October, CCSA will integrate its team, resources and policy work within SEIA. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the largest national trade association for the… The post SEIA is absorbing the Coalition for Community Solar Access appeared first on Solar Power World.

First Solar announced it has voluntarily withdrew its Sec. 337 complaint and will terminate the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into competitors allegedly infringing on First Solar’s TOPCon solar panel patent. The company said that the government’s Sec. 232 tariffs on polysilicon derivatives should help to “loose[n] China’s grip on a critical supply chain.”… The post First Solar ends Sec. 337 investigation into competitors allegedly infringing on TOPCon patent appeared first on Solar Power World.

The 85-MW Choctaw Fields Solar Project is now online in Oklahoma. The single-axis project was completed by Tango Holdings, a joint venture between Savion Equity and Ares Infrastructure Equity. A long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) has been executed with Cargill for offtake of the facility’s full solar energy generation. “This latest milestone in Oklahoma… The post 85-MW solar tracker project comes online in Oklahoma appeared first on Solar Power World.

A four-hour 128-MW battery energy storage system was recently completed on Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The 512-MWh system, when paired with the nearby Robins Solar Facility, strengthens energy resilience within Georgia Power utility territory. “Seeing the Robins Battery Facility enter commercial operation is an important milestone for Georgia Power and for… The post Georgia Power installs 512-MWh BESS at Robins Air Force Base appeared first on Solar Power World.

High Street Logistics Properties has completed community solar projects atop two nearby rooftops, bringing a total of 2 MW of solar to New Jersey’s community solar program. The projects, developed by SolarKal, are at 3 and 5 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, New Jersey, spanning 204,000 ft2. Through New Jersey’s Community Solar Energy Program, the projects… The post 2 nearby properties install rooftop PV for NJ community solar program appeared first on Solar Power World.