Aurora Solar has released its fourth annual “Aurora Solar Snapshot,” a look at the policy, financing, consumer and operational trends reshaping the U.S. residential solar market. This year’s findings show the industry entering a new phase defined less by incentives alone and more by affordability, resilience, trust and execution. “The past year tested the solar… The post Aurora warns resi installers: Boomers own more homes but aren’t interested in solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Arevon Energy has started construction on its 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The $600 million facility is expected to start operations 2027, and will be capable of powering approximately 321,000 homes for up to four hours. Arevon will own and operate Cormorant Energy Storage under a long-term offtake agreement with MCE,… The post Construction starts on Arevon’s 250-MW energy storage project in California appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility solar developer Sunraycer Renewables has arranged two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google for the Lupinus and Lupinus 2 solar projects in Hagansport, Texas. Construction started on the projects started last week. “These agreements with Google represent a significant milestone for Sunraycer and underscore the strength of our development platform,” said David Lillefloren,… The post Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) completed Pleasantville Solar, a 150-MW clean energy project in Fulton County, Illinois. The project will generate enough electricity to meet the equivalent annual demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses. “Amid skyrocketing power demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is fueling the Prairie State’s economy and communities with reliable,… The post EDP Renewables’ 150-MW Illinois solar project supports Microsoft appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. energy storage market hit a record 18.9 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) installations in 2025, a 52% increase over 2024, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and industry analyst Wood Mackenzie. In Q4 2025 alone, 5.8 GW was installed.… The post WoodMac: US energy storage deployment increased by 52% last year over 2024 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ecosuite and Ecogy Energy have been selected by the District of Columbia Public Service Commission (DCPSC) to participate in the Solar Aggregation and Advanced Inverter Project, a five-year pilot program exploring virtual power plant usage on the electrical grid servicing Washington, D.C. Through this pilot, Ecosuite will demonstrate how customer-based energy resources can work together… The post Virtual power plant demonstration sets up in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Solar Power World.

Vortex Weather Insurance, a provider of parametric weather insurance solutions, has launched its HailSafe parametric hail insurance product. Previously available only through third-party vendors, HailSafe can now be purchased directly from Vortex by brokers and weather‑exposed businesses, including solar projects. HailSafe policies placed through Vortex rely on an independent third‑party hail measurement source, utilizing a combination… The post Vortex Weather launches HailSafe insurance product appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Harry Tompson Center day shelter in New Orleans will soon benefit from a renewable energy upgrade thanks to a new partnership with nonprofit solar provider Everybody Solar. The organization will install a 43.8-kW rooftop solar array at the Rebuild Center, home to three mission-driven nonprofits: The Harry Tompson Center, Lantern Light Ministries and Depaul… The post New Orleans day shelter to benefit from 44-kW solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) voted unanimously to deny the construction of a 94-MW agrivoltaic solar project proposed for Morrow County, Ohio. Open Road Renewables was developing the co-located Crossroads Solar Grazing Center on 570 acres of land sited between Cardington, Lincoln and Westfield Townships. The solar project would have been built on several… The post Ohio power board cancels 94-MW agrivoltaic solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee advanced two bills for establishing and regulating virtual power plants (VPPs) in the state. VPPs use networks of distributed energy resources, such as solar, energy storage and EV chargers, to supply power to the grid alongside or in lieu of larger power plants. Senate Bills 731 and 732… The post Michigan Senate committee advances bills for state VPP program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey this week signed an executive order that directs her administration to secure 10 new GW of energy resources for Massachusetts by 2035, as well as 5 GW of new energy storage. Governor Healey’s directive requires agencies to pursue a range of energy resources and ensure adequate supplies in place to meet… The post Massachusetts governor signs executive order for 10 GW new energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terabase Energy announced it is ready for commercial shipment of its automated solar panel construction platform, Terafab. The first-generation Terafab has been deployed across five solar power projects, and Terafab V2 is now available to the market. Terafab automates solar construction with AI and autonomous robotics. “We built the technology that deploys the safest, fastest and… The post Terabase automated solar construction platform is ready for its full market debut appeared first on Solar Power World.