Google inks PPA for 49-MW solar project to power Ohio data center operations
Google has signed a 15-year PPA with TotalEnergies for energy from its 49-MW Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. The solar facility, nearing completion, is| Solar Power World
First Solar announced it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, to onshore final production processes for Series 6 Plus modules. The company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is scheduled to commence commercial operations in the second half of 2026. The onshored processes will transform… The post First Solar plans new South Carolina panel manufacturing facility appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
RWE announced it has completed construction of its first project in Louisiana, the 100-MW Lafitte Solar project located in the Ouachita Parish. The project will be fully online and generating energy by the end of the year. Lafitte Solar was enabled through a long-term PPA with Meta, through which Meta also receives all environmental benefits… The post RWE completes first solar project in Louisiana for Meta appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
S-5!, a solar and metal roof attachment provider, has developed a clamp for solar carport applications. The S-5-CP clamp (CP for carport) is engineered to fit both “C” and “Z” purlin-framed structures, using a non-penetrating attachment for solar applications. Its design protects against corrosion by eliminating the need for drilled holes. “Carport solar is one… The post Metal roof veterans S-5! debut a clamp for solar carports appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Leaders from more than 100 Pennsylvania organizations addressed a letter to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission demanding interconnection reforms for a greener and affordable grid. The supporting organizations, representing Pennsylvania businesses, civic leaders and environmental groups, are present in communities affected by fossil fuels and increasing energy prices. “They share the belief that the key… The post 100+ Pennsylvania organizations demand state interconnection reform a...| Solar Power World
Across the United States, energy demand is surging after decades of stagnant growth, due to electrification efforts, data centers and artificial intelligence. As demand increases, the economics continue to favor wind and solar, which consistently outcompete gas and coal in affordability. As rural communities look to increase renewable energy, a unique opportunity presents itself. Flat,… The post New report outlines economic benefits of agrivoltaics for farmers, developers and communities ap...| Solar Power World
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) announced it has selected Enphase Energy to join its home battery lease program where customers have back up power when they need it and share stored energy during peak usage times. GMP’s battery lease program is a significant part of its growing 75-MW virtual power plant, which is now Vermont’s… The post Green Mountain Power customers can now lease Enphase batteries for $55/month appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
PECO is reopening its competitive request for proposals (RFP) to procure long-term renewable energy, capacity and associated solar photovoltaic alternative energy credits from new solar projects in Pennsylvania. The RFP, approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, is designed to support the continued expansion of solar power generation across the state. Through this RFP, PECO… The post PECO seeking solar project proposals for Pennsylvania appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Community solar subscriber aggregation and management company Solar Simplified has announced its first acquisition — of fellow subscriber platform Northern Power & Light (NPL), a community distributed generation company known for its community-driven approach, strong municipal ties, disciplined execution and exceptional asset-owner relationships. The acquisition immediately expands Solar Simplified’s footprint across New York, integrating Northern… The post Solar Simplified acquires fel...| Solar Power World
New York-based Dispatch Energy announced the acquisition of Vermont community and commercial solar developer Green Lantern Solar. Dispatch Energy, founded in 2024, will acquire over 64 solar and battery storage projects from GLS at various stages of development and operations, totaling 208.9 MWDC. This acquisition expands Dispatch’s footprint in the growing distributed generation market across… The post Vermont’s Green Lantern Solar acquired by new renewable energy developer appeared fi...| Solar Power World
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Open Access Technology International (OATI) announced a collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the design and deployment of multiple solar + storage microgrids across the reservation in northern Washington. The program represents a significant step toward improving reliability, reducing outages and providing long-term energy… The post Washington tribes set to deploy multiple solar-powered microgrids a...| Solar Power World
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing, today unveiled an expanded program for IESNA Texas, its regional event taking place November 18-19, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Building on its successful debut, this… The post Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas 2025 Features 40% Larger Exhibition and Enhanced Programming <...| Solar Power World
Global solar tracker supplier Nextracker announced on Wednesday that it is rebranding the company as Nextpower. The name change comes as Nextpower has recently expanded its product lines to include solar module frames, O&M, robotics and electrical balance of systems, in addition to solar tracker technology. “Our customers want coherent, integrated solutions that install faster,… The post Solar tracker giant Nextracker rebrands as Nextpower appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Create Energy announced it is partnering with Swiss-based electrical connector company Stäubli to develop next-generation connectors that would then be manufactured at Create Energy’s campus in Tennessee. “The misuse of PV connectors in the tracker market has been a huge issue, compromising EBOS integrity and long-term performance,” said Dean Solon, founder and CEO at Create… The post Create Energy, Stäubli to develop next-gen connector for solar tracker market appeared first on Sol...| Solar Power World
Solar manufacturer, contractor and engineer DCE is expanding its family of brands with DCE Design, a dedicated firm specializing in solar project electrical design. DCE Design bridges the gap between concept and construction, offering complete electrical design solutions that streamline the path from feasibility to final build. Created to complement the capabilities of DCE Solar (racking solutions)… The post DCE sets up dedicated solar electrical design firm DCE Design appeared first on S...| Solar Power World
Google has signed a 15-year PPA with TotalEnergies for energy from its 49-MW Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. The solar facility, nearing completion, is| Solar Power World
In the 2025 general election, voters in Virginia and New Jersey chose governors who ran on clean energy solutions to tackle rising costs and strengthen| Solar Power World
On Oct. 30, Illinois legislators passed the Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA Act/SB 25) during the 2025 veto session. The bill that's now| Solar Power World
A new Q3 2025 analysis by nonprofit organization PowerLines shows utility rate increase requests and approvals total more than $34 billion in the first| Solar Power World
Solar electrical generation in the United States continues to set records, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA’s| Solar Power World
Wholesale food distributor United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has completed its eighth and largest rooftop solar array installation at its Riverside,| Solar Power World
The solar shingle game in the United States has always been an uphill battle — even “front-runners” CertainTeed, GAF Energy and Tesla would likely agree.| Solar Power World
Perovskite technology has been discussed for many years but now it seems to be picking up steam. A Perovskite solar cell is considered thin film technology.| Solar Power World
By Billy Ludt | March 30, 2023| Solar Power World
Two utility-scale battery energy storage systems delivering a total of 20 MW of power and 80 MWh of storage are now online along Virginia’s eastern shore.| Solar Power World
Standard Solar announced it has completed a new community solar + storage project in Westport, Massachusetts. The Division Road project, a 2.38-MW| Solar Power World
By Kelly Pickerel | October 22, 2025| Solar Power World
Twenty years ago, Exact Solar began in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with a single project and a belief that solar power could make a difference for families and| Solar Power World
Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar PV installation, development and technology.| Solar Power World
A current list of U.S. solar panel manufacturers that produce solar panels for the traditional American residential, commercial and utility-scale markets.| Solar Power World
A new antidumping/countervailing duty petition has been filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Dept. of Commerce concerning| Solar Power World
The Dept. of Commerce has officially brought an end to an antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) investigation that has troubled the solar industry| Solar Power World
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that solar has continued its| Solar Power World
How can you help your solar sales teams close more leads? Here are 9 areas that fast-growing solar sales teams have optimized while managing the entire| Solar Power World
According to the latest data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), renewables have provided nearly all – 99.2% – new U.S.| Solar Power World
I'm still quite old-school when it comes to reporting on a tradeshow — I carry my small notebook and write down insights in pen. I'm reaching the last| Solar Power World
Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is unveiling a new policy agenda that details the critical actions that local, state and federal| Solar Power World
For as long as the solar PV panel has been in existence, scientists and entrepreneurs have been trying to make it just transparent enough to be used in| Solar Power World
Solar Power World, the industry’s leading source for technology, development and installation news, presents the 2025 Top Solar Contractors List. The list ranks applicants according to their influence in the U.S. solar industry in 2024. The list shows where a company is located, its installation markets (utility/U, commercial/C&I, community solar/CS, residential/R) and its primary service (EPC, developer,…| Solar Power World
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Dept. of Commerce today announced they will investigate claims made by the American Alliance for| Solar Power World
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church Sixth District announced a new program to create microgrids at churches across Georgia, starting with a goal| Solar Power World
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce today released its final tariff amounts on solar cells (whether or not assembled into modules) from Cambodia, Malaysia,| Solar Power World
Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) officially begins tomorrow, June 21. The legislation was signed into law by President Joe| Solar Power World
Net metering is when those customers push the electricity they aren't using back onto the grid and receive a credit from their utility.| Solar Power World
In an era of unprecedented federal support for U.S. solar installation, the residential PV market has encountered economic hardships and policy roadblocks| Solar Power World
