By Billy Ludt | September 22, 2025| Solar Power World
SunPower is acquiring residential solar competitor Sunder Energy, based in South Jordan, Utah. The transaction is scheduled to close this week. Sunder Energy is expected to end 2025 with 46 MW of solar sales contracts. The cost of the acquisition is $40 million in cash, plus 10 million shares of common stock, subject to SunPower… The post SunPower acquiring TPO residential solar company Sunder Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Chemitek Solar has announced a new range of cleaning solutions specifically designed for agrivoltaic systems. These systems present unique challenges such as organic soiling, agricultural residues, limited accessibility and the presence of crops, which can limit the application of cleaning products, requiring carefully tailored solutions to avoid interference with agricultural activities. Chemitek has two new… The post Chemitek releases new solar cleaning solutions designed for agrivoltaic ...| Solar Power World
On Sept. 15, Governor Katie Hobbs signed Executive Order 2025-13 to cut red tape, unlock Arizona’s energy potential and deliver lower energy costs for Arizonans. The executive order directs State Land to develop a report within 30 days outlining proposals to streamline and expedite processes for energy infrastructure development on state land. State Land will… The post Arizona steps up as next state to prioritize renewable energy development in face of federal pullback appeared first on S...| Solar Power World
The historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., has added a new 106.82-kW rooftop solar array paired with storage with help from the DC Green Bank and DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). The Howard Theatre is the oldest theater built for African American entertainment in U.S. history and was added to the National Register of Historic… The post Historic Howard Theatre in D.C. adds 106-kW rooftop solar array appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Clean energy jobs grew more than three times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy in 2024, adding almost 100,000 new jobs and bringing the total number of clean energy workers in U.S. to 3.56 million, according to the tenth annual “Clean Jobs America” report released today by the national, nonpartisan business group E2.… The post Clean energy jobs grew 3x faster than rest of U.S. economy in 2024 appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
SolarEdge announced its first international shipments are now underway from its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The first exports for the residential solar segment are now being shipped to international customers in Australia, with shipments to additional international markets expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. C&I solar products are also on track to begin international shipments… The post SolarEdge begins exporting US-made residential inverters appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) announced the 2026 Solar Games in San Diego, California, will feature two key changes: Point-based system: Instead of single-elimination, teams now compete for points each round. The teams with the highest totals advance, ensuring the top performers are in the finals. Updated eligibility: Teams that have competed two… The post Intersolar changes Solar Games to point-based system, expands eligibility appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
OpenSolar announced the new OpenSolar 3.0 — a software platform for solar installers that combines AI-powered design, lead generation and a fully integrated workflow — all free of charge. OS 3.0 is the company’s biggest release to date, reimagining the installer experience from first customer contact to system install and final payment. “OS 3.0 is… The post OpenSolar 3.0 offers solar design, lead gen and workflow services for free appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Data company 257 has launched Pink, an AI-powered platform for residential energy providers that aims to reduce acquisition costs. “Our mission is simple: to harness data and AI to help energy companies grow faster and accelerate residential electrification,” said Scott Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO of 257. “With Pink, every provider — of any size, in… The post AI platform Pink aims to reduce residential energy customer acquisition costs appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Delta debuted its new microgrid solution for data centers at RE+ 2025. Delta’s Data Center Microgrid Solution integrates renewables, batteries, gensets and other energy sources to ensure stable power delivery during grid connection delays, enhance grid resilience and mitigate fluctuations in microgrid operations. Featuring virtual synchronous generator (VSG)-based multi-power source synchronization, real-time control with less… The post Delta debuts microgrid solution for data centers app...| Solar Power World
The virtual power plant (VPP) market grew rapidly over the last year, reaching 37.5 GW of behind-the-meter flexible capacity, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, “2025 North America virtual power plant market report,” finds that the VPP market broadened more than it deepened, with the number of company deployments, unique offtakers… The post North American VPP market reaches 37.5 GW of flexible capacity appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Meyer Burger, the beleaguered Swiss solar panel manufacturer that filed bankruptcy earlier this year, announced today that it will not attempt to restart after failing to find an investor. The remaining 45 employees in Switzerland were recently given notice. Nearly 300 employees in the United States and those working at Meyer Burger’s panel assembly facility… The post Bankrupt Meyer Burger sells solar panel manufacturing equipment to Waaree appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
On the final day of its 2025 session, the California state legislature passed Senate Bill 302 to exempt solar developers from paying taxes on IRA benefits. The vast majority of states do not tax such benefits. The legislature also advanced a bill to create a Western regional electricity market. “We applaud California legislators for passing… The post California bill to remove tax on IRA solar benefits now on governor’s desk appeared first on Solar Power World.| 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
On Sept. 17, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved a proposal by Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power that shifts to| 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
Arevon Energy recently celebrated the start of construction on its Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California. The 300-MW/1,200-MWh project will be able to power up to 385,000 homes during the peak electricity demand periods for four hours each day. Arevon developed and will own and operate the $600 million Nighthawk Energy Storage Project. California-headquartered… The post Arevon starts construction on 300-MW California energy storage project appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
By Jocelyn Frohn (Marketing Specialist) and Bryan Clemente (Marketing & Events Coordinator) As America’s #1 provider of 3-phase string inverters, CPS| Solar Power World
Terrasmart has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities to produce ground screws used for solar racking foundations. Terrasmart's domestic ground| Solar Power World
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By Kelly Pickerel | July 28, 2025| Solar Power World
For years, the energy storage market in the United States existed on speculation. There was plenty of discussion on the technology’s ability to improve| Solar Power World
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that solar provided over 11% of total| Solar Power World
By SPW | January 8, 2025| Solar Power World
The U.S. solar industry added 6.5 GW of new electric generating capacity in Q3 2023, a 35% year-over-year increase as federal clean energy policies begin| Solar Power World
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) shared a new breakdown of recent solar job losses in every part of California. Just over seven| Solar Power World
The new decision bars buildings with multiple electric meters from using solar energy produced on their rooftops to offset utility bills.| Solar Power World
Analysts say the current Proposed Decision would result in more than 2.4 GWDC of demand destruction in California’s residential solar market through 2026.| Solar Power World
The U.S. solar industry reached the landmark milestone of 2 million solar installations in 2019, and it will surpass 3 million arrays in 2021, according| Solar Power World
By Kelly Pickerel | December 31, 2024| Solar Power World
Nexamp has successfully completed construction on three community solar projects that included the scope of work typically performed by the electric| Solar Power World
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology pioneer NEXT Energy Technologies has upgraded its pilot manufacturing line in California to produce 40 x 60-in.| 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
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) company NEXT Energy Technologies has completed the first commercial application of its transparent PV windows. Six windows,| Solar Power World
Solar Power World, the leading solar publication covering technology, development and installation, publishes the Top Solar Contractors list annually.| 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
Photovoltaic solar has broken through to larger adoption thanks in part to the cost-saving benefits it offers system owners. But Lexi Olson believes that| 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
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold a public hearing later today to gather insights into whether the domestic solar industry has been| Solar Power World
Although final determinations in the antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) investigation related to silicon solar cells and panels from Southeast| Solar Power World
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. solar panel manufacturing industry is| 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
By Kelsey Misbrener | July 22, 2025| 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