Solar beats wind, hydro for top renewable electricity source in US
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
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved a new program aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel-Switching and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Grant Program will support multi-pronged, large-scale retrofit projects that enable holistic energy improvements, including solar + storage, for buildings, campuses and multi-building… The post New Jersey expands building retrofit grant ...| Solar Power World
Weidmuller USA has introduced swifty CS (Cut and Strip), a fast and effortless solution for cutting and stripping cables. Now one tool can do the job instead of three. The combo swifty CS cutting and stripping attachment simply slides onto any uninsulated screwdriver with a 3.5-mm blade diameter so panel builders can start working immediately… The post Weidmuller releases all-in-one cutting and stripping tool appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
On October 24, youth empowerment organization YEAH Philly, in partnership with RE-volv, Good Energy Collaborative (GEC) and GreenBrilliance, hosted a community celebration for its new 12-kW solar array that will meet 100% of YEAH Philly’s electricity needs. Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans, through Eilish’s Changemaker Program, a grant was made to RE-volv via REVERB,… The post Billie Eilish grant program makes solar project possible for West Philadelphia youth organization appeared...| Solar Power World
ENGIE North America announced that it has entered a PPA with Meta for the new 600-MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Stonewall county, southeast of Lubbock, Texas. The project will be the single largest asset in ENGIE’s more than 11 GW operating and in construction portfolio consisting of solar, wind and battery storage assets in… The post New 600-MW Texas solar project will power Meta data centers appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
For decades, clean energy in America was carried forward by subsidies. The ITC and PTC helped solar and storage scale, creating an industry that might not have survived without them. Those subsidies worked. They gave renewables the time and capital to prove themselves. But they also distorted markets. Developers planned pipelines around political timelines, not… The post Speed is the new energy subsidy appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Renewable America held a ribbon-cutting with its partners on Oct. 6 to celebrate the Foster Clean Power portfolio installation in California, a pair of projects totaling 9.4 MWDC of solar capacity and 2.5 MW/10 MWh of battery storage. Powering 3,000+ homes and creating 50 jobs during construction, Foster Clean Power is Humboldt County’s first new-build… The post Renewable America cuts ribbon on 9.4-MW solar + storage portfolio in Humboldt County appeared first on Solar Power World.| Solar Power World
Embedded into a mountainside in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a new agrivoltaics system could set standards for energy independence in hurricane-prone regions. Miguel Berdiel, owner of coffee farm Hacienda Berdiel Torres, was dealing with multiple obstructions on what should have been a prosperous farm. Despite optimal coffee-growing conditions and a hydroponic greenhouse, high energy costs and… The post Pole-mount agrivoltaics project installed at Puerto Rico coffee farm appeared first on Solar P...| 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
Weather technology company Climavision will bring precision weather data to the Enverus platform that energy and commodity traders use daily. Enverus, which provides critical commodity data and analytics for traders, will integrate Climavision’s Horizon AI Point model into its MarketView platform, giving traders acute visibility into the local weather conditions that affect output and demand. Weather… The post Energy traders on Enverus gain access to weather data from Climavision appeare...| Solar Power World
Schneider Electric announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand. SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of solutions tailored to help organizations and individuals solve complex challenges in energy efficiency, sustainability and technology through electrification, automation and digitalization. “Times of uncertainty require one thing above all, clarity and knowledge of… The post Schneider Electric launches consulting brand SE Advisory Services a...| Solar Power World
Despite pushback from minority shareholders, Hanwha now has a majority stake in REC Silicon. The majority share was acquired in early September by Anchor AS, a Norwegian outfit representing Hanwha Solutions and Hanwha Corp. Hanwha acquired all outstanding shares in REC Silicon at its offer price of NOK 2.2 (US $0.21) per share. Thus puts… The post Hanwha successfully holds majority stake in REC Silicon appeared first on Solar Power World.| 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
On Oct. 21, Vote Solar and Sierra Club filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) following the partially approved proposal by Idaho Power to reduce compensation rates for customer-generated solar. In this petition, the organizations asked the commission to create a working group to resolve issues with the rooftop solar… The post Advocates ask Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reconsider rooftop solar cuts appeared first on Solar Power World.| 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
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
By SPW | March 31, 2020| 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
