Hecate Energy announced approval of the Siting Agreement and Conditional Use Permit application for the planned 150-MW Cumberland Solar Facility in Virginia. “This approval helps realize our common goal to bring substantial economic benefits to Cumberland County and build energy independence for Virginia,” said Preston Schultz, Cumberland Solar Facility’s lead project developer. “We appreciate the… The post Hecate Energy approved for 150-MW solar project in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Verogy, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services announced the completion of a 139.5-kW rooftop solar energy project at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, Maine. The York Judicial Center’s installation is the first solar project completed for the State of Maine Judicial Branch. “Verogy is… The post Verogy completes rooftop solar project for Maine courthouse appeared first on Solar Power World.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority began construction of New York State’s largest onsite solar + storage project: a solar carport canopy at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Once operational, the solar carport project will generate electricity to help power the… The post TotalEnergies breaks ground on 12-MW solar + storage system at JFK Airport appeared first on Solar Power World.

As solar energy development accelerates, how do Americans actually feel about those large scale solar, or LSS, farms they see along the highway or near their neighborhood? A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin. Researchers… The post New survey finds neighbors of large-scale solar arrays want more input in planning appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Colorado Renewable Energy Siting Coalition, comprised of six conservation and environmental groups, have welcomed the introduction of a study bill that will examine the current pathways for siting utility-scale renewable energy projects and evaluate the impacts of those facilities on wildlife and communities. Sponsored by state Sen. Chris Hansen and Senate President Steve Fenberg,… The post New Colorado bill examines best practices for siting utility-scale renewable energy projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nextracker has announced the availability of its flagship NX Horizon solar tracker system with up to 35% lower carbon footprint. Marking a significant milestone for solar energy, the NX Horizon low-carbon tracker solution culminates Nextracker’s technology leadership and robust supply chain solutions including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) manufacturing, recycled steel and logistics… The post Nextracker releases new “low-carbon” tracker using recycled steel appeared first on Solar Power World.

Freedom Solar Power announced the largest commercial solar installation in the greater Houston, Texas area in partnership with Stainless Structurals, a supplier specializing in the design, production and distribution of stainless steel solutions. The 1.97-MW installation was completed in March 2024. The Stainless Structurals rooftop installation encompasses over 4,000 solar panels across 118,000 ft2 of… The post Freedom Solar Power completes 1.97-MW rooftop array for steel company appeared first on Solar Power World.

Anker SOLIX has announced the commercial launch of the Anker SOLIX X1 Home Energy Storage System across North America. The X1 home backup power system using LFP chemistry features a stackable and compact modular battery design, wide temperature range performance and an innovative energy optimizer. This combination aims to redefine residential backup power, offering significant… The post Anker SOLIX releases residential LFP battery system in the U.S. appeared first on Solar Power World.

On April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. The grant competition is funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda… The post EPA announces recipients of $7 billion in residential Solar for All grants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Maxeon Solar Technologies announced on April 19 that it has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against REC Solar Holdings and Hanwha, alleging infringement of Maxeon patents relating to TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) solar cell technology. After buying Solaria’s shingled-cell technology patents last year, Maxeon now holds over 1,650 granted… The post Maxeon sues REC and Hanwha for alleged TOPCon patent infringement appeared first on Solar Power World.

On April 16-18, Fronius USA opened its US headquarters’ solar panel roof and solar inverter lab to local fire department officials of the City of Portage’s Fire Department for fire safety training on solar power equipment. The Solar Solutions Management team at Fronius USA provided technical training on PV systems, which consisted of rapid shutdown… The post Fronius hosts firefighter solar safety training in Indiana appeared first on Solar Power World.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on April 19 released details for 35 projects across 20 states that voluntarily shared with DOE they received a total of $1.93 billion in allocations of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C). 48C is an allocated tax credit funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda through the… The post Biden Administration announces first manufacturers to qualify for 48C tax credits appeared first on Solar Power World.