Four more solar projects announced in Duke Energy Florida territory

Duke Energy Florida just announced four new solar projects that will begin construction in 2022. The four new sites: The 74.9-MW Hildreth Solar Power Plant in Suwannee County, Florida, will use bifacial solar panels on trackers. The 74.9-MW…

Palmetto looks to streamline residential solar proposals with new service

Clean energy technology company Palmetto launched a new service it claims can generate a solar proposal with a system design within 60 seconds of entering a homeowner’s utility information. An “Instant Proposal” determines the viability…

IPS Solar empowers Minnesota tribe to take control of their energy and save their lake

Red Lake Nation members install solar in their community. The Red Lake Nation, a tribe whose reservation is more than four hours north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, is named for its central body of water — one of the largest lakes in…

2021 Top Solar Advocate: Sarah Wochos, Borrego

In acknowledgement of the 10th anniversary of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors list, the editorial team proudly recognizes four individuals for Top Solar Champions awards. These special awards highlight four individuals working…

Solar Power World announces the release of the 10th Top Solar Contractors list

The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing, thanks to a pro-renewables presidential administration and increased concern over climate change. Solar Power World, the solar industry’s leading business-to-business publication, today recognizes…

Morningstar charge controllers can now support solar + storage projects in hazardous locations

Morningstar Corporation announced its signature SunSaver and higher-powered ProStar solar charge controller lines have achieved certifications for HazLoc use in North America with UL/CSA ratings. Morningstar’s new wider range of solar chargers…

Intersect Power taps Signal Energy, Nextracker for new 728-MW solar portfolio

Intersect Power has selected Signal Energy as the EPC firm for its new portfolio of solar projects in Texas and California. The developer has also chosen Nextracker’s NX Horizon smart solar trackers and TrueCapture yield optimization software…

The NAACP publishes set of Equitable Solar Policy Principles for advocates, lawmakers

Today, the NAACP’s Solar Equity Initiative released a set of Equitable Solar Policy Principles to ensure internal alignment and develop a shared understanding of equitable solar policy. These principles can assist advocates and policymakers…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $52.5 million available for community solar projects serving disadvantaged communities

On July 20, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of the Inclusive Community Solar Adder program that makes $52.5 million available for community solar projects that support underserved New Yorkers and disadvantaged communities. Projects…

SolarEdge releases new line of string inverters for C&I solar projects

SolarEdge has introduced a new range of commercial inverters with Synergy Technology, now available for rooftop, ground mount and carport applications, in North America. Reaching up to 120 kW, SolarEdge’s Three Phase Inverters with Synergy…