Yokogawa Incorporates PXiSE Renewable Energy Asset Control Software

Yokogawa Electric Corp. has acquired all of the outstanding shares of PXiSE Energy Solutions LLC, a San Diego-based developer of software that enables utilities and other grid operators…

NREL Offers U.S. Power Sector Scenarios with Grid Impacts and Uncertainties

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory‘s (NREL) 2021 Standard Scenarios Outlook is a suite of annually released future scenarios for U.S. power sector evolution through 2050. In its…

Utility RFP Focused on Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard

PPL Electric Utilities – a utility providing electric delivery service to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in Pennsylvania…

Amazon announces 8 new U.S. solar projects

A rooftop solar system installed at Amazon’s fulfillment warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey. P2 Photography Amazon has announced 18 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K.,…

IronRidge mounting products now integrated on OpenSolar design platform

Solar design software provider OpenSolar has integrated IronRidge‘s solar racking and mounting products on its website, opensolar.com. OpenSolar gives installers access to software for solar design, sales and installation processes. “OpenSolar…

Mitrex releases dual-module PV product

Canadian BIPV company Mitrex Integrated Solar Technology has released a new product of two solar panels enclosed in one frame it says can reach 800 W. The monocrystalline solar panels are made in Canada and come with Mitrex’s 25-year warranty. “We…

Enphase batteries can now be used in VPP by Arizona Public Service

Enphase Energy’s IQ batteries can now participate in Arizona Public Service’s pilot virtual power plant and grid services program. APS customers who sign up for the program and just share their data with APS, including information about…

Three ways to close a residential energy storage sale

Solar Basics is a video series by Solar Power World created to help installers learn about the business, tools and tricks of the solar power trade. Selling energy storage along with a solar project isn’t easy, but the benefits are growing…

Solar Power World editors pick the Top Products of 2021

While not completely back to “before COVID” times, this past year has felt like a return to normal solar installation activity. Projects are still going ahead, now with extra focus on product improvements that lend toward more remote…

Honnold Foundation, Sunrun launch new solar fundraising campaign

The Honnold Foundation, a solar energy access nonprofit founded in 2012 by prominent rock climber Alex Honnold and Sunrun have announced a new fundraising campaign to catalyze innovation in solar energy access in underserved communities around…