EDP Renewables North America is celebrating the inauguration of its 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA’s Scarlet I Solar Energy Park, consisting of 200 MW of solar and a 40-MW/160-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024. This second phase of the… The post EDPR adds another 200 MW of solar + storage to Fresno County project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar has launched its new n-type high-power TOPBiHiKu CS6.2 module series for non-residential markets. The module delivers a maximum power output up to 660 W and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.4%. Canadian Solar is beginning with its global deliveries in August 2025. The TOPCon 2.0 module uses fine line printing, which reduces… The post Canadian Solar to ship 660-W TOPCon module later this year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Commercial Solar Panel Recycling (CSPR) has officially opened its flagship solar panel processing facility in New Jersey. The processing site in Phillipsburg joins CSPR’s operational centers in Canajoharie, New York, and Atwater, California. In November 2024, CSPR was granted a Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) permit by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)… The post CSPR opens solar panel recycling facility in New Jersey appeared first on Solar Power World.

Array Technologies, a global provider of solar tracking technology products, expanded its SmarTrack software to include backtracking and diffuse optimization capabilities for its Array STI H250 dual-row tracker. This advancement brings algorithm training and optimization tools, which was tested on the DuraTrack platform, to H250 installations across global markets. “Our H250 tracker has long been… The post Array Technologies updates tracker software for backtracking, diffuse light yields appeared first on Solar Power World.

A new sonnen-led virtual power plant (VPP) is developing in Texas. Abundance Energy customers can use their sonnenConnect home batteries to support grid stability and lower their own electricity costs. Optimized through the integration of Energywell Technology’s Proton platform with sonnen’s VPP battery control technology, each battery is continuously managed in response to market price… The post sonnen continues VPP focus in Texas with latest development appeared first on Solar Power World.

On May 1, 38 House Republicans sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee asking for a full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act in budget reconciliation. The signers assert the IRA will cost taxpayers $1 trillion over the next decade and will “jeopardize America’s return to energy dominance.” The… The post 38 House Republicans seek full repeal of IRA appeared first on Solar Power World.

Solargik, an international solar tracker manufacturer, launched SOMA Pro, its next-generation intelligent monitoring and control platform, at Intersolar Europe 2025. SOMA Pro is a tracker-native software system that fully integrates monitoring, diagnostics and performance control in one service. SOMA Pro, Solargik’s AI-powered platform, is built into the core of the company’s own tracker hardware, drawing… The post Solargik debuts solar tracker operations platform SOMA Pro appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable Properties announced it has broken ground on three new solar projects in California. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the projects will deliver over 17 MWDC of clean, renewable power to customers through programs offered by Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Optus Bank, Pathward, N.A., and BridgePeak Energy Capital are… The post Renewable Properties starts construction on 17-MW California community solar + storage portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Nexamp announced it will develop a portfolio of roughly 100 new projects across the U.S. as part of a long-term agreement with Microsoft. Spanning communities across the country, these solar farms will add approximately 300 MWAC of distributed clean energy capacity to local grids — enough to power nearly 100,000 homes annually. Under the agreement,… The post Microsoft inks agreement with Nexamp for 300 MW of new community solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Briggs & Stratton has introduced a dual 200-amp automatic transfer switch (ATS) to comply with NEC 2023 standards, which require separate compartments for breakers. Briggs & Stratton claims this new model, 071257, is the only ATS of its kind that’s currently available on the market. As of February of this year, 17 states have adopted… The post New Briggs & Stratton automatic transfer switch complies with NEC 2023 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tigo Energy has announced the 725W evolution of the TS4-A family of MLPE products. The new higher-current 725W TS4-A product family serves the entire solar market, from residential to C&I installations. For countries requiring UL-certification of MLPE products, the 725W TS4-A-O is available immediately. The 725W Tigo TS4-A models deliver enhanced energy harvesting, with increased… The post Tigo scales up TS4 MLPE line to match more powerful modules appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarServ Protect has announced a comprehensive 10-year labor warranty designed to eliminate confusion for customers purchasing solar systems. While manufacturers typically provide 25-year warranties on their products, many customers — both residential and commercial — assume this coverage includes labor. In reality, manufacturer warranties generally apply only to hardware, leaving installation and service-related costs uncovered.… The post SolarServ Protect now offering 10-year solar labor warranty appeared first on Solar Power World.