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Graphic Products offers complete solar labeling kit for installers and...
Labeling components of a solar PV system is not only a good idea for asset management and inventory, but it’s also critical to maintain safety. Firefighters rely on solar labels to identify hazards,...
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Proposed transmission project could bring solar from Canada to New England
National Grid announced a proposal to develop a new transmission project that would bring up to 1,200 MW of clean energy, like solar, from Canada to the New England power grid. To drive down costs,...
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Anheuser-Busch commits to 100% renewable electricity, including solar
Anheuser-Busch InBev announced a commitment to secure 100% of the company’s purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025. In total, this will shift 6 terawatt-hours of electricity annually to...
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IDT arc fault detector helps protect solar installations from fire hazards
Integrated Device Technology (IDT) introduced a single-chip photovoltaic DC arc fault detector to help protect against fire hazards in solar power systems. The ZNRG2061 is a system-on-chip (SoC) built...
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March 2017 issue: The Installation Issue + 17 Tips for Better Projects + More
The next solar battle: grid upgrades With the investment tax credit extension firmly in our rearview mirror, we’re approaching the next fork in the road of solar acceleration—grid stability and...
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Solar skyscraper brings renewable energy to new heights
Despite its dense urban environment, the Big Apple is striving for more solar. Residential installations have surged to nearly 6,000 in 2016, from less than 200 five years ago, according to SEIA. It’s...
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Avoid mis-wiring an east-west array
As east-west arrays become increasingly common, they bring an important additional requirement: The modules on the east and west orientations need to be wired to different inverter MPP zones, or...
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Q&A with Axitec Solar: 2017 U.S. plans for the German module brand
We recently had a conversation with Rolf Brenner, CEO of the U.S. division of German solar module manufacturer AXITEC. The company has had a U.S. presence since 2013 and just recently got involved with...
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Solar Basics video: What are the different types of solar inverters?
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. Inverters are an important part of any solar...
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Yingli Solar produces interdigitated back contact n-type solar cells on pilot...
Yingli Solar has produced the first interdigitated back contact (IBC) n-type solar cells based on 6-inch wafers at an industrial pilot line within just three months by adopting the new production...
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Smart Electric Power Alliance finalizes merger with SGIP
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) announced it had completed the process to merge with SGIP. The two organizations will continue under the SEPA brand and organizational umbrella. The merger...
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Connecticut solar advocates, lawmakers discuss community solar possibilities
Local clean energy and housing advocates joined state lawmakers in a public event highlighting the benefits of shared solar and other low-income solar programs for customers and communities. The...
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May 2015 issue: Solar Trends Breaking Through + More
What’s trending in solar? Has the U.S. solar industry changed since we launched Solar Power World in 2011? More than slightly. For starters, the U.S. has five times the solar capacity. And for...
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Magnolia Solar awarded U.S. patent for flexible thin-film solar cells
Ecoark Holdings announced its subsidiary Magnolia Solar has recently been awarded a new U.S. patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The U.S. Patent No 9,590,133 issued on...
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Florida Power & Light announces an additional 1.5 GW of solar projects over...
Florida Power & Light Company announced it now expects to add a total of nearly 2,100 MW of new solar across Florida in the next seven years, including approximately 600 MW previously announced,...
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Bay Area installers at odds over PG&E’s “Solar Choice” program
PG&E is the latest utility to offer customers the opportunity to purchase solar power from their electric provider. The Bay Area utility encourages those who want to lower their environmental...
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Solar will be standard on 126-home community being built in Manteca, California
Lafferty Communities is announcing the release of its latest phase in the new home community–Oakwood Shores in Manteca, California. PetersenDean Roofing & Solar will provide solar power systems as...
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Department of Defense and Eaton demo microgrid in Michigan
Power management company Eaton was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct a microgrid demonstration under the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) at Ft....
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Webinar: How Photovoltaic Systems Can Help Stabilize and Secure Utility Grids...
Join us for a free, live webinar on April 27th at 2pm EDT. With a continuously increasing amount of renewable energy in the utility grid, the market is facing new challenges and requirements....
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M+W Group reaches 1-GW milestone in solar installations
The M+W Group, a Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor, has achieved a key milestone in its continued evolution as a leading solar EPC company. With its portfolio of completed and active construction...
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