On May 7, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, which would update Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard to require 100% renewables by 2035. H.289 passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities, so if Governor Scott vetoes the bill as expected, Renewable Energy Vermont believes it will become law when the Legislature reconvenes for its veto… The post Vermont legislature passes 100% renewable energy bill appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Powin has announced its new multi-cell-based hardware platform, the Powin Pod, designed for utility-scale projects. “We consistently challenge ourselves to improve our products and services to ensure we are continuously delivering nothing short of excellence to both new and existing customers,” said Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin. “This next-generation product advancement demonstrates our commitment to… The post Powin releases new utility-scale battery system appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Sungrow will showcase its new liquid-cooled battery energy storage system at the Cleanpower 2024 tradeshow this week in Minneapolis. Sungrow’s ESS technology incorporates liquid cooling to avoid pulling dust and humidity into the system, as well as advanced temperature management and fire suppression systems to enable more control of the system’s internal environment conditions and… The post Sungrow to display new 5-MWh ESS at Cleanpower tradeshow this week appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

RES announced it has been selected by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services at one of the largest solar projects in the United States. Built upon a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation, the partnership aims to maximize the performance of Repsol’s 637-MWDC Frye Solar facility in Kress, Texas. RES will perform preventive… The post RES tapped to manage O&M for one of the largest solar projects in the country appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Cypress Creek Renewables announced it has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas. The facility adds capacity to the grid as the need for energy in the state grows to an all-time high. The power plant boasts 208 MW of photovoltaic capacity, enough power to… The post Cypress Creek wraps up 208-MW solar + storage project for ERCOT appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Vermont is a state known for its rolling green hills spotted with dairy cows. The dairy industry generates over $2.2 billion for Vermont annually, yet, with increasingly thin profit margins, local farmers are looking for ways to compete without losing use of any of their land, moving to greener financial pastures with a community solar… The post Vermont dairy farms find a cash crop in community solar appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Two solar panel manufacturers have experienced fires at factories in recent weeks that may affect production for months to come. JinkoSolar revealed that a silicon wafer and solar cell manufacturing facility in Shanxi Province, China, had a fire accident on the afternoon of April 26, 2024. The local fire department quickly extinguished the fire. There… The post Recent fires may impact production output for two leading solar panel manufacturers appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

California may require licensed electricians for energy storage retrofits and maintenance Sacramento, California The California Contractors State License Board approved a new rule that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing solar systems or from performing maintenance on battery storage systems, including those they installed themselves. The electricians-only rule… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: May 2024 <br><span >A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.</span> appeared first on Solar Pow ..read more

Utility-scale distributor RP, formerly known as RPCS, will be the exclusive distribution partner of Huaxing Cable USA products to the United States. Huaxing of China offers lines of UL-certified conductors, PV wire, MV cable and concentric cable. “Between the policy tailwinds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and soaring load growth projections, we see an… The post RP to distribute Huaxing solar cable and wire products to US market appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Local solar installer Main Solar Solutions has introduced a 30-year solar component warranty, believed to be the first long-term warranty offering by a solar installer in Maine. “We understand that choosing to invest in a solar electric system is a significant decision for Maine homeowners,” said Sam Zuckerman, CEO at Maine Solar Solutions. “We’ve introduced… The post Maine Solar Solutions to offer 30-year warranty covering components, labor appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more