The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), in partnership with the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), has selected six local solar developers and contractors to support 150 solar installations on single-family homes for income-qualified residents in 2025. This investment builds on DCSEU’s work on the District’s Solar for All program which has provided 668… The post Solar for All covering cost of another 150 residential solar projects in DC appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Enerflo, an end-to-end solar sales and fulfillment platform, has launched four new native features: QuickQuote, Title Check, Battery Sizing Tool and Savings Calculator & Forecaster. QuickQuote leverages Google’s Project Sunroof and Enerflo’s proprietary data to generate instant solar estimates based on a homeowner’s address and utility provider. The QuickQuote engine integrates Enerflo’s savings forecaster with… The post Enerflo adds four new native features to sales platform appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Miami-Dade County’s Board and Code Administration Division issued a notice of acceptance for QuickBOLT’s Stone Coated Steel Roof Hook, approving the mount for use in severe weather conditions. Miami-Dade is a regulatory authority on construction products, determining whether they are fit for use in high-velocity hurricane environments. The Stone Coated Steel Roof Hook is a… The post QuickBOLT stone-coated steel solar mount passes Miami-Dade approval appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Fortress Power has unveiled a modular, stackable and VPP-ready energy storage system for the residential market — eForce. With its robust all-weather design and user-friendly features, each eForce LFP module has a 9.6-kWh capacity and guaranteed 8,000 cycles. “Fortress Power is renowned for delivering durable and reliable energy storage solutions to both off-grid and grid-tied… The post Fortress Power releases 9.6-kWh eForce residential battery appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

SolaTrim has launched a new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects, the ST-500 panel. Measuring 5 in. in height, the ST-500 offers enhanced versatility for protecting solar arrays from harmful pests and debris buildup with less trimming needed. The ST-500 features durable, weather-resistant aluminum construction with a sleek black coating for a seamless appearance. Its… The post SolaTrim releases new pest-abatement system for residential solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

SolarReviews has announced the results of its 2025 survey of the solar industry, detailed in the 2025 Solar Industry Survey report. The survey — now in its third year — was conducted from December 2, 2024 through January 3, 2025, receiving responses from companies that represent many facets of the solar industry. See the key… The post SolarReviews survey finds most residential contractors confident about business in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

FranklinWH Energy Storage has unveiled the newest addition to its aPower lithium-iron phosphate energy storage series, the aPower S. The new residential battery has a 15-kWh capacity and 15-year warranty. It is also FranklinWH’s first battery to use Gen 2 grid-scale cells that generate more than 10,000 cycles. aPower S contains a hybrid inverter, directly… The post FranklinWH unveils new aPower battery with direct solar integration appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

SPAN has announced two new models of smart panels, SPAN Panel MAIN 40 +MID and SPAN Panel MLO 48. The panels have 25 to 50% more breaker spaces than the original SPAN Panel and include SPAN PowerUp software, making any new home all-electric ready with a flexible electrical foundation for their evolving needs. According to… The post New SPAN smart electric panels include double the breaker spaces appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Three years after first unveiling a nailable solar shingle to the market, GAF Energy today launches its second evolution of the Timberline Solar product. Timberline Solar ES 2 delivers 23% more power than its predecessor — 57 W per shingle. “Timberline Solar ES 2 represents everything we’ve learned about solar roofing, enhanced by extensive feedback from… The post GAF Energy launches more powerful Timberline Solar shingle appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Scanifly, a PV design and field operations software provider, has integrated with Unirac, a North American producer of solar mounting and racking solutions. The partnership connects Scanifly’s site survey and design platform directly to Unirac’s plan set portal, creating an automated workflow. “Solar contractors spend too much time moving data between different software tools,” said… The post Scanifly aerial imaging integrates with Unirac U-Builder design platform appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more