SunPower principal executive officer Tom Werner today released a letter to employees that announces layoffs and division closures. To achieve financial viability, SunPower will move to a low fixed-cost model that should better react to market fluctuations. The company will wind down its SunPower Residential Installation (SPRI) locations and close SunPower Direct sales. SunPower will… The post SunPower to cut nearly 25% of workforce, including direct residential sales appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Solar architectural firm Lumos Solar has issued a recall on its Vision solar panel series. The Colorado-based company has previously contracted a California OEM to make its proprietary bifacial solar panels often used in solar awnings, canopies, pergolas and façades. A letter to customers states that incorrect bypass diode wiring was found in a limited… The post Lumos recalls latest run of Vision solar panel series appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) announced they will partner to administer a $156 million program to expand the use of renewable solar energy in traditionally underserved Ohio communities. As part of the new program, the agencies will provide grants and low-cost financing for residential and community solar… The post Ohio to boost residential solar deployment in disadvantaged communities appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Anker SOLIX has announced the commercial launch of the Anker SOLIX X1 Home Energy Storage System across North America. The X1 home backup power system using LFP chemistry features a stackable and compact modular battery design, wide temperature range performance and an innovative energy optimizer. This combination aims to redefine residential backup power, offering significant… The post Anker SOLIX releases residential LFP battery system in the U.S. appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Enphase Energy announced the launch of Enphase Power Control software that can integrate with the Enphase Energy System in North America. Enphase Power Control dynamically controls the power produced by an Enphase Energy System. This gives installers more flexibility in system design to build larger systems, avoid costly main panel upgrades and meet utility and… The post Enphase releases new power control software to enhance battery installs appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Duke Energy is implementing an incentive program called PowerPair for installing home solar generation with battery energy storage in the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress service areas in North Carolina. The company received approval from the North Carolinas Utility Commission (NCUC) for the program on January 11, 2024. The one-time incentive-based program, designed… The post Duke Energy to pilot VPP and battery incentive program in North Carolina appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that 2024 has begun with strong growth by solar in both total capacity and electrical generation. This is projected to continue for at least the next two to three… The post US solar industry kicks off 2024 with biggest January ever appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Aurora Solar has released its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot.” This report examines early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through three unique data sources: Aurora’s solar projects database of more than nine million projects over the past two years; a survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners about their solar adoption behaviors and motivations; and, a survey… The post Aurora Solar releases latest Solar Industry Snapshot appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

The Home Depot has partnered with Sunnova Energy International to be the sole provider of solar and battery storage services in the home improvement retailer’s stores across the United States. This working agreement will provide consumers with access to the Sunnova Adaptive Home energy offerings in over 2,000 Home Depot stores. “We are thrilled to… The post Sunnova to offer solar + storage services at Home Depots across the US appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Despite the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a large number of homeowners have not taken advantage of the tax incentives. This presents a unique opportunity for contractors to tie these tax savings into their customer offerings. Educating homeowners on the benefits of the potential tax incentives will drive sales and improve cost savings… The post Tuning homeowners into the IRA’s many tax incentives appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more