New AC and smart module company Solvari announced that its Solvari SR solar panel for the residential market has passed UL/CSA 61730 and UL 2703 certification testing. Solvari has also completed testing through NREL to ensure a 25-year performance lifetime. The Solvari SR AC module has mounts pre-installed on its corners, and features a pre-attached… The post Solvari AC module completes UL 2703 certification testing appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued its required update of the state’s net-metering program. As a result of the adjustments, future net-metering systems that apply for permits on or after August 1, 2024, will see a small net decrease in compensation — less than three-fourths of a cent — compared to what existing systems… The post Vermont slightly lowers net-metering rate during biennial update appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

FTC Solar, a solar tracker manufacturer, has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing solar panel damage caused by hail storms. The solution pairs proprietary with meteorological data to automatically adjust the positioning of solar panels, reducing the risk of hail-related damage. “We’re excited to introduce our Automated Hail Stow Solution, offering a… The post FTC Solar adds new hail safety measures for solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

TotalEnergies and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have dedicated the Orinda Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project (Orinda PV), EBMUD’s largest solar facility. Designed, built, owned and operated by TotalEnergies, the 4.6-MW project will supply the not-for-profit water agency with approximately 10 million kWh of clean solar energy per year under a long-term PPA, significantly… The post TotalEnergies completes 4.6-MW solar project for California water agency appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

JinkoSolar announced it has reached a conversion efficiency of 33.24% of its n-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell, as tested by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The tandem solar cell employed Jinko’s n-type high-efficiency monocrystalline TOPCon solar cell as the bottom cell. This conversion efficiency for the perovskite/TOPCon… The post Jinko reaches 33.24% efficiency on TOPCon-perovskite tandem solar cell appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve a revised proposed decision on the state’s community solar program on May 30 that solar advocates warned would not correct course for a failing sector. Derek Chernow, Western Regional Director for the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), issued the following response to the CPUC’s vote on… The post CPUC approves PG&E-backed community solar decision appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Alliant Energy completed constructing its Grant County Solar Project, a 200-MW solar array in Potosi, Wisconsin, that can generate enough electricity to power more than 50,000 homes annually. The project’s completion is the culmination of Alliant Energy’s multi-phase buildout of 12 utility-scale solar projects in Wisconsin totaling 1.089 GW. This investment in a more diverse… The post Alliant Energy completes 12th project in 1.1-GW Wisconsin solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Commercial solar loan platform Sunstone Credit will work with global asset finance company DLL to provide solar financing solutions throughout the United States. Through this partnership, Sunstone Credit will leverage DLL’s global reach, as well as its customer service and product offering to bring creative new financing solutions to the U.S. commercial solar market. The… The post Sunstone Credit to expand solar financing options through DLL partnership appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Play Mart recently broke ground for a more than $3 million expansion project in Pulaski County, Kentucky, that will add equipment, personnel and materials to meet the growing demands of this global playground manufacturer. This expansion features a 252-kW solar project powered by 20 dual-axis trackers from Oregon-based Stracker Solar, making Play Mart one of… The post Kentucky’s first 100% solar-powered factory uses Stracker Solar systems appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more

Solar panel company LONGi has launched its latest design, the Hi-Mo X6 Max series, which uses the industry-compromised new wafer size of 182.2 × 191.6 mm (M11). The M11 wafer size was agreed to by six manufacturers in 2023 — Canadian Solar, Chint (Astronergy), DAS Solar, LONGi, Risen Energy and Tongwei. The new rectangular wafer… The post LONGi launches solar panel series using new M11 wafer size appeared first on Solar Power World ..read more