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I sold my solar company to my employees. Now I help other founders do the same
22+ hour, 39+ min ago (995+ words) By Dr. Fariborz Mahjouri, PE | June 23, 2026 I have been involved in the solar industry for more than 40 years. During that time, I founded several companies, developed solar projects for organizations including NASA, the Pentagon and commercial clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic…...
Sonoma CCA matches solar and storage capacities on latest dual project
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (154+ words) Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U. S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email Kelly. Renewable Properties has completed the 4-MW Redemeyer Road Solar project in Ukiah, California. The system…...
Solar companies expand clean energy access in rural NC community
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (154+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 18, 2026 In the heart of the Emma community just outside Asheville, North Carolina, a transformation is taking place that goes far beyond hardwire and wires. While the transition to renewable energy is often seen as a luxury,…...
Former Illinois coal mine now supports 650 community solar subscribers
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (139+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 18, 2026 Nexamp and Turning Point Energy have commissioned two community solar projects in Minonk, Illinois, on a reclaimed former coal mine site in Woodford County. The two Minonk community solar projects have a combined capacity of 9. 8 MW…...
Op-ed: Domestic content value goes beyond ITC qualification
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (407+ words) By Robert Souliere, Director of Business Development, American Steel and Aluminum | June 17, 2026 Domestic content has become one of the most important levers available to solar developers. For years, procurement teams were trained to optimize around the lowest upfront cost. That…...
Sun Style solar shingles to be installed on clubhouse at Arizona luxury condo community
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (355+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 17, 2026 A luxury condominium community in North Scottsdale, Arizona, will have a central clubhouse that features Certain Teed's Sun Style solar shingles. Designed by KTGY, the clubhouse draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, featuring linear…...
Eos brings second zinc battery manufacturing line online in Pennsylvania
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (196+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 17, 2026 Eos Energy Enterprises announced that its zinc-based battery Thorn Hill manufacturing facility in Marshall Township, Pennsylvania, is now online. Eos also operates a second manufacturing line in the Pittsburgh area. The two facilities are expected to…...
When mentioned in listing, homes with solar sell for thousands more
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (287+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 17, 2026 Homebuyers pay 1-2% more for homes with rooftop solar or high-efficiency heat pumps, but current homeowners appear largely unaware of these assets" resale value, according to new research conducted by home energy intelligence company 257. After cuts to…...
Convalt Energy agrees to buy New Mexico site for solar manufacturing campus
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (224+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | June 17, 2026 Convalt Energy is trying again. The company that bought the manufacturing equipment from the former Solar World facility for a new solar panel assembly site in New York has now set its sights on an "advanced…...
Clean Choice Energy expands to Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (148+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 17, 2026 Renewable energy aggregator Clean Choice Energy is expanding into Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Now, nearly 1. 5 million households across these states can join Clean Choice to access clean energy for their homes and businesses. Clean…...