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New Jersey lawmakers say 'yes' to plug-in solar
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (193+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | July 2, 2026 New Jersey lawmakers unanimously passed legislation to expand access to "plug-in solar" systems to all, including renters and apartment-dwellers. The Garden State Plug-In Solar Act (S2368/A4836) removes outdated restrictions that have historically blocked plug-in solar, and gives…...
Private equity firm acquiring EDF's North American renewables business
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (206+ words) Solar Power World A global investment firm is acquiring EDF power solutions North America and its portfolio of renewable energy projects. KKR, a private equity firm, is purchasing EDF's renewable energy business for $4. 2 billion. EDF power solutions is a turnkey…...
Why Verified Waterproofing and Load Testing Matter for Solar Mounting on Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (452+ words) By Sponsored Content | July 1, 2026 By Ali Turner, Principal Writer and Content Strategist For years, rooftop solar mounting decisions have centered on speed, component count and compatibility. Those factors still matter. But the next standard for confidence goes beyond installation convenience....
El Paso launches solar group buying program Switch Together
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (162+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | July 1, 2026 "If ever you've thought about going solar, now's your chance, said Sam Silerio, Solar United Neighbors Texas Program Director. Switch Together helps you learn if going solar is right for you. You'll have expert guidance through…...
New Energy Equity community solar project funds scholarship program
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (170+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 30, 2026 Renewable energy developer New Energy Equity along with community leaders and Harlem School District officials and students gathered in Machesney Park, Illinois, on Wednesday to celebrate the energization of a new 5. 5-MW community solar project. Superintendent…...
Op-ed: Lean construction principles in utility-scale solar
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (534+ words) Solar Power World As utility-scale solar projects continue to grow in complexity, engineering, procurement and construction teams are under increasing pressure to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget. While advancements in technology and equipment have improved project execution…...
2 California community centers strengthen resilience with solar + storage projects
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (304+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 29, 2026 Two critical community facilities in Marin County, California, are safeguarding residents during power outages, reducing energy costs and easing strain on the electric grid with solar and energy storage. "I'm excited to see these two projects…...
Renewable America builds 1. 9-MW solar portfolio for California nut company
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (244+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 29, 2026 Pearl Crop, a family-run nut processing business, was facing escalating energy prices, so it commissioned Renewable America to build 1. 9 MWDC of commercial solar projects to help cover those costs. The agreement between Renewable America and Pearl…...
Illinois solar project shortens interconnection by tying into natural gas infrastructure
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (123+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 29, 2026 Earthrise Energy's Archtop Solar Project, comprising Gibson City Solar 1 and 2, and totaling 270 MWAC, reached commercial operation on June 9. The project is the first application of Earthrise's surplus interconnection strategy. Through this approach, 270 MW of new solar…...
Meta data center PPA spurs another 220 MW of Texas solar
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (168+ words) By Billy Ludt | June 29, 2026 Sabanci Renewables, a subsidiary of Turkish energy company Sabanci Holding, has entered a power purchase agreement with Facebook parent company Meta for 100% output of its 100 MWAC/130 MWDC Lucky 7 Solar and 120 MWAC/156 MWDC Pepper Solar projects in…...