Ameresco has announced the installation of a 230-kW solar portfolio for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) in Massachusetts. The project is split into two separate systems, the first of which was installed in front of the meter for off-site energy utilization in the form of community solar. The second system was installed… The post Ameresco installs 230-kW solar portfolio for Massachusetts public utility appeared first on Solar Power World.

Schneider Electric has unveiled an energy storage system for grid-scale applications. The company’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is the cornerstone for a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimization, and world-renowned digital and field services. Distribution company Graybar is the first channel partner for Schneider Electric’s new BESS, offered as part of… The post Schneider Electric releases 7-ft and 20-ft BESS designs appeared first on Solar Power World.

Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released a comprehensive white paper on interconnection challenges in the solar and storage industry and proposed new solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition. The report builds on recent analyses from Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy and recommends that grid operators and… The post Advocates unveil new solutions to improve clean energy interconnection appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Dept. of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today describing rules and definitions for the transfer of eligible credits in a taxable year, including specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors act (CHIPs) enable taxpayers to take advantage of certain… The post IRS releases final rules for solar tax credit transferability appeared first on Solar Power World.

Late last week, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) dealt a blow to the state’s goal of rapidly growing local energy storage capacity, according to the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). The CSLB voted to approve a new rule that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing… The post California licensing board now requiring licensed electricians for energy storage retrofits and maintenance appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy Toolbase, Socomec and Sprocket Power have deployed an energy storage system (ESS) at a New York car dealership to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand charges and participate in the state’s demand response programs. Sprocket Power spearheaded the installation of a 100-kW/186-kWh ESS at the Vail Buick GMC dealership in Bedford Hills, New York. The… The post New York car dealership installs solar + ESS to support EV charging on grid appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pivot Energy and the University of Denver (DU) are partnering to construct on-campus solar facilities and off-site net-metering solar projects, totaling over 23 MWDC. DU will utilize renewable energy generated by solar installations owned and operated by Pivot Energy, allowing the university to offset total campus electricity consumption with clean solar power, helping pave the… The post University of Denver to work with Pivot Energy for 23 MW of solar power appeared first on Solar Power World.

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.

A new antidumping/countervailing duty petition has been filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Dept. of Commerce concerning silicon solar cells and panels made in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, which includes U.S. solar manufacturers Convalt Energy, First Solar, Meyer Burger, Mission Solar,… The post New AD/CVD petition filed against solar cells and panels from Southeast Asia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Today, EnergySage, a marketplace for consumers to shop, compare, and save on clean home energy solutions, released the results of its eighth annual Electrification Contractor Survey, the first to expand to include professionals operating in solar-adjacent, whole-home electrification fields, from energy storage and heat pump systems to electric vehicle charger installations and main panel upgrades.… The post Survey finds majority of solar contractors expect growth over next three years appeared first on Solar Power World.

Terrepower, the recycling division of BBB Industries and Ontility, has opened its solar panel recycling line at its facility in Sparta, Tennessee. The Terrepower facility offers complete separation of solar panel materials such as aluminum, glass, precious metals, silicon, plastic and components. This process should allow for more efficient offloading of materials for reuse. “We… The post Terrepower opens solar panel recycling facility in Tennessee appeared first on Solar Power World.

Standard Solar along with CQI Associates have partnered with Unity Christian School in Decatur, Illinois, a ministry of the Lutheran School Association, to bring sustainable solar power to its campus located on Mound Road. The project, developed and installed in collaboration with CQI Associates, Straight Up Solar and Lightwave Solar, marks a significant step toward reducing the school’s carbon footprint while… The post Illinois school installs solar project between athletic fields appeared first on Solar Power World.