OpenSolar 3.0 offers solar design, lead gen and workflow services for free
OpenSolar announced the new OpenSolar 3.0 — a software platform for solar installers that combines AI-powered design, lead generation and a fully integrated workflow — all free of charge. OS 3.0 is the company’s biggest release to date, reimagining the installer experience from first customer contact to system install and final payment. “OS 3.0 is… […]
Intersolar changes Solar Games to point-based system, expands eligibility
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) announced the 2026 Solar Games in San Diego, California, will feature two key changes: Point-based system: Instead of single-elimination, teams now compete for points each round. The teams with the highest totals advance, ensuring the top performers are in the finals. Updated eligibility: Teams that have competed two… […]
SolarEdge begins exporting US-made residential inverters
SolarEdge announced its first international shipments are now underway from its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The first exports for the residential solar segment are now being shipped to international customers in Australia, with shipments to additional international markets expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. C&I solar products are also on track to begin international shipments… […]
Clean energy jobs grew 3x faster than rest of U.S. economy in 2024
Clean energy jobs grew more than three times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy in 2024, adding almost 100,000 new jobs and bringing the total number of clean energy workers in U.S. to 3.56 million, according to the tenth annual “Clean Jobs America” report released today by the national, nonpartisan business group E2.… […]
Historic Howard Theatre in D.C. adds 106-kW rooftop solar array
The historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., has added a new 106.82-kW rooftop solar array paired with storage with help from the DC Green Bank and DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). The Howard Theatre is the oldest theater built for African American entertainment in U.S. history and was added to the National Register of Historic… […]
Arizona steps up as next state to prioritize renewable energy development in face of federal pullback
On Sept. 15, Governor Katie Hobbs signed Executive Order 2025-13 to cut red tape, unlock Arizona’s energy potential and deliver lower energy costs for Arizonans. The executive order directs State Land to develop a report within 30 days outlining proposals to streamline and expedite processes for energy infrastructure development on state land. State Land will… […]
Chemitek releases new solar cleaning solutions designed for agrivoltaic projects
Chemitek Solar has announced a new range of cleaning solutions specifically designed for agrivoltaic systems. These systems present unique challenges such as organic soiling, agricultural residues, limited accessibility and the presence of crops, which can limit the application of cleaning products, requiring carefully tailored solutions to avoid interference with agricultural activities. Chemitek has two new… […]
SunPower acquiring TPO residential solar company Sunder Energy
SunPower is acquiring residential solar competitor Sunder Energy, based in South Jordan, Utah. The transaction is scheduled to close this week. Sunder Energy is expected to end 2025 with 46 MW of solar sales contracts. The cost of the acquisition is $40 million in cash, plus 10 million shares of common stock, subject to SunPower… […]
Verogy building 6th community solar project for Connecticut state program
Verogy, a solar developer based in Connecticut, has started construction on its sixth solar project under the state’s Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) program in 2025. These projects total more than 30 MW of solar power. The SCEF program, overseen by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), was designed to expand access to solar… […]
New tool from Amperon can predict electricity demand up to 7 months ahead
Energy forecasting and analytics provider Amperon has announced the launch of its weather-informed grid demand Mid-Term Forecast (MTF), giving energy market participants a view of electricity demand up to seven months in advance. Updated daily with hourly granularity, this product enables traders, utilities and operators to better manage risk, hedge positions and prepare for seasonal… […]