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EcoFlow releases new 5-kWh energy storage system

EcoFlow has released a new energy storage system, the Titan Series. The residential battery comes in three versions: 5000, 5000 Plus, and 5000 Classic. The flagship of the lineup, Titan 5000 Plus, delivers 7.2 kW of output from a 5-kWh battery. Titan can scale up to 30 kWh. Paired with the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel…

Integrated Power Services acquires aftermarket solar inverter company Bold Renewables

First cranberries harvested from bogs with solar panels overhead

Solar + storage construction starts on Project Sterling in Arizona

4-hour battery storage is cheaper to install than gas turbines all across globe

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From broken panels to responsible recovery: Green Clean Solar leads industry recycling efforts

Solar projects are built to generate clean energy, but construction and operations can also generate materials that need to be managed responsibly. At a solar site in Maysville, Georgia, broken and damaged solar panels created a need for a responsible recycling solution, bringing in Green Clean Solar, a Georgia-based, woman-owned company specializing in solar waste…

Balcony solar laws classify the technology as household appliances

Solar on Staten Island affordable housing serves community and tenants
Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact

Why NERC compliance starts in solar project design

Microinverter manufacturers anticipate a growing balcony solar market

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Solar Spotlight: Engineering beyond specification

As utility-scale solar and energy storage continue to drive grid expansion, the engineering decisions made early in a project’s lifecycle…

Home energy sales in 2026: Why solar companies are expanding beyond panels

For years, the residential solar pitch was: Reduce your electricity bill, go green, here’s your payback period. And for years,…

Solar panel wiring basics: How to wire solar panels

Solar panel wiring (also known as stringing), and how to wire solar panels together, is a fundamental topic for any…

Solar energy storage: everything you need to know

Even the most ardent solar evangelists can agree on one limitation solar panels have: they only produce electricity when the sun is shining.…

Community Solar 101 — How It Works

For many U.S. households and businesses, installing rooftop solar isn’t an option — whether due to renting, roof condition, shading,…

Beyond solar: The European playbook for whole home electrification

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right…

Three reasons your customers want a battery right now

Here’s what’s driving the storage market — and where the next wave of opportunity is hiding in plain sight. If…

Solar Spotlight: The AI-powered future of solar field operations

Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve…

Why Verified Waterproofing and Load Testing Matter for Solar Mounting on Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs

By Ali Turner, Principal Writer and Content Strategist As commercial and industrial solar continues to expand, exposed-fastened metal roofs remain…

The Hidden Performance Gap Costing Solar Asset Owners Millions
Powered by Sunstall's 15+ years of field expertise, Sunformance is the dedicated performance recovery partner for commercial and utility-scale solar owners who need more than standard O&M.

By Megan Kjar, Marketing Director — Sunformance Powered by Sunstall’s 15+ years of field expertise, Sunformance is the dedicated performance…

Did the Solar Tax Credit Expire in 2026? Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know

If you heard that the federal solar tax credit expired and assumed that meant solar was no longer worth it,…

Solar competition is up — and trust is winning

The solar market has always been competitive, and it’s only becoming more so. In fact, 54% of solar salespeople reported…

EcoFlow releases new 5-kWh energy storage system

By Billy Ludt | October 13, 2026

Integrated Power Services acquires aftermarket solar inverter company Bold Renewables

By Kelly Pickerel | October 13, 2026

First cranberries harvested from bogs with solar panels overhead

By SPW | October 12, 2026

September/October 2026 issue: Preparing for tomorrow’s solar and storage trends

By Kelly Pickerel | October 8, 2026

Solar + storage construction starts on Project Sterling in Arizona

By Kelly Pickerel | October 8, 2026

4-hour battery storage is cheaper to install than gas turbines all across globe

By Billy Ludt | October 8, 2026

900-MW portion of Indiana’s Mammoth solar project coming online

By SPW | October 8, 2026

From broken panels to responsible recovery: Green Clean Solar leads industry recycling efforts

By Kelly Pickerel | October 8, 2026

AMMP launches AI coworker for renewable energy asset managers

By Kelly Pickerel | October 7, 2026

Cedar Creek completes 5-MW solar project near closed Minnesota landfill

By Kelly Pickerel | October 7, 2026

NC foodbank goes solar to protect funding for community support

By Kelly Pickerel | October 7, 2026

Colorado nature library draws on nature itself to power campus

By Kelly Pickerel | October 7, 2026

Sunstone Credit launches new commercial financing product for energy projects

By Billy Ludt | October 6, 2026

Missouri utility solar project will occupy former strip mine land

By Kelly Pickerel | October 6, 2026

Tesla’s full EV lineup can now also provide home backup energy

By Billy Ludt | October 6, 2026

Universal theme park thrills powered by floating solar project

By Kelly Pickerel | October 6, 2026

HelioVolta report: Quality issues raise solar system’s LCOE by 20%

By Billy Ludt | October 6, 2026

Balcony solar laws classify the technology as household appliances

By Billy Ludt | October 5, 2026

Solar on Staten Island affordable housing serves community and tenants
Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact

By Kelly Pickerel | October 5, 2026

First Solar files TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit against JA Solar, American Panel Solutions

By Joel Firestone and Dale Zahn, Radian Generation | October 5, 2026

Why NERC compliance starts in solar project design

By Billy Ludt | October 2, 2026

Six Flags brings new meaning to ‘solarcoaster’ with completed PV project

By Billy Ludt | October 2, 2026

100-MW Michigan solar project supports Ford automotive

By Kelly Pickerel | October 1, 2026

Northern Colorado’s largest solar project comes online

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Home energy sales in 2026: Why solar companies are expanding beyond panels

For years, the residential solar pitch was: Reduce your electricity bill, go green, here’s your payback period. And for years,…

Solar panel wiring basics: How to wire solar panels

Solar panel wiring (also known as stringing), and how to wire solar panels together, is a fundamental topic for any…

Beyond solar: The European playbook for whole home electrification

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right…

Three reasons your customers want a battery right now

Here’s what’s driving the storage market — and where the next wave of opportunity is hiding in plain sight. If…

Did the Solar Tax Credit Expire in 2026? Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know

If you heard that the federal solar tax credit expired and assumed that meant solar was no longer worth it,…

Solar competition is up — and trust is winning

The solar market has always been competitive, and it’s only becoming more so. In fact, 54% of solar salespeople reported…

How AI helped speed up our AI

At Aurora Solar, we build AI tools so that solar installers don’t have to — tools that turn aerial imagery…

Why solar deals stall at the close — and how top reps fix it

Every solar salesperson knows the feeling. You had a great appointment. The homeowner was engaged, the proposal looked sharp, and…

Selling Storage: The 2026 Pocket Guide

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for storage. According to Ohm Analytics nearly every new installation in…

The 2026 Aurora Solar Snapshot

The U.S. solar market is at a critical inflection point. After the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) passed last year,…

Top 6 Energy Efficient Home Improvements for 2026 (plus a bonus)

With prices up across the board, and fossil fuel prices more volatile than ever, moving more of your energy consumption…

What’s the difference between a solar PPA and a solar lease?

Breaking down the financing options for solar panel systems Installing a solar panel system can be an investment. While paying…

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Why Every Solar Sales Rep Should Have a Drone in Their Trunk

In an industry where trust and accuracy are paramount, one veteran solar sales rep has a provocative question: “Why wouldn’t…

How Killing Solar Tax Credits Could Hand Victory to China in the Global AI & Manufacturing Race
Why the Solar Investment Tax Credit Should Be Phased Down, Not Eliminated

By Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly The most critical issue for the next century is who will lead AI. A…

Quality Over Speed: How SunnyMac Solar Built a Customer-Obsessed EPC

In the competitive solar installer market, many companies chase rapid growth at the expense of quality. SunnyMac Solar has taken a different…

How Solar Energy Services Cut Project Timelines By 80%+ With Scanifly

Solar Energy Services (SES) was founded in 2006 with the goal of delivering high-quality solar systems to customers. Company leaders…

Don’t Get Locked into a Specific Drone: Here Are 4 Reasons Why

Takeaway: Being locked into a singular drone or a drone ecosystem is often inadequate for comprehensive surveying, O&M, and marketing…

How Every Contractor Can Achieve Fast Finance Approvals

Takeaway: The ideal solar workflow for leased projects follows a traditional three-milestone cadence, albeit with a twist. The first change…

Why One-Click Flight Apps Can Ruin Your Surveys

Takeaway: One-click flight apps are less accurate, more prone to accidents, and more expensive. Every drone comes with its own…

Resonant Energy Cuts Project Timelines by 3 Months with Scanifly

Company Overview Resonant Energy was founded with a mission to bring solar to under-invested communities, including low-income housing developments and…

How Can Sales Improve Ops and Grow Commissions?

Takeaway: Delivering on promises made during sales meetings is the only way to protect your reputation, referrals, and long-term ability…

Don’t Get Forced into Buying the Wrong Drone

Takeaway: If your software provider forces you to buy a specific drone, you could end up overpaying, not getting the…

Why Is There Friction Between Solar Sales Reps And Lease Providers?

Takeaway: Contractors and lease providers are often skeptical of one another as Contractors decry what they believe to be arbitrary…

How Operations Impact Solar Sales Commissions

Takeaway: System design adjustments result in re-sizing, revisions, or change orders, all of which can reduce commissions. Process inefficiencies lead…