• September 30, 2025

Mark Porter Automotive Group in southern Ohio recently celebrated the completion of its 196.7-kilowatt solar array in Pomeroi. Designed and built by Kokosing Solar, the system will meet over 70% of the dealership's annual electricity demand. The project funding comes from federal tax incentives and grants under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Rural Energy for America Program" (REAP). These measures help reduce upfront costs, enabling small businesses in rural Ohio to invest in advanced energy technologies. "Koksin Solar is honored to collaborate with Mark Porter Automotive Group on this project," said Roberta Washburn from Koksin Solar. "This solar array serves as an excellent example of how local businesses can benefit from mature, cost-saving technologies amid rising electricity costs."

• September 29, 2025

Local leaders, community groups, and landowners celebrated the official launch of the Winfield Solar Project alongside executives from Qcells and Cordelio Power. Located in rural Lincoln County, Missouri, this 150-megawatt AC facility has already achieved commercial operation last month. Under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA), the Winfield Project will deliver 100% of its generated electricity to Microsoft, helping this tech industry leader meet its growing energy demands with renewable power while preserving grid capacity for Missouri's households and small businesses. The Winfield project was designed and constructed by Qcells, incorporating solar modules produced at the company's Georgia facility. Amid surging energy demand and increasing pressure on the grid for households, businesses, and farmers, the 150-megawatt clean energy project in Winfield will directly support Microsoft's operations—reducing strain on the local grid and demonstrating the power of solar energy to deliver reliable, affordable power to areas in greatest need.

• September 28, 2025

It is reported that Blue Ridge Power, a project, procurement, and construction subsidiary of solar developer Pine Gate Renewables in North Carolina, will lay off over 500 employees by November 18. David Sanders, President of Blue Ridge Power, submitted two Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices to the North Carolina Department of Commerce on September 18, announcing the permanent layoffs of 169 employees at its Asheville operations and 348 employees at its Fayetteville operations. Sanders stated in the document, "Over the past few months, the company has been affected by uncontrollable factors, including evolving regulatory and capital market conditions, which have impacted many other companies in the renewable energy sector." The documents show that Blue Ridge Power Company sought additional financing to retain employees but failed. The company is gradually shutting down but has not ceased operations. Employees affected by layoffs have not yet been dismissed. Pine Gate Renewables established Blue Ridge Power in the spring of 2021 as its EPC subsidiary. Blue Ridge Power will be responsible for the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar projects. In 2023 alone, Blue Ridge Power installed 1.15 gigawatts of solar capacity, ranking 11th on the Solar Power World 2024 Top Solar Contractors list. By the end of that year, its total installed capacity had reached 4.3 gigawatts. Pine Gate Renewables has issued the following statement to Solar Power World: Blue Ridge Power faced market headwinds similar to those affecting the entire renewable energy industry, forcing Pine Gate Renewables to invest significant resources in supporting the company. After evaluating numerous options to chart a course forward, Pine Gate made a difficult decision to systematically and gradually phase out Blue Ridge Power. The company will continue to assess how best to support each of its ongoing projects, including collaborating with clients to transfer these projects to other EPC suppliers. This decision in no way reflects the hard work and dedication of our valued team members, and we deeply appreciate all their contributions.

• September 25, 2025

A review by SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that despite Donald Trump signing the Republican-led Congress's anti-renewable energy bill in early July, solar power generation surged by over 30% that month, while wind power generation increased by nearly 14%. Solar power generation reached a record high in July 2025 and the first seven months The latest monthly EIA "Electricity Monthly Report" (data as of July 31, 2025) once again confirms that solar power is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the United States. In July alone, utility-scale solar power (i.e., >1 megawatt) generation surged by over one-third (36.9%) compared to July 2024, while "estimated" small-scale (e.g., rooftop) photovoltaic solar generation increased by 12.7%. The combined growth reached 30.4%, accounting for nearly one-tenth (9.4%) of the country's total electricity generation that month, higher than the 7.5% recorded in the same period last year. In addition, compared to the same period in 2024, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic power generation increased by 37.4% in the first seven months of 2025, while small-scale systems saw a 11.0% rise. The combined output of utility-scale and small-scale solar grew by nearly one-third (29.9%), accounting for nearly 8.9% of U.S. total power generation from January to July (utility-scale: 6.7%; small-scale: 2.2%), up from 7.0% in the previous year. Therefore, year-to-date (YTD) solar power generation has easily surpassed 54% of the national hydropower output (5.7%). In July alone, solar power generation more than doubled the national hydropower output. In fact, both in July and YTD, solar power generation has exceeded the combined output of hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy. In addition, utility-scale solar power generation surpassed wind power by 4% for the first time in July. When including small-scale systems, solar power generation exceeded wind power by over 35% that month. Wind power has also performed strongly this July and from the beginning of the year to date: In the first seven months of 2025, wind turbines across the United States generated nearly one-ninth (10.8%) of the country's electricity, a 3.5% increase compared to the same period last year, nearly twice the output of all hydroelectric power stations nationwide. In July alone, wind power generation increased by 13.8% compared to the same period last year. Wind and solar power account for nearly one-fifth of the total electricity generation in the United States, surpassing the share provided by coal or nuclear energy In the first seven months of 2025, wind, utility-scale, and small-scale solar power accounted for nearly one-fifth (19.6%) of U.S. total electricity generation, up from 17.8% in the same period of 2024. In addition, in the first seven months of this year, wind and solar power generation exceeded coal power by 19.1% and national nuclear power generation by 14...

• September 24, 2025

Boviet Solar announced the addition of a third photovoltaic module production line at its facility in Greenville, North Carolina. This expansion will increase the plant's annual photovoltaic module production capacity from 2 gigawatts to 3 gigawatts. The Greenville Photovoltaic Module Factory (Phase I) commenced operations in April 2025, producing Boviet Solar's Gamma series monofacial photovoltaic modules and Vega series bifacial photovoltaic modules. Solar Power World attended the factory's ribbon-cutting ceremony and released internal photos of the facility.   In late August 2025, Boviet Solar also announced the completion of the external construction for its second-phase photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant in Greenville, with mass production expected to commence in 2026. Notably, the plant's planned annual capacity of 3 GW for photovoltaic cells will align with the expanded 3 GW capacity for photovoltaic modules at the Greenville factory, ensuring comprehensive integration of the U.S. solar manufacturing industry. Marco Marquez, General Manager of Boviet Solar's Greenville Factory, stated: "The addition of the third production line marks another significant milestone in the development of our Greenville facility. It further enhances our capability to deliver reliable American-made photovoltaic modules to customers while creating high-quality local employment opportunities." Boviet Solar is firmly committed to the U.S. solar energy market. With a photovoltaic module production capacity of 3 gigawatts and an upcoming photovoltaic cell factory, we are fulfilling our pledge to expand domestic manufacturing, boost investments in local communities, and accelerate the achievement of national renewable energy goals," added Sienna Cen, President of Boviet Solar USA.

• September 19, 2025

Facebook and LinkedIn Share On the last day of the 2025 conference, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 302, exempting solar developers from paying individual retirement account (IRA) benefit taxes. The vast majority of states do not tax such benefits. The state has also proposed a bill aimed at creating a western regional electricity market. We commend California legislators for passing State Legislature Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302, both of which are wise moves to address California's energy affordability issues. We urge Governor Newson to sign these bills, as they were introduced against the backdrop of Washington's constant pressure and cumbersome procedures hindering solar energy development and pushing up electricity bills for California residents, "said Stephanie Doyle, director of the California Energy Industry Association (SEIA). Senate Bill 302 will allow California energy developers to fully enjoy federal tax incentives, thereby reducing energy project costs According to E&E News, SB 302 was proposed by Senator Steve Padilla to make IRA tax exemptions retroactive to the 2023 and 2024 tax years. Now, the leadership of state governments in clean energy policies is more important than ever. The solar and energy storage industries will continue to work with state leaders to ensure that all California residents have access to the clean, affordable energy they need, "Doyle continued.

• September 18, 2025

Delta has launched its new microgrid solution for data centers for the first time at RE+2025. Delta's data center microgrid solution integrates renewable energy, batteries, generator sets, and other energy sources to ensure stable power supply during grid connection delays, enhance grid resilience, and mitigate fluctuations in microgrid operation. The Delta microgrid solution adopts multi power synchronization technology based on virtual synchronous generators (VSG), which has real-time control with a response time of less than 4 milliseconds, seamless grid/off grid conversion, and flexible black start function. Under artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, the voltage regulation accuracy is maintained within ± 2%, ensuring high power quality and resilience in modern data centers. With flexible hardware and software architecture, Delta's solutions can adapt to complex microgrid site conditions and control sequences, utilizing power plant level modeling and simulation to optimize power transmission for stability management, covering small signal analysis, transient response, islanding detection, and more. Eng Taing, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Energy and Telecommunications Infrastructure Solutions at Delta Electronics Americas, said, "Delta is recognized as a trusted technology partner for rapidly developing energy sector customers, which is crucial for supporting the new era of artificial intelligence data centers and energy resilient grids.

• September 17, 2025

On September 15th, Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin (Republican Stevens Point) and State Representative Scott Krug (Republican Rome) - along with Arch Electric's business development director JD Smith and local landowner and community solar advocate Rick Beyers - proposed a bill to launch a community solar program in Wisconsin. According to WSAU, this is the third meeting proposed by the bill, but the proposers believe they have a strong alliance to pass the bill this time. At present, the power to approve or reject most energy projects is held by the State Public Service Commission (PSC). This top-down model deprives voters of control over the development of local communities. Community solar projects return electricity to local municipal authorities and towns, enabling them to control the site selection and approval of solar projects within their jurisdiction. My voters are tired of these large-scale solar projects covering thousands of acres, and they have no say in them. That's why these projects are small in scale, coupled with local control and supervision, are such an important component of this legislation. Wisconsin residents will directly participate in the approval process for small community solar projects, which can be built on 20 to 30 acres of land, thus preserving land and resources on our family farms, "said Congressman Scott Kruger. Wisconsin is a net energy importing state and currently ranks among the top in energy costs in the Midwest region. By promoting market competition, community solar energy will expand energy choices, control utility spending, and reduce high energy prices. Wisconsin used to have the lowest water and electricity bills in the Midwest, but now our electricity bills are approaching the highest levels, making it difficult for households and businesses to afford skyrocketing costs. This legislation aims to directly address the continuously rising energy prices by expanding locally produced cheap electricity supply. Equally important, it ensures that the community itself takes a leading role and plays a crucial role in determining the location and manner of these projects, "said Senator Pat Testing. Numerous stakeholders from all over Wisconsin have united to support the efforts of Congressman Kruger and Senator Testine to introduce community solar energy in the state. These stakeholders include: Wal Mart Advocate Aurora Health、Organic Valley、RENEW Wisconsin、Associated Builders and Contractors、Land & Liberty Coalition、 Wisconsin Grocery Association, Kohler Faith Technologies、Arch Electric、 Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, and Community Solar Access Alliance.

• September 16, 2025

Veolia and Nautilus Solar recently launched a 6.5MW solar installation called the "Exeter Mail" in Exeter, Rhode Island. This solar power plant is one of three solar power plants that supply renewable energy to the Rhode Island power grid, aiming to provide a water and electricity credit for the local housing authority, thereby reducing its operating costs and ultimately lowering energy prices for public housing residents. The project was announced to start construction in 2021 and has now been completed. Three solar power plants are all supplying green energy to the Rhode Island power grid. The collaboration between PHARI, Nautilus, and Veolia will include multiple public housing management agencies in a renewable energy contract. The Exeter Post Power Plant project is the largest of the three projects signed by the Housing Authority. The total power generation of these three projects exceeds 13 megawatts. The electricity market value generated by the three projects will be allocated to nine housing authorities in Rhode Island (Providence, North Providence, Newport, Cranston, Smithfield, Warwick, Warren, Bristol, and Lincoln) in the form of utility bill credit lines. These credit limits will generate discounts related to current electricity supply prices, thereby reducing the operating budget of the housing management bureau. The energy costs in the region are among the highest in the country, and taxpayers and public housing households will benefit from it. These solar power plants are mainly located in Exeter and Smithfield towns, and are expected to save over $35 million in energy costs over the next 20 years. Nautilus is responsible for overseeing the development, licensing, and construction of solar installations. The company will now be responsible for the continuous management, maintenance, and performance of the entire project lifecycle. With its profound knowledge in decarbonization, power optimization, and solar power generation, Veolia has been selected by PHARI to serve as the buyer's agent in cooperation with the housing management department, responsible for managing procurement work, providing technical consulting, and managing complex supplier selection processes. Karin Hamel, President and CEO of Veolia's Sustainable Industries and Buildings business, stated, "Veolia is honored to contribute to this transformative solar project that not only fully harnesses the power of renewable energy, but also directly supports the well-being of thousands of low-income households in Rhode Island. This project aligns with Veolia's GreenUp strategy. Producing local low-carbon energy is a key growth driver for accelerating ecological transformation. This project is a perfect example of using green energy for public welfare.