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<p>Software company Dominus Foundry has launched Forge, a vertical SaaS platform that combines real-time LiDAR scanning with live proposal generation for commercial roofing contractors, with a dedicated solar vertical rolling out later this year. Powered by the company’s patent-pending Hyperion spatial intelligence engine — backed by a portfolio of 16+ provisional patent filings — Forge&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/forge-software-platform-uses-ipad-lidar-scanning-for-quick-solar-design-proposals/">Forge software platform uses iPad LiDAR scanning for quick solar design proposals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The U.S. community solar sector reached a historic milestone in late 2025, officially surpassing 10 GWDC of cumulative national installations, according to a new report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). While the market experienced a 25% contraction in 2025 due to a slowdown in mature markets&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/total-community-solar-in-the-us-reaches-10-gw/">Total community solar in the US reaches 10 GW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Maryland has become the second state in as many days to pass solar-focused legislation, following Virginia&#8217;s fleet of renewable energy bills April 13. Better known as the Utility RELIEF Act,... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/maryland-to-pass-solar-focused-utility-relief-act/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Tigo Energy has expanded the availability of its Inverter Power Output Control (IPOC) to the 3.8-kW Tigo EI Inverter designed for smaller residential systems with utility interconnection constraints. IPOC provides installers with the ability to limit the AC power output of Tigo inverters via software during the commissioning process. The ability to reduce the maximum AC&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/tigos-smallest-inverter-can-now-adjust-its-ac-output-to-repower-legacy-solar-systems/">Tigo&#8217;s smallest inverter can now adjust its AC output to repower legacy solar systems</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>National residential solar installer Freedom Forever has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The company was the top residential contractor on the 2025 Top Solar Contractors List, based on kilowatts installed. Freedom Forever listed its estimated assets between $100 million and $500 million. The company&#8217;s estimated liabilities are between $500 million and $1 billion. Mosaic&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/residential-solar-installer-freedom-forever-files-bankruptcy/">Residential solar installer Freedom Forever files bankruptcy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Constructing solar projects on commercial buildings without penetrating the roof surface is commonly achieved with ballasts, but some mounting companies have developed other methods to securing these arrays without penetrations. Ballasts are the industry standard for securing solar projects to flat commercial rooftops. Typically, concrete blocks are placed on flat trays attached to racking to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/manufacturers-develop-non-penetrative-alternatives-to-ballasts-for-rooftop-solar/">Manufacturers develop non-penetrative alternatives to ballasts for rooftop solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

RatedPower permite ahora el uso de trackers con seguimiento del terreno directamente en el diseño de los proyectos, realiza cálculos avanzados de movimientos de tierras y amplia las capacidades de diseño y modelización BESS.

The German manufacturer has launched an integrated energy system combining inverter, storage and energy management in a modular, scalable solution for new and existing PV installations. The system supports AC/DC coupling, backup power and smart energy optimization.

Los barriles asegurados "son suficientes para sostener la economía" surcoreana durante "más de tres meses en condiciones normales de funcionamiento".

España presenta su 10º Informe Nacional, destacando el éxito en las misiones IRRS y el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la Convención sobre Seguridad Nuclear.

El acuerdo permitirá combinar la capacidad tecnológica y de innovación de Carrier con las capacidades diferenciales de ATuAire en financiación y gestión integral de proyectos.

La vivienda ha sido concebida para combinar uso residencial privado con capacidad para acoger estancias de invitados en condiciones de máximo confort.

La ministra defiende que las fotovoltaicas reducen la dependencia del petróleo y Vox pide dejar de "arrancar olivos" para instalarlas.

En un acto en Pekín con la presencia de Pedro Sánchez.

Por su parte, el barril de crudo West Texas Intermediate (WTI), de referencia en EEUU, se abarataba un 0,2%, hasta los 91 dólares por barril.

How can the industry prepare for when the first wave of utility-scale BESS projects begin to reach end-of-life?

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds increased solar energy production and lower gas futures prices helped reduce electricity prices in most major European markets last week. Germany produced 426 GWh of solar on April 8, a record for a day in April. France also set a new April day record a day later, generating 136 GWh.

UK energy major Centrica has activated two BESS totalling 40MW in Borlänge, Sweden, expanding its European portfolio to more than 770MW.

Cargar un VE de gama media o alta en casa costó alrededor de un 67% menos que llenar un coche de gasolina y un 53% menos que uno diésel en marzo de 2026, según Verivox.

Con estas dos nuevas infraestructuras ya son cinco las instalaciones finalizadas, que suman más de 300 kW y beneficiarían a más de 210 socios de la Comunidad Energética de Altea. Una de las instalaciones, de 100 kW, se ha instalado en la cubierta del cementerio; la otra de 34 kW y baterías de 20 kW se ubica en la cubierta privada de una nave.

Researchers in Spain developed a porous silica anti-reflective coating for solar panels that boosts optical transmission while balancing durability and mechanical stability through optimized sol–gel chemistry.

After years of negotiations, data centers and other large customers of Georgia Power have finally won a pathway to pay for their own new clean energy projects to be built and connected to the utility’s grid. The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the utility’s program last week, allowing these companies to…

Credential compromise attacks allow adversaries to gain unauthorized access to PV systems by stealing or guessing valid login credentials, enabling them to manipulate operations, disrupt monitoring, or take control of critical assets. These attacks can lead to operational instability, reduced energy production, and safety risks, making strong authentication and access control essential for system resilience.

Free midday electricity schemes aim to shift household demand into periods of high solar PV generation, reducing midday surplus and evening fossil-fuel ramp-up. Research on Australia’s Solar Sharer program suggests such incentives could significantly improve renewable utilization, but outcomes depend on consumer behaviour, load shifting, and rebound effects.

Entering a competitive small-scale energy storate field is Chinese maker Mova, well-known for its kitchen applicances and growing robotic homewares including vacuums and more.