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The US company said its Power Control software is designed to help installers reduce costs and streamline interconnection. Among its features is the ability to control aggregate system exports through software-based limits.

<p>Emerging energy technologies are transforming the electric grid by adding flexibility, reliability and expanded power generation, but can also increase cyber risk, since many legacy devices were not built to meet today’s cybersecurity expectations. UL Solutions has launched a new certification program that creates the first industry-wide cybersecurity baseline for distributed energy resources (DER) and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/ul-solutions-develops-new-standard-for-solar-inverter-cybersecurity/">UL Solutions develops new certification program for solar inverter cybersecurity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Cross-border VPPAs expose corporates to Basis Risk, causing settlement price gaps and weakening confidence in these hedging tools, contributing to a 35% drop in European PPA signings in 2025 amid complex market conditions. The market is shifting toward more structured, domestic, and hybrid PPAs, supported by BESS and modern IPPs, to better manage risk and realign buyers, sellers, and lenders.

Residential energy storage startup Base Power and utility El Paso Electric Company (EPE) have announced a new residential distributed energy resource (DER) pilot programme in Texas, US.

<p>The first building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) project using Roofit.Solar technology in the United States was built on a home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Agathon Solar. ArcEdge, a residential solar company, has signed a partnership agreement to install Roofit.Solar BIPV. “The transition to renewable energy solutions for homes and commercial properties is not just a market trend,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/roofit-solar-building-integrated-pv-enters-us-market/">Roofit.Solar building-integrated PV enters US market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Ameresco linked with Luminace to complete a 5.74-MW solar project on the capped Coventry Landfill in Rhode Island. Developed on a capped landfill with limited redevelopment alternatives and designated under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Coventry Landfill Solar project demonstrates how underutilized land can be transformed into productive clean‑energy infrastructure. In&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/capped-rhode-island-landfill-adds-5-74-mw-of-solar-power-to-grid/">Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

El Ayuntamiento de Valencia ha adjudicado a Imesapi las obras del centro de tecnificación del deporte por un importe de 927.563 euros. El proyecto integra un sistema fotovoltaico de 100 kW, y dos sistemas de aerotermia independientes compuestos por una bomba de calor con un compresor de dos etapas de 40 kW.

<p>Nextpower has entered into a multi-year steel frame supply agreement with Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries. Nextpower will supply more than 1 GW of steel frames, scalable to up to 3 GW over a three-year period, to support module manufacturing in Jinko Solar&#8217;s Jacksonville, Florida, facility, with production expected mid-2026. For developers, U.S.-made steel frames add 6%&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/nextpower-to-supply-steel-frames-to-jinkos-us-panel-assembly-operations/">Nextpower to supply steel frames to Jinko&#8217;s US panel assembly operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Spain installed 339 MWh of storage linked to PV self-consumption in 2025, up 119% year on year, according to APPA Renovables. The country added 1,214 MW of new self-consumption capacity, bringing the total to 9.6 GW.

<p>Metals manufacturer American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) is entering the solar project foundations market with its domestic steel ground screw. These ground screws are being produced in New England as part of a fully-traceable supply chain, and are currently available for the 2026 construction season. The ground screw is compatible with most major tracker systems,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/american-steel-and-aluminum-debuts-ground-screw-for-large-scale-solar/">American Steel and Aluminum debuts ground screw for large-scale solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>New Hampshire-based manufacturer American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) marked its entry into the U.S. solar market by unveiling a new ground screw product to solve foundation needs. Released today, ASA... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/mounting-solutions-guide/american-steel-and-aluminum-unveils-ground-screw-for-u-s-solar-market/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

U.S. exports of refined petroleum products carried on clean product tankers have increased steadily over the last year, with exports totaling 6.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in January 2026, about 10% more than in January 2025 and near record highs, according to data from Vortexa. Growth in exports of diesel, gasoline, and liquified petroleum gases (LPG) drove the overall increase. Exports of diesel both increased and shifted destinations, with more headed to Europe and less headed to South America, which has historically been the largest destination for U.S. distillate exports.

En uno de los datos que recoge el Informe Anual del Autoconsumo Fotovoltaico y Almacenamiento 2025 presentado hoy por APPA, y según el cual durante el pasado año se instalaron 339 MWh de almacenamiento asociado al autoconsumo.

<p>Applications are now being accepted through May 22, 2026, for the 15th anniversary edition of Solar Power World&#8217;s Top Solar Contractors List. U.S. solar developers, installers and subcontractors can submit their applications on Solar Power World’s website. &#8220;Each successful year in the U.S. solar industry is worth celebrating, but the milestone anniversaries are sweeter,&#8221; said Kelly Pickerel, editor&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/applications-now-being-accepted-for-15th-anniversary-top-solar-contractors-list/">Applications now being accepted for 15th anniversary Top Solar Contractors List</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>A European-based solar roof pioneer has completed its first project in the United States. Roofit.Solar, headquartered in Estonia, completed a 12.32 kW rooftop solar installation at a private residence in... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/roofit-solar-u-s-expansion-first-bipv-solar-roof-installation-in-michigan/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity can be daunting. These barriers have kept countless households from directly participating in the energy transition. A new option is beginning to change the conversation. Instead of committing to a full rooftop&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/balcony-plug-in-solar-panels-are-we-ready-for-this-new-era-of-accessible-energy/">Balcony plug-in solar panels: Are we ready for this new era of accessible energy?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

A busy week of large-scale BESS projects news from the Eastern side of Europe, with projects reaching commissioning, final investment decision, technology procurement and acquisition, led by KNESS' 2GWh partnership with Hithium in Ukraine.

The venture capital (VC) arm of Caterpillar has invested in ElevenEs, a startup building a gigawatt-hour-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell factory in Europe.

Women in Energy Storage Network (WinES) discusses how the organisation fosters collaboration and leadership, as it works to create an inclusive industry community.

En este artículo, el equipo de calidad de Sonnedix describe varios temas clave que son fundamentales para el rendimiento y la durabilidad de los paneles solares, y ofrece una visión en profundidad de los retos asociados y las estrategias de mitigación empleadas.

Australian Vanadium Limited has secured an exclusive partnership with Sumitomo Electric Industries for the 500MWh Kalgoorlie vanadium BESS.

La Comunidad de Regantes Los Llanos de Dalías ha instalado dos sistemas fotovoltaios: uno de 625 kW para el Pozo Dalia y otro de 125 kW para la estación elevadora. La actuación ha requerido una inversión de 588.060 euros.

Back in the summer of 2024, Minnesota utility Xcel Energy proposed a novel approach to building virtual power plants , the networks of rooftop solar systems, home batteries, and other energy equipment that can operate in tandem to reduce strain on the electric grid. Instead of working with other companies to cobble…

President Donald Trump has made it quite clear how he feels about state laws that aim to make fossil fuel companies pay for damages caused by climate change. An executive order issued in April compared these efforts — known as climate superfund laws — to extortion. The administration has since sued New York and…

<p>It is well understood that human-caused climate change is causing sea levels to rise around...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-the-challenges-in-projecting-future-global-sea-levels/">Guest post: The challenges in projecting future global sea levels</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>