SolarPanelRecycling.com to Triple Capacity with New Facility
SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR) has announced the addition of a new processing technology to its portfolio, as well as a new 50,000 square foot processing plant to its North Carolina headquarters campus. SPR operates the largest distributed network of owned and operated solar recycling plants across the country. The project will triple SPR’s North Carolina headquarters capacity […]
EVolve NY Opens Long Island’s Largest Public Fast-Charging Hub
Six new EVolve NY electric vehicle fast chargers are now available to the public in Southold, New York, according to a recent announcement by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. A part of the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission to expand public EV infrastructure across the state, the milestone marks the first high-powered EV charging […]
Cordelio Brings 150 MW Missouri Solar Project Online with Microsoft PPA
Cordelio Power’s Winfield 150 MW solar project, located in Lincoln County, Missouri, is now operational; it will sell 100% of the power it generates to Microsoft under a 15-year contract. Qcells provided EPC services and its domestically manufactured modules for the project. The site has been under development since 2017, originally through Dakota Renewable Energy, […]
Nautilus Solar Secures $275M to Expand Community Solar Portfolio
Nautilus Solar Energy® LLC announced it closed its largest single debt transaction to date: a $275 million, long-term debt facility. The deal will expand the company’s base with three new financial partners, MUFG, SMBC, and Apterra Infrastructure Capital. The move underscores strong market confidence in Nautilus and the long-term value of community solar.  The […]
Southern Company, Ford Pro Test Smart Charging Strategies for EV Fleets
Ford Pro and Southern Company have successfully completed a six-month pilot program focused on managed charging for electric commercial fleet operations.  The pilot sought to gain insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with fleet charging, as well as its impact on the grid. Ford Pro Intelligence monitored and analyzed data from Southern Company’s […]
SMA and Create Energy Partner to Localize Manufacturing in U.S.
SMA Solar Technology AG has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Create Energy to strengthen localized manufacturing of next-generation inverter and skid products for the U.S. market. SMA and Create Energy, through their partnership, seek to localize supply chains, reduce lead times, and enhance service and support. The two companies will work together to […]
Georgia Power Greenlights 1 GW of New Solar Projects Across Five Counties
Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify five new utility-scale solar project power purchase agreements (PPAs) to benefit its customers as well as supply the company’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program. Third-party companies that won bids in the CARES 2023 Request for Proposal (RFP) will […]
PA Turnpike Breaks Ground on New Solar Microgrid
Construction has commenced at Pennsylvania Turnpike’s (PA Turnpike) Western Regional Office (WRO) for a solar microgrid. The microgrid will provide power to the PA Turnpike’s 27,000-square-foot-office and the PSP Troop T New Stanton barracks.  The solar panels have already been installed, and the project is set to come online in early 2026. The microgrid […]
Renters Get a Charge: Moon Five Secures $3.4M CEC Grant
Moon Five Technologies has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) under the REACH 3.0 program to support the development and deployment of over 450 charging units across Los Angeles and San Francisco. The grant will be matched by a private investor, as well.  The company, a clean energy […]
New Haven’s Latest Solar Project Turns Landfill into Clean Energy Asset
A solar array is slated to be built on top of a capped landfill in New Haven, Connecticut. It is the latest in a series of sustainability initiatives the city is pursuing, including installing solar on schools and other municipal buildings. The installation, developed by Greenskies Clean Focus, will include approximately 2,000 solar panels. Project […]
The Big Players and Fast Risers: Inside Solar Power World’s 2025 Top Solar Contractors List

The Power of Regional Growth: What This Year’s List Reveals About the Clean Energy Industry Each year, Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors List offers a snapshot of the companies accelerating clean energy adoption in the United States. The 2025 edition captures a market in motion, where established leaders continue to consolidate and deliver projects […]
HiTHIUM Ships First Energy Storage Systems from New Texas Plant
Global energy storage technology company HiTHIUM has completed its first shipment of energy storage systems from its new Texas manufacturing plant. The milestone, which took place on August 28, marks the company’s transition from construction to full-scale production in North America. According to Energy Storage Pro, the Mesquite facility is the company’s first U.S. system […]