2026 Top Business Risks for Renewable Energy Companies

01/28/26, 11:52 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables | Business Development

Now in its 15th year, this annual business risk ranking by corporate insurer Allianz Commercial incorporates the views of 3,338 global risk management professionals on the main perils on their radar for the year ahead.

The Evolution of Commercial Solar: Lessons from Discontinued Solar Brands

01/14/26, 05:33 AM | Solar Power, | Energy Storage

As countries move toward decarbonization and grow the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, the commercial solar panel sector has seen both meteoric rises and sudden declines among its most prominent brands.

Preventing Vermin Damage and Other Solar Hazards

01/08/26, 05:27 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

Here’s a little-known fact about residential and commercial solar systems: wildlife damage is a real problem. Wildlife can affect system efficiency, lifespan, and create safety risks for both homeowners and business owners. The solution? Proactive prevention.

Scaling Laboratory Solar Cell Research with High-Purity Boron Nitride Crucibles

01/06/26, 12:18 PM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

As laboratories move from proof-of-concept cells to reproducible high-efficiency prototypes, every component in the processing line must preserve purity, chemical stability, and reproducibility. This is where Boron Nitride (BN) Crucibles have become indispensable.

What’s Slowing Down Solar Deployment in Europe and How to Fix It

12/30/25, 05:59 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

This paper analyzes this slowdown through a dual lens: first, the well-researched systemic barriers of market design, grid limitations, and policy friction & the critically under-examined operational and delivery bottlenecks within the industry's project execution model.

Corban Commons Solar Project - 436kW Solis C&I Grid-tied Projects

12/16/25, 05:31 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

For Corban Commons, the challenge was to secure a renewable energy solution that would provide long-term cost savings for its low-income senior residents without burdening the facility with initial capital expenditures.

Optimizing Tantalum Sheets for Sputtering Targets in Optical and Solar Applications

12/10/25, 05:31 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

From advanced optics to next-generation solar cells, engineers across the United States are turning to high-quality tantalum sheets and tantalum plates to ensure durability and efficiency in demanding environments.

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How to Extend Solar Racking Lifespan With Smart Material Pairing

01/16/26, 05:31 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

Whether engineers use sacrificial anodes, hybrid materials or specialized coatings, these materials extend solar panel racking systems’ lifespans. This change has far-reaching implications on the renewable energy sector and related fields.

2026 Outlook: U.S. Solar Adapts to Policy Shifts as Retrofitting and New Technology Drive Growth

12/31/25, 08:52 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

PV Hardware USA expects policy adaptation, domestic manufacturing progress and energy storage to shape the next phase of industry growth

Nextpower Opens Southeast Operations Hub and Doubles Manufacturing Capacity in Tennessee with Partner MSS Steel Tubes USA

12/05/25, 05:20 AM | Solar Power, | Other Renewables

Expanded capacity and regional presence strengthen U.S. supply chains and support increasing solar power demand across the Southeast

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market to hit $694.5 Billion by 2035

01/29/26, 10:05 AM | Solar Power | Energy Storage

The Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market was valued at USD 323.5 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% to reach USD 694.5 billion by 2035.

Tigo Energy Next Gen Software-Enhanced GO Battery Now Available in North America

01/29/26, 06:13 AM | Solar Power | Energy Storage | Tigo Energy

Storage system improvements over the EI Battery enable installation twice as fast, taking up 40% less space, with Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program qualification

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Unveils Interactive Programming to Enhance Education and Networking

01/29/26, 06:12 AM | Solar Power | Energy Storage

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing, today announced onsite activities that enhance education, collaboration, and connection at its Flagship event on February 18-20 at the San Diego Convention Center.

OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers

OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers

A One-In-Portrait (1P) solution that support a wide range of solar projects (utility scale, distributed generation (DG), & C&I markets). Manufactured and factory preassembled in the USA at one of OMCO Solar's 5 US plants (AZ, IN, AL, OH), OMCO makes all structural components with domestic steel and now can offer a 100% domestic tracker. OMCO Origin® Factory-Direct Trackers include universal module mounts with options for all commercially available modules, labor-saving bearings with 6 adjustable ways to compensate for posts and terrain issues, and foundation solutions for every terrain including OMCO C Piles.

OMCO Solar

(Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America)

OMCO Solar is one of the nation's leading US factory-direct manufacturers of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions for distributed generation and utility-scale projects. Providing you with expertise in fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems, built on 7 decades of steel manufacturing. OMCO Solar has delivered 12 GW of factory-direct, high-quality solar mounting structures nationwide. Bringing clean solar energy to our farms, schools, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and transportation infrastructure.