Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Corban Commons Solar Project - 436kW Solis C&I Grid-tied Projects
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
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.
Nextpower Opens Southeast Operations Hub and Doubles Manufacturing Capacity in Tennessee with Partner MSS Steel Tubes USA
Expanded capacity and regional presence strengthen U.S. supply chains and support increasing solar power demand across the Southeast
Renewable Grid Integration
Ensuring grid stability with high levels of IBRs is a growing technical challenge. Traditional grids derived strength and inertia from big spinning generators, but when those are replaced by solar inverters and wind turbines, the system behaves differently.
Recent Advances in Solar Cell Technology for Transportation Applications
VIPVs are seen as a viable environment- and nature-promoting transportation source, as solar energy is provided onboard, along with batteries, so that vehicles do not have to depend entirely on external charging resources.
Printed, Placed, Powered: Can Robotics Close the Gap in Flexible Solar Manufacturing?
This article takes a look at what flexible solar actually is, along with its challenges, and the technical steps needed to make it a practical reality.
Terrasmart Launches In-House Ground Screw Production for Solar Sites
The move is the latest in the company’s vertical integration strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience
Solar Power - Featured Stories
Connecting distributed energy resources to central control

For more than a century, electricity has flowed in one direction: from large central power plants, down transmission lines and into homes and businesses. That model is breaking down.
Mon Power Brings Solar Grazing to West Virginia Site

Hundreds of sheep kept vegetation trimmed at 80-acre solar facility in Monongalia County. This method of natural lawnmowing is currently being used at 506 solar sites in 30 states, according to the American Solar Grazing Association.
PolyU research drives commercialisation of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards 40% efficiency milestone

The team hopes to accelerate the commercialization of perovskite/silicon TSCs through industry-academia-research collaboration, while aligning with the Nation’s strategic plan of carbon peaking and neutrality.
Solar Power - News Headlines
Stellar Solar Commercial Wraps Up a Record Year in 2025
Their combined installations of over 10MW includes commercial solar and battery storage for farms, cold storage, freight, education, multi-family residences and faith-based organizations to name a few.
Is 5-10kW Split-phase Hybrid Inverter the Best Solar + Storage Solution for North American Homes?
The 5-10kW split-phase hybrid inverter is ideal for North American homes, tailored to the 120/240V grid. Its 5-10kW capacity matches typical household energy needs (20-30 kWh/day) with scalability. Core benefits include cost savings via net metering, backup power during outages, flexible energy management, and sustainability. Installation prerequisites are minimal (sound roof, compatible electrical system, local permits). Choose certified brands with solid warranties and local support; it works with TOU rates, has a 15-20-year lifespan, and requires minimal maintenance.
MATRIX RENEWABLES SIGNS FULL EPC AGREEMENT WITH TESLA FOR LANDMARK STANDALONE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT IN THE UK
This will be the first standalone BESS project for the company in the UK, directly supporting the UK's Net Zero 2050 target and Clean Power 2035 ambition.
Solar Power - Featured Product
MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge
MORNINGSTAR - ReadyEdge
The ReadyEdgeTM (RE-1) accessory is an intelligent system controlling and reporting device meant to make monitoring your solar energy system more transparent. Enabling access to LiveViewTM 2.0 and Morningstar Solar ConnectTM, ReadyEdge provides data from all compatible Morningstar devices in your system. It is designed to be paired with the three ReadyBlock options, up to six total, with the possibility to use multiple ReadyShunts and ReadyRelays. The ReadyEdge is compatible with select Morningstar products.
Solar Power - Featured Company
OMCO Solar
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.









