• November 27, 2025

Valentin Software has announced a new version of its PV * SOL advanced software, which allows users to generate visually appealing customer presentations in PDF and DOCX formats after system planning is completed. This concise overview presents the most important data and results of the project, aimed at helping contractors win more deals. Another new feature includes expanded options for combining photovoltaic systems with thermal systems and battery storage. Heat pumps and direct heaters can now be flexibly connected to AC and DC coupled battery systems, making modeling of complex installations more realistic. PV * SOL premium 2026 also introduces individual electricity rates for each consumer. Users can allocate separate rates for specific load profiles, such as household loads, electric vehicles, or heat pumps. Each consumer will automatically display their own meter in the schematic diagram, and the corresponding rates will be seamlessly integrated into the economic analysis. The additional features of PV * SOL Premium 2026 include: · Updated climate data using Meteonorm 9 (revised data base, faster loading time) · JSON export of project data and simulation results for simplified processing in external CRM, ERP, or analysis tools · New air conditioning, home office, and elderly home load characteristics

• November 26, 2025

Sandhills Energy and the Nebraska Municipal Energy Agency (MEAN) are celebrating the completion of two solar projects in their 16 project community solar portfolios. These two projects are located in Delta and Fort Morgan, Colorado, and MEAN's supply areas include 60 communities in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The new 875 kW facility will offset some of the city's peak electricity demand in Delta and diversify the city's electricity mix. This array will enhance the resilience of the power grid and bring cost stability to residents and local businesses. This facility embodies Delta's commitment to our energy future, "said Adam Supps, Delta's municipal power manager. This device strengthens the local power grid in the delta and enhances our ability to manage energy costs for customers. The project was developed based on the specific needs of the delta, supporting our goal of providing reliable, sustainable electricity and long-term value to residents The 3.8 MW facility located in Ford Mog is one of the largest solar projects in MEAN's investment portfolio. The project is expected to generate sufficient electricity annually to supply 850 households, while providing benefits to the local area and economy through construction and ongoing operation. Ford Morgan City is proud to be part of this growing community network that is investing in renewable energy, "said Mayor Brent Nessins. Our city has a long history of innovation - from early irrigation reservoirs to the adoption of electric streetlights in 1906- and this solar project continues this tradition. It will help stabilize our energy costs, create local employment opportunities, and strengthen Ford Morgan City's commitment to responsible growth and sustainable development Sandhills Energy collaborated with MEAN and its member communities in 2021 to develop a portfolio of 15 solar installation projects in Colorado, Iowa, and Nebraska. More than half of these solar projects are now online, helping participating member communities generate some energy locally. The electricity provided by this combination can meet up to 5% of municipal energy demand, while reducing exposure to wholesale price fluctuations. This innovative collaboration supports the energy independence of the following communities: Colorado: Denver, Ford Mog, Wailai, and Yuma Iowa: Indiana Lowe, Sergit Bluff, and Waverley Nebraska: Aliance, Ainslie, Klet, Gelling, Empire, Pender, Pierce, Sidney, and Stuart

• November 25, 2025

Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has introduced sheep for vegetation maintenance at a solar power plant adjacent to the Fort Martin coal-fired power plant in Maidsville, West Virginia. We are managing this website in an innovative way that combines renewable energy and agriculture to benefit our community, "said Dan Rossero, Vice President of FirstEnergy West Virginia Power Company. Solar powered grazing allows us to maintain efficient website operation while supporting local farmers and reducing our environmental footprint. By collaborating with sheep farmers and promoting solar energy, we are generating positive impacts far beyond the fence. The Fort Martin solar station, which will begin operation in early 2024, has been contracted by Mon Power with Sivic LLC, a solar graters company led by Nate Dean and Luci Mosesso, located in Pocahontas County. Approximately 350 sheep have grazed the entire autumn season at this location. Sivic moves his flock on the property every four to six days and uses temporary fences to ensure that the vegetation on the entire property is consistently trimmed. As vegetation growth slows down, sheep will stay on farms in Pocahontas County during winter and return to solar powered locations in spring. This is a way to regenerate and manage vegetation on a site that serves as a renewable energy source, "Dean said. The 18.9-megawatt Martinburg solar station is the first site developed as part of the Mon Power and Potomac Edison solar program, which involves developing solar projects on brownfield or affected industrial properties. At two additional sites in Marion County and Berkeley County, these two companies have 30 megawatts of solar capacity. Through the solar energy program, Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers in West Virginia who support renewable energy can purchase Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) - certificates that represent the environmental properties of solar energy and prove that solar energy is generated on the buyer's half.

• November 24, 2025

Encore Renewable Energy has started construction on a 4.99-megawatt impoverished plain solar project located in Warner, New Hampshire, which is a community solar project built on a former gravel pit. The project will provide affordable clean energy to 11 communities in New Hampshire through the Community Power Alliance of New Hampshire (CPCNH). New Hampshire has great potential in utilizing energy solutions, and Poverty Plains Solar is proof of that possibility, "said Chad Farrell, founder and co CEO of Encore Renewable Energy. From lowering electricity prices to revitalizing a previously developed gravel pit, this project has contributed to a stronger and more affordable energy future for New Hampshire. ” Once put into operation, the array will provide electricity bill savings in the form of cash payments to participating public entities in 11 CPCNH member communities through New Hampshire's group net metering program. When completed, this array will become the largest solar project in New Hampshire. This project is a significant victory for our membership community, generating nearly $5 million in membership benefits that will help us provide lower and more stable electricity prices, "CPCNH project and project manager Mark Bolinger added. Communities across the state hope to utilize locally generated renewable energy, and this project proves that this is possible. Encore also celebrated a $20000 community impact donation at a recent event, which will support Warner's safety and aesthetics through improvements in plants and infrastructure. This donation is part of Encore's newly established Community Impact Program, which aims to support community initiatives in every construction project while also contributing to the company's broader mission of becoming a trusted partner for all stakeholders involved in the projects they develop and deliver.

• November 21, 2025

North Carolina State University and Nevados, a manufacturer of single axis solar trackers, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday to launch a project and facility for researching and implementing agricultural photovoltaics. The North Carolina State University Agricultural Photovoltaic Complementary Training Base is the first of its kind in the southeast, where students and solar energy professionals can learn about the practice of agricultural photovoltaic complementarity and install solar energy technology on steep terrain using Nevados' patented tracking technology. Agricultural photovoltaic complementarity refers to colonizing solar panels and agricultural activities on the same land, including food and livestock production. This new solar training center is a testament to the power of partnership, "said Chris Frey, Vice Dean and Head of Research and Infrastructure at the School of Engineering. This is a stunning interdisciplinary collaboration between North Carolina State University's Clean Energy Technology Center, Department of Animal Sciences, and Nevados, a manufacturer of solar tracking systems. This makes North Carolina State University a sustained leader in energy and agricultural education for students and professionals in their careers. ” Yesterday's release included a preview of the university's new agricultural photovoltaic training, titled 'Agricultural Photovoltaic in Action: Improving the Operation and Maintenance of Ranch Integrated Solar Stations'. This course will be launched in the spring of 2026, providing solar professionals with the necessary skills for navigating through grazed solar sites, including working with electric fences, sheep protection animals, and sheep based vegetation management. It also offers strategies to simplify operations and maintenance, as well as promote collaboration between solar operators and grazing professionals. Grazing sheep on solar farms provides many benefits for the solar and sheep industry, "said Dr. Andrew Weaver, assistant professor of animal science. These benefits include reducing the need for mowing and more effective vegetation management, protecting farmland, improving public image, and providing career opportunities for local sheep producers. North Carolina State University's agro solar complementary training base will provide valuable opportunities to train our students and farmers to master the best management methods for solar powered grazing. This training base is not just about solar energy; it is pioneering the future of sheep production - a more resilient, productive, and profitable future for North Carolina and the world. The training venue includes three rows of Nevados' TRACE all terrain tracking system and three types of solar modules, which will be used for agricultural solar complementary education, especially solar grazing, as well as solar technician training through the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, Nevados, and Animal Science Department.

• November 20, 2025

ForeFront Power is celebrating the completion of a 5-megawatt solar project at the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant (EWWTP) in Vacaville, California. There is also an energy storage system on site, but the specific details of the system scale have not been announced yet. The EWWTP system will generate nearly 8.1 million kWh of renewable energy electricity annually. The system aims to offset the annual electricity demand of EWWTP facilities and is expected to save the city over $25 million in electricity bills. Vacaville's sustainable development goals are about bringing better outcomes to people - healthier air, smarter resource utilization, and reliable public services, "said Vacaville Mayor John Carli. By combining solar energy with intelligent battery storage in an industrial facility that processes 7.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, this project will help power operations that are critical to minimizing public health risks and our environmental impact. EWWTP's solar and energy storage systems were developed through a 20-year PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) signed between the city and ForeFront Power. According to the terms of the PPA, ForeFront Power owns and maintains the system, while the city purchases electricity at a fixed low price lower than the utility company, ensuring long-term budget predictability and avoiding the impact of rate increases. ForeFront Power will continue to operate and maintain the system free of charge to the city during the PPA period.

• November 19, 2025

Since 1992, the Milwaukee Pet National Glacier Center has been a beloved community institution located in Wisconsin, where Arch Solar has installed a 690 kW rooftop solar system. Covering over 200000 square feet of ice, including nearly 97000 square feet of ice, the Ponty National Ice Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and one of the largest indoor ice rinks in the United States. Maintaining its controlled climate and ice conditions requires a significant amount of energy, making sustainability its top priority. The new solar array is expected to reach 20% of the facility's annual energy usage, thereby reducing operating costs. The savings from renewable energy will be reinvested in operational and capital improvements, helping to ensure that future generations can enjoy this world-class site. At Petit National Glacier Center, we are proud of this bold sustainable future initiative, "said General Manager Paul Golomski. The installation of our rooftop solar arrays is not just an investment in clean energy - it is our commitment to the community, athletes, and future generations. Arch Solar designed the system to offset up to 100% of peak energy loads during spring and summer. The array is equipped with 1180 double-sided solar panels, installed on customized brackets, and will generate over 815000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. The Peppa National Ice Center is doing some very unique work by using solar energy to cool down multiple ice rinks, "said Andrew Holmstr ö m, head of business development at solar company Arch Solar. This project demonstrates how a commitment to sustainable development can strengthen communities and increase profits. This initiative is thanks to the generous donation from the VoLo Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to sustainable solutions and environmental advocacy. The VoLo Foundation has a deep connection with ice skating and has been a long-term supporter of the Petit Center's mission. At the VoLo Foundation, we are proud to support Petit National Glacier Center in reducing its carbon footprint by installing solar panels, "said founders David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel. The performance of the system will be monitored to ensure its efficiency and benefit the communities it serves. Together, we are driving a future driven by wise choices, where all of us can thrive.

• November 18, 2025

Hounen Solar, a solar panel assembly company headquartered in South Carolina, announced that it will open a second manufacturing location in the state. By joining the company's existing 1-gigawatt factory in Orangeburg, Hounen will establish a 3-gigawatt facility in Summerville by the end of 2026. Hounen has been producing silicon solar panels in Orangeburg since 2024. The site located in Summerville was previously occupied by a home goods manufacturer, so Hounen only needs to bring component assembly equipment. The facility will adopt advanced automation and intelligent production systems to ensure the manufacture of efficient solar modules that meet US market standards, "Hounen said on its website. This strategic investment reflects Hounen's long-term commitment to domestic manufacturing, technological innovation, and supply chain resilience in the United States, contributing to the country's transition to a sustainable and secure clean energy future.

• November 17, 2025

S-5! A company that provides solar energy and metal roof accessories has developed a fixture for solar carport applications. The S-5-CP fixture (CP stands for carport) is designed to accommodate "C" and "Z" - shaped purlin frame structures and uses non penetrating attachments for solar applications. Its design prevents corrosion by eliminating the need for drilling. Carport solar is one of the fastest-growing fields in attachment technology, "S-5! CEO and founder Rob Haddock said. The S-5-CP fixture enables engineers and installers to use the trustworthy S-5! Design a more powerful, simpler, and cost-effective solar carport system using technology. ” Fixture and S-5! ’The PVKIT solar installation solution is used in conjunction to achieve trackless solar panel installation and reduce the number of installation parts. By using the bottom adjustment screw, installation can be carried out under the cover. The bottom adjustment screw is convenient for wiring and maintenance, and allows for on-site adjustment. When installing EPDM gaskets between modules, S-5! Garage systems can reduce the risk of leaks. Using S-5-CP fixtures, engineers and contractors can choose their preferred purlins and spacing. From the roof to the garage, our team continues to innovate and adapt our accessory technology to meet the needs of solar energy applications, "Haddock said. The S-5-CP fixture transforms underutilized space into a valuable clean energy resource, making it an ideal solution for contractors and developers seeking reliable and waterproof solar energy integration into hood structures