• March 06, 2026

Zelestra, a renewable energy company, has begun construction on the two largest solar projects in the United States to date. EPC lead company McCarthy Building Cos. has started construction on the 253 MW DC Echols Grove project in Lamar County, Texas and the 188 MW DC Snow Pine Ridge project in Hopkins County. Phil North, CEO of Zelestra USA, stated, "Following our rapid growth in 2025, Zelestra's expansion in the US energy sector will continue to accelerate in 2026. ”Echols Grove and Cedar Range are our two main projects in collaboration with Meta, and the United States will soon add 1.2 gigawatts of clean energy capacity. We are pleased to provide support for local employment and supply chain companies, and we are delighted to have McCarthy join us to help ensure projects are delivered safely and on time to our clients within budget. ” Facebook's parent company Meta has signed power purchase agreements for these two projects. Both locations started construction in January 2026 and are expected to be fully operational commercially by the end of 2027. These projects will provide over 400 job opportunities for the local area in total. A total of 704000 double-sided components will be installed on 2400 acres of land. Meta signed another power purchase agreement at Skull Creek Solar Power Plant in Zelestra, Texas in early February. Through Zelestra alone, Meta has a purchase agreement for 1.2 GW of DC solar power to support data center operations. Dhruv Patel, President of McCarthy Renewable Energy Group, stated that the groundbreaking of the solar facilities at Echols Grove and Cedar Range not only represents new energy infrastructure, but also a long-term investment in the Texas community. ”These projects will create high-quality employment opportunities and opportunities for local contractors and suppliers, while prioritizing safety and workforce development. We are honored to collaborate with Zelestra to provide reliable domestic energy in a way that reflects the values of the communities we serve.

• March 05, 2026

International Women's Day, also known as International Women's Day, International Women's Day, or UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace, is a glorious day for working women worldwide to unite and fight. The main representative figures include Clara Caitkin, He Xiangning, Jin Xueshu, etc. In 1909, the first National Women's Day commemoration was held across the United States. In 1910, the Second International Socialist Women's Congress was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, and March 8th of each year was designated as International Women's Day. In 1911, working women from countries such as the United States, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Switzerland held their first commemoration of International Women's Day. On March 8, 1917, female workers in Petrograd, Russia, raised the battle red flag of the "March 8th" festival and held a demonstration against imperialist war, tsarist system, and hunger. In 1924, Chinese women carried out the first commemoration of Women's Day on March 8th. In 1975, during International Women's Day, the United Nations began celebrating March 8th as International Women's Day. In 1977, the 32nd United Nations General Assembly officially decided to designate March 8th as United Nations Women's Rights Day and International Day of Peace. In 1995, the historical roadmap "Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action" signed by 189 governments focused on 12 key areas of concern, incorporating Goal 5 "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls" into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Since its inception, International Women's Day has opened a Xintiandi for women in developed and developing countries. The growing international women's movement has been strengthened through the four global conferences on women's issues organized by the United Nations. The commemoration of International Women's Day has become a rallying cry for women's rights and participation in political and economic affairs.

• March 05, 2026

Arevon Energy， A renewable energy developer has started operating a 430 megawatt direct current (DC) Kelso solar project in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon develops, builds, and will continue to own and operate the Kelso Solar project. This two-stage facility is Arevon's first utility scale project in Missouri, increasing the state's solar capacity by almost 50% and generating enough energy to supply over 62000 households annually. During the construction period, the project employed over 450 personnel and is expected to incur over $62 million in property taxes throughout its lifecycle to support schools, infrastructure, and emergency responders. Arevon held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for the project's partners, Scott County leaders, local business owners, landowners, and community members to celebrate their joint efforts in bringing the facility online. After years of responsible development and construction, I am pleased to see the Kelso Solar project, Arevon's first large-scale project in Missouri, begin generating electricity, "said Justin Johnson, interim CEO of Arevon. Kelso Solar reflects the close collaboration between Arevon, our partners, landowners in Scott County, and local leaders who have all played a crucial role in turning this project into a reality. We look forward to Kelso Solar serving the energy needs of the United States for decades. ” During the development and construction process, Arevon collaborated with Primoris Services' renewable energy department, which was the construction contractor for the project, and donated $525000 to the Scott County Central School District for the construction of a solar powered bus shelter; Donated $300000 to Kenny Rogers Children's Center, a pediatric clinic that provides outpatient treatment facilities for children with special needs and helps build a new sports arena; We also donated $300000 to purchase new Chromebooks for students in the R-IV school district of Scott County, as well as an additional $145000 to support the district's safety initiatives and STEM projects, and other donations. Arefon has always been an incredible supporter of our Kenny Rogers Children's Center and the entire Scott County community. As we prepare for our largest annual fundraising event - live streaming on television - we raise approximately $300000 each year to provide free physical, occupational, and speech therapy to local children, and their generosity is significant, "said Michelle Fay, Executive Director of Kenny Rogers Children's Center. I was shocked when Arifeng announced at the Kelso Solar Groundbreaking Ceremony that they would match our total TV live broadcast amount - in my 24 years at the center, this has never happened before In the past few months, Arevon announced the start of operations for its Rats 1 and Heirloom solar projects, a 264 MW DC new domestic solar power project in Indiana, and continued to advance the 124 MW DC construction of the Big Muddy solar project in Illinois. In...

• March 04, 2026

Scanifly has been designated as the official design platform for the certified SunStyle solar roof system. SunStyle Designer provides contractors and roofers with a dedicated and more intuitive way to design SunStyle systems, generate accurate production estimates, and export comprehensive installation reports - usable in Scanifly's remote and drone based design environment. SunStyle is a high-quality solar roof product characterized by its iconic diamond patterned wooden tile layout and architectural craftsmanship. CertainTeed prioritizes quality and consistency in every SunStyle design. This collaboration further extends this commitment, providing contractors with a faster and more convenient design experience, backed by Scanifly's renowned accuracy. The two listed the direct advantages of their partnership, including: A contractor friendly interface can simplify the design process and shorten the time from design to preparation of installation documents Automatically place wooden tiles with adjustable layout parameters, including starting point and small/large tile selection Real time production calculations will be updated with modifications to active and inactive wooden tiles Extensive report, combining shingle layout, Flat noodles layout, cutting table and BOM into a single export Manufacturer specific hardware list reflecting actual roof conditions Scanifly CEO Jason Steinberg said, "SunStyle is a cutting-edge product that raises the upper limit of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) applications. ”We built SunStyle Designer to enable contractors to sell, design, and install projects faster and more accurately, which is the core of Scanifly's overall mission. We are pleased to introduce SunStyle products to many existing Scanifly contractors and continue to deepen our relationship with SureTeed. Scanifly's platform provides our contractor network with the design experience that SunStyle has always had, "said Andrew Wickham, Senior Director of Solar Products at CertainTeed. Contractors can now use tools that reflect SunStyle's commitment to quality for design, generate accurate reports, and confidently enter the market. ” The entire SunStyle design process, from the initial layout to the installation documentation, was carried out in Scanifly. Contractors can start by directly contacting Scanifly or determinTeed to establish an account. Scanifly's specialized SunStyle training is led by experienced solar professionals, who can guide the team to confidently complete everything needed for the design.

• March 03, 2026

In order to become a leader among all residential solar service providers, Otovo announced that it will acquire EnergyAid for $10 million, a major residential solar repair provider in California, Arizona, and Nevada. EnergyAid is a recently highly anticipated solar service brand that deals with abandoned solar systems after major residential installers went bankrupt. EnergyAid has taken over orphan systems from Suntuity, Titan Solar Power, Sunworks, and Solcius. The company offers a service subscription plan that focuses on diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and system upgrades. Approximately 2800 customers have signed up for the subscription service. This acquisition will be an important milestone for Otovo's expansion in the United States, immediately adding scale to three high growth solar markets while bringing tremendous value to EnergyAid's extensive customer relationships, "said John Berger, CEO of Otovo. EnergyAid's established operational scale provides immediate scale in California, Arizona, and Nevada, while their extensive customer database creates significant long-term value. ” EnergyAid has always been committed to solving problems for solar homeowners who have no other way, "said Nick Sherman, CEO and founder of EnergyAid. Otovo embodies this customer-centric philosophy, and they have established a technological infrastructure to provide this service on a large scale. We have jointly created a leader in residential solar energy services, a company that can serve customers with the same quality and responsiveness. ” EnergyAid will be integrated into Otovo's service business. Combined with Otovo's recent acquisitions, this transaction should make Otovo a leading pure residential solar services company in California and lay a solid foundation for growth in Arizona and Nevada. Otovo will strive to convert EnergyAid's vast customer base into its subscription service. Otovo just established itself in the United States three months ago, founded by the former CEO of now bankrupt Sunnova. The company's Endurance platform utilizes artificial intelligence to diagnose system issues and dispatch qualified technicians in real-time. This intelligent network coordinates on-site teams, service vehicles, and home energy systems to provide quick solutions. Real time customer tracking ensures transparency throughout the entire service process, while intelligent routing technology maximizes first-time resolution rates and reduces travel time for technical personnel.

• March 02, 2026

SOLON and Onyx Renewable Energy have completed four additional solar photovoltaic projects in Mesa, Arizona, with a total capacity of 2.9 megawatts for urban facilities. These solar parking lot projects were completed in December and interconnected with the city's power utilities, bringing the total solar capacity from SOLON and Onyx projects to 3.7 megawatts. SOLON provides EPC services for all projects, while Onyx is responsible for providing funding for the system and will serve as the long-term owner and operator. Connecting directly with Mesa Power Company enables these solar projects to bring immediate and long-term value to the community, "said Brian Seibel, SOLON President. At present, a capacity of 3.7 megawatts has been put into operation, and the city of Mesa is strengthening its energy resilience, reducing emissions, and keeping energy funds locally. SOLON and Onyx previously collaborated to complete four solar projects for Mesa, with a total capacity of 806 kilowatts of direct current. These latest systems provide over 600 shaded parking spaces. Onyx is proud to collaborate with SOLON to provide more affordable and predictable energy for the city of Mesa by developing these localized energy solutions, "said Patty Rollin, Chief Business Officer of Onyx Renewables. These systems are customized according to the unique goals of Mesa City and will help them reduce energy costs while enhancing the reliability and resilience of their local power grid.

• February 28, 2026

REC Solar and Ventura Energy have completed a 1.73-megawatt solar project at Farmers Irrigation Company's Santa Paula site. Two rooftop solar cell arrays have been installed on the newly constructed reservoir cover, which is a key component of Farmers Irrigation Company's broader infrastructure modernization efforts aimed at transforming its water distribution from a gravity based system to a pressurized system. Motive Energy serves as the EPC partner for this project. This project reflects the successful collaboration between strategic partners, combining the long-term ownership and operational model under the 25 year power purchase agreement signed between REC Solar and Ventura Energy. Our partners have jointly provided customized clean energy solutions aimed at generating approximately $12 million in total energy value throughout their lifecycle and achieving a net savings of $5 million, which will directly reduce operating costs for Farmers Irrigation Company member farms and agricultural enterprises. For over a century, Farmers Irrigation Company has been the backbone of the agricultural industry in Ventura County, and REC Solar is proud to support their efforts to integrate renewable energy into their new modern operations, "said Scott Therein, Strategic Partner Director at REC Solar. Establishing strong partnerships with partners such as Ventura Energy is crucial for providing energy solutions that can provide value to all stakeholders. We will work together to help Farmers Irrigation Company and its members ensure a cleaner and more reliable future. ” Farmers Irrigation Company was founded in 1879, dedicated to supplying water to farms throughout Ventura County, relying on gravity fed canals and pipelines for a long time. Transitioning to a pressurized distribution system will improve the reliability, flexibility, and system control of cooperative water supply operations. Due to the need for more energy in the pressurization system, solar power generation provides enormous value for the future operation of Farmers Irrigation Company. Their modernization efforts will make agriculture in Ventura County more efficient in terms of water, energy, and cost. Barney Caudell, General Manager of Farmers Irrigation Company, said, "This project gives us more confidence in the long-term stability of our water supply system. Having a predictable and cost-effective source of electricity can enhance our ability to manage expenses and continue investing in the services that our agricultural community relies on. In addition to cost savings in operation, the project also emphasizes how local developers and long-term energy owners can work together to modernize important agricultural infrastructure in the region. Clara Nagy McBane, CEO of Ventura Energy, said: "Ventura Energy is honored to collaborate with REC Solar and Farmers Irrigation Company on a project that perfectly reflects the collaborative work style our team is pursuing. ”This is a powerful examp...

• February 27, 2026

In August 2025, the Ministry of Finance and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new guidelines related to investment tax credits (ITC) for safe haven solar projects. Safe harbor allows companies to demonstrate goodwill efforts when launching solar projects to ensure applicable tax credits for the year. Utility scale solar projects used to be able to use the "5% safe harbor" rule, which only required project developers to bear 5% of project costs by a specific date, but the federal government changed it to "physical work testing". Projects exceeding 1.5 megawatts must install racks on site at least before July 4, 2026, in order to apply for ITC. Physical work requirements do not include 'preliminary activities' such as leveling the land, conducting research, or clearing the site. The IRS also requires projects that use physical work testing to "maintain a continuous construction plan," where "the physical work performed is of significant importance. Projects smaller than 1.5 megawatts can still use a 5% safe harbor. All projects still have four years to be put into use under the continuous safe harbor. Democratic Senators Katherine Cortes Masto (Nevada), Chuck Schumer (New York), and Ron Wyden (Oregon) stated that this is a sudden rule change. Three people proposed a resolution this month under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the IRS' physical work testing rules, as it "makes it harder for wind and solar companies to apply for important tax credits" and "increases the cost of building clean energy infrastructure in the United States, damages the country's ability to meet growing electricity demand, and leads to rising energy prices for working families. Cortes Masto said, "The last-minute changes made by the IRS to its guidelines are nothing more than a blatant attempt to disqualify projects needed to build our country's clean energy infrastructure." "For years, wind and solar companies have been planning investments in our national energy grid, preparing to meet our growing energy needs, create high paying jobs, and invest in our future. Republican tax laws and government last-minute guidance will raise energy prices and restrain investment, and Congress must intervene.

• February 26, 2026

GreenSpark Solar and Encore Renewable Energy have completed a 13 MW DC agricultural photovoltaic community solar project portfolio in New York and Vermont. These three project portfolios include 3.8 MW Constable Solar (Constable, New York), 2.9 MW Boardman Hill Solar (West Rutland, Vermont), and 6.3 MW Danyow Solar (Sheldon, Vermont). This investment portfolio includes Encore's first completed solar project in New York and GreenSpark Solar's first completed project in Vermont, expanding the geographic footprint of both companies while strengthening their shared commitment to community centered renewable energy development. In partner mode, Encore is responsible for initiating, developing, and designing projects, and then handing them over to GreenSpark Solar as the true construction partner. GreenSpark supports procurement and provides turnkey EPC execution. These projects are long-term owned by Encore, a vertically integrated power producer. Tony D'Ambra, EPC Executive Director of GreenSpark Solar, said, "This product portfolio reflects the possibility of two mission oriented teams working together around their core strengths. Encore has deep expertise in thoughtful site development and community engagement. Our team focuses on strict execution, high-quality construction, and on-site collaboration to solve problems. The characteristics of this partnership, from dealing with complex site conditions to implementing innovative equipment solutions, are trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to building projects in the right way. ” Encore Renewable Energy CEO Blake Sturcke said, "Providing affordable and responsible renewable energy projects requires strong partnerships at every step of the development process." "At Encore, we strive to collaborate with partners who align our values, and GreenSpark has demonstrated its expertise in the construction of these projects, which now provide cost savings and reliable clean energy for taxpayers in Vermont and New York.