• October 10, 2026

The Sterling Project in Mohave County, Arizona, has commenced the construction of solar and energy storage systems. ContourGlobal is developing the 509-megawatt solar and 1.4-gigawatt-hour energy storage project, with Tesla having signed a power purchase agreement. The sun's rays have been shining over this land in Arizona for billions of years. The Sterling Project will harness sunlight to generate electricity and store a portion of the energy to power the grid after sunset. Our team designed the project around the specific needs of our clients, enabling it to deliver reliable clean electricity for up to 16 hours each day, said Antonio Cammisera. The local construction team will be responsible for civil engineering, road construction, and on-site logistics to install over 760,000 solar panels and more than 300 battery storage containers. The project is located along a historic stretch of U.S. Route 66 between Topock and Kingman, where infrastructure once supporting westward expansion is now giving way to facilities designed to fuel the next phase of growth. To access the site, the company is constructing the Polaris Road, a 5.2-mile route connecting the historic Route 66 with solar and energy storage projects.

• October 09, 2026

Cedar Creek Energy has completed the construction of the Ramsey II Renewable Energy Station, a 5.046 MW solar project located on approximately 25 acres of buffer land adjacent to the Anoka-Ramsey closed landfill in Minnesota. Cedar Creek Energy designed, procured, and constructed the system on behalf of project owner Kearsarge Energy. Connexus Energy will purchase the electricity generated by the system through a 30-year power purchase agreement. "This project demonstrates everything achievable when utility companies, developers, regulators, and government leaders work together on long-term energy solutions," said Alex Gast, Chief Operating Officer of Cedar Creek Energy. Construction began in March and was completed within six months, with no recordable safety incidents occurring during the process. The array consists of approximately 8,700 bifacial solar panels and terrain-following single-axis trackers designed to adapt to uneven on-site topography and reduce the need for large-scale grading operations. The Ramsey II Renewable Energy Facility was made possible after over a decade of coordinated efforts by Conexus Energy, Ramsey City, Minnesota, and other project partners to redevelop the site. Conexus Energy leased the project site from the state of Minnesota. Legislative action in 2021 helped remove prior guarantees that had hindered solar development. Cidra Creek Energy will continue to support the project through long-term operation and maintenance agreements. This project marks Cidra Creek Energy's first initiative under the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's closed landfill program.

• October 08, 2026

Located in North Carolina, MANNA Food Bank recently completed a 514-kilowatt rooftop solar system at its Mills River office and warehouse facilities. The system, installed by Pisgah Energy and utilizing SEG panels and SolarEdge inverters, is expected to generate over 643,000 kilowatt-hours of energy annually. "It is an honor to install these systems for MANNA," said Evan Becca, President of Pisgah Energy. "Utilizing solar power to support operations is another way this remarkable organization helps promote health and well-being in families across Western North Carolina." For MANNA, this project also represents an investment in the long-term sustainability of its operations. Reducing ongoing energy costs enables the organization to utilize its resources more efficiently and helps preserve more funds for its core work of procuring, storing, and distributing food in the Northwest North Carolina and Qualla Boundary regions. As families in the region continue to face significant economic pressures, this management responsibility becomes increasingly crucial. Today, MANNA and its network of over 300 community partners serve approximately 220,000 individuals monthly across 16 counties and the Quallah border area. Rising costs of housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other essential living expenses persistently strain household budgets, making it imperative to ensure food banks can meet both current and future needs, which in turn becomes a vital component of MANNA's operational sustainability. "Every dollar we can utilize more efficiently is a dollar that can provide greater assistance to the community," said Claire Neill, CEO of MANNA Food Bank. "As neighborhoods across Northwest North Carolina are turning to MANNA and its partner network for food assistance at an unprecedented rate, we have a responsibility to consider the long-term sustainability of our work. Such investments help us reduce ongoing costs while building a stronger, more resilient food bank capable of meeting the needs of our region for years to come.". ” Pisgah Energy successfully secured partnerships for the project, including support from the Footprint Project, a $55,000 donation of solar mounts from Enstall, and a $200,000 BuildUS grant aimed at strengthening energy resilience in rural western North Carolina. Combined with direct payment incentives from nonprofit organizations, this critical funding is expected to help MANNA achieve a payback period of approximately 4.5 years, thereby freeing up essential funds for food procurement and distribution.

• September 28, 2026

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and Reshape America will host an energy-focused event on Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Monclair Entertainment Center in Denver, Colorado. Residents will learn about how rooftop solar, battery storage, and heat pumps work, as well as how group purchasing and existing incentives can make upgrading to clean energy homes more affordable. The "Powering Our Community" event will provide practical information on solar panels and battery storage, explain how heat pumps can heat and cool homes, and how these technologies help residents reduce energy costs. The event supports the "Switch Together" program, a group purchasing initiative launched in collaboration with Denver City and County to help residents save on solar, battery storage, and heat pump costs. "If you've ever considered installing solar, now is your opportunity," said Hannah Mitchell, Director of Partnerships for SUN's Western Region Switch Together initiative. "Switch Together will guide you through every step. We'll work with you to determine if going solar is right for you and your family.". ” Switch Together leverages collective procurement capabilities to obtain competitive prices from vetted contractors. Residents can register for free without any obligation to advance projects. In 2025, 5,000 new Colorado residents joined the program, with nearly 1,000 installing solar systems. Under that initiative, SUN reported a 20% group discount, or an average savings of $5,135 per participating household. Additionally, in 2025, SUN collaborated with the city government to assist over 20 income-qualified Denver families through a rebate program, providing them with extra financial support. Beyond the group discount, these homeowners saved an average of $6,000 on upfront solar installation costs. "Collaborating with SUN was extremely beneficial and highly cooperative," said Steve Walsh, a former Switch Together participant. "At the time, we didn’t fully understand what was required to achieve solar power generation or how complex the entire process was. SUN walked us through everything step by step. The online resources were particularly helpful, and coordinating the subsidies was crucial for us."

• September 24, 2026

Local solar installer Pisgah Energy recently completed several solar projects for Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO), a nonprofit community developer based in Asheville, North Carolina, dedicated to creating more affordable and sustainable futures for families in the region. MHO's latest residential communities—Starpoint Apartments and Lakeside Villas—are equipped with solar panels, which will help improve air quality and reduce energy costs. With the completion of these projects, the developer can now proudly showcase renewable energy across its six multi-unit affordable housing communities. Recent solar investments were partially funded by a planned charitable donation. In 2020, the late Erna Earle made a significant contribution to the solar infrastructure of MHO communities in honor of her late husband and MHO founding volunteer Norman W. Earle. MHO sincerely appreciates the Earle couple's generosity and their legacy of community service and environmental stewardship. "At Mountain Housing Opportunities, affordability and sustainability are mutually reinforcing," said Jeffrey Barton, President and CEO of MHO. "Partnering with Pisgah Energy to introduce solar power at Starpoint Apartments and Lakefront Villas reflects our ongoing commitment to green building practices and the health of the environments our residents inhabit. These solar arrays will reduce operating costs for these properties, helping maintain their affordability while decreasing the community's carbon footprint. This is a dual investment in our planet and our people.". ” Pisgah Energy collaborated closely with MHO to design, develop, and install rooftop solar arrays for Star Point Apartments and Lakeshore Villas. These five systems, totaling 212 kW, utilize SEG panels and SolarEdge inverters, and are projected to generate over 300,000 kWh of renewable energy annually. "We are honored to collaborate with MHO, providing services for their solar installation project at Maple Crest Apartments," said Evan Becka, President and Senior Project Developer at Pisgah Energy. "We are delighted they invited us back to design and construct photovoltaic arrays for Star Point Apartments and Lakeshore Villas. It is truly a privilege to support MHO's outstanding work in our community."

• September 23, 2026

Residential solar design and financing company Aurora Solar has expanded its services in the United States and is now extending its reach to the UK. "In the U.S., the industry has just endured one of the most challenging periods in modern history, while in the UK and Europe, it is rapidly growing. That's why our answer is to build more, not less, for the renewable energy community," said Charlie Hedges, CEO of Aurora Solar. "We are investing in all aspects of the Aurora Solar platform: home electrification, new financing models, more refined drone designs, and Aurora's UK operations. We are shaping a new era of solar and electrification, providing installers with the tools to succeed globally.". ” Aurora's proposal has been updated to include electrification technologies such as HVAC, electric vehicle chargers, and energy storage. It is reported that the company has also upgraded its drone imaging capabilities. In terms of financing, Aurora now offers homeowners prepaid leases and power purchase agreements for solar energy. Residential customers can also utilize Aurora's solar marketplace, which provides solar and energy storage project estimates from local installers. For commercial contractors, Aurora's subsidiary HelioScope now offers peak shaving modeling capabilities, among other services.

• September 22, 2026

Polaris Clean Energy has completed the 120-megawatt Hart Solar Project in Osceola County, Michigan, generating clean power sufficient to meet the needs of over 21,000 households. Executive Energy Services and the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) have signed a power purchase agreement for a portion of the Hart Solar Project's electricity output. "Harth Solar represents a significant investment in Michigan's energy future, demonstrating how strong partnerships can help deliver clean energy solutions to communities across the state," said Brian Hartman, President and CEO of NorthStar Clean Energy. "By collaborating with organizations such as Executive Energy Services and MPPA, we are helping clients achieve their energy goals while strengthening Michigan's energy infrastructure through increased renewable power generation. We are proud to celebrate the project's completion and the positive impact it will have on communities for years to come.". ” The project created over 300 construction jobs and will generate tax revenue for local services and infrastructure. Hart Township also received approximately $600,000 from EGLE's "Renewable Energy Ready Community" incentive program to fund community improvement projects. Additionally, the CMS Energy Foundation donated $100,000 to the Lakeshore Food Club, a local food bank, to further support community well-being and access to essential resources. Patrick Borland, CEO and General Manager of MPPA, stated: "Hart Solar exemplifies MPPA's commitment to helping our members secure reliable, economical, and carbon-free power supply resources, thereby strengthening and realizing their long-term pledge to diversify their power supply portfolios." "Through collective action, public power communities of all sizes can share the advantages necessary to achieve economies of scale, making utility-scale renewable energy projects like Hart Solar a practical and long-term resource for their customers and communities."

• September 18, 2026

D3Energy powers a 6-megawatt floating solar array at a village reservoir in Monroeville, Ohio. This is the state's largest floating solar system and one of the top five in the nation. Since the state law granted it relevant authority in 2021, about one-third of Ohio's 88 counties have imposed restrictions on large-scale solar facilities, while townships are still voting on the matter. Monroe Village has taken a different approach by floating its solar arrays on the 12-acre water surface already owned by the village. "Solar energy requires space, but there is no extra land available in the farm area," said State Sen Civiagan, Managing Director of D3Energy. "Monroville was originally just a place for water supply. Now it serves two purposes." The floating photovoltaic array is Monroeville's second solar project. The village's 4-megawatt ground-mounted solar array has been in operation since 2017. Among these two projects, this village of 1,300 residents generates approximately 13 times the solar power per capita compared to other areas in Ohio, making it one of the highest per capita solar power producers in the state. Monroville is D3Energy's third project in Ohio, following the Del-Co hydroelectric array in Delaware and Ohio, as well as the array at Twin Lakes Reservoir in Lima, which was completed earlier this year and visited by Solar Power World. Together, these projects provide nearly 10 megawatts of operational floating solar power in Ohio, all located on waters already owned by the host utility companies. This exceeds the capacity of any other state in the Midwest. The array was built in collaboration with Gardner Capital, which owns the system and sells its electricity to the village, and Appalachian Renewable Power, an Ohio-based contractor. "All of this would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of Monroeville," said Chivijian. "The recently retired village administrator, Tom Gray, spearheaded this initiative from the initial discussions to the final launch of the project. This is his achievement."

• September 17, 2026

Twenty years ago, Bob and Lorraine Murphy opened their home in San Carlos, California, founding GRID Alternatives as a new organization dedicated to making solar energy accessible to underserved communities. They were among the first clients of GRID Alternatives. This week, GRID Alternatives returned to the same house to upgrade the original solar installation. "This home is the starting point of our mission," said Tim Sears, co-founder and co-CEO of GRID Alternatives. "Returning here twenty years later powerfully reminds us of what can happen when we invest in people and communities over the long term." From a single family and a solar installation project, it has grown into a 20-year journey dedicated to connecting communities through clean energy, economic opportunities, and workforce development. "It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed since GRID Alternatives first installed solar for our home," said Bob and Lorraine Murphy. "We've witnessed firsthand the impact of this investment on our family. After all these years, it's truly meaningful that GRID has returned to help us upgrade the system. We're honored to have been part of GRID's story from the very beginning.". ” As a partner of GRID Alternatives, BMO attended the milestone celebration. BMO collaborated with GRID to provide financial support for projects like Murphy's home system upgrade. Melissa Phiferfield, head of the BMO Climate Institute, said: "GRID Alternatives demonstrates what can be achieved when clean energy solutions are rooted in community needs." "Through our long-standing partnership with GRID, BMO has supported projects that drive progress by expanding access to clean energy, building community resilience, and creating opportunities through workforce development. The story of the Murphy family powerfully reminds us that these investments can continue to deliver value for years to come.". ” Since its inception at the Murphy household, GRID has grown and expanded, serving over 14,000 households in the Bay Area alone and saving more than $328 million in energy costs. The organization has increased its influence both domestically and internationally, now providing clean energy solutions to over 38,000 households and saving more than $887 million in energy costs for historically underserved communities. Erica McGee, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GRID Alternatives, said, "Two decades of impact give us the opportunity to celebrate our achievements and boldly consider where we go next." "The Murphy family helped us prove what is possible two decades ago. Today, their home reminds us that our work is not just about installing solar—it’s about building a future where every community benefits from the clean energy transition. We are proud of this legacy and excited about the accomplishments we can achieve together in the coming years."