• December 24, 2025

The Christmas bell rings, bringing warmth and beauty as promised. Thank you to every partner who moves forward side by side. It is your wholehearted effort that makes ordinary days shine brightly. Thank you to every customer who trusts us. It is your choice and support that give us the strength to move forward. May the stars of Christmas light up our path forward, and may the new year be warm, smooth, and worry free!

• December 23, 2025

The 160 MW CPV backbone solar project is now online in Garrett County. The project is developed by a subsidiary of competing power company CPV Renewable Power and is located in a restored abandoned coal mine in Maryland. The CPV backbone solar project embodies our mission to support responsible energy transition, "said Sherman Knight, CEO of CPV. By transforming abandoned coal mining areas into productive solar facilities, we demonstrate how brownfield transformation, innovative engineering, and strategic partnerships can tackle complex project challenges and deliver new electricity in Maryland The CPV backbone solar project is constructed by EPC Vanguard Energy Partners. We appreciate the continued cooperation with CPV and the opportunity to complete the CPV backbone solar project. This is a complex site, and our team has remained focused, resilient, and committed from start to finish, safely delivering a high-quality project, "said Geoffrey Fairclough, President of Vanguard Energy Partners. CPV Backbone Solar began development in 2020. Throughout the process, CPV is committed to establishing strong and lasting relationships with local stakeholders to have a positive impact in Garrett County. The project also includes investments to enhance community and environmental protection, including a donation of $100000 to the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation over a four-year period to help strengthen the long-term vitality of the region's natural resources.

• December 22, 2025

A new report released today by ReImagine Appalachia found that 67% of the 92282 expected clean energy jobs (over 61000 positions) in the region are now at risk due to policy changes under the Trump administration. Tracking Appalachian Impact: What's in Danger When Federal Funds Stagnation "documents how clean energy investments in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky stagnated after historic growth. This analysis tracks quarterly data from 2018 to the third quarter of 2025, examining federal and private investments in three categories: energy and industrial deployment, clean energy manufacturing, and retail purchases of greenhouse gas reduction technologies. According to the report, clean energy investment tripled between 2021 and 2024, reaching a peak of $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024, but has now stagnated, with energy and industrial spending plummeting from $1.27 billion in the third quarter of 2024 to $445 million in the third quarter of 2025. The report also covers how the Trump administration's funding changes affect local projects. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Employment Act have brought unprecedented investment and employment opportunities to our local communities, "said Diana Polson, co-author of the report. We have recorded $9.85 billion in investments in energy and industry, $18.8 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments, and $22.3 billion in retail clean technology purchases since 2022. These are changing our communities and creating high paying jobs that do not require a college degree. Now, we see these opportunities gradually disappearing as federal funding stagnates Analysis predicts that the One Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) will raise residential energy prices, disrupt job creation, and hand over America's leadership in clean energy and manufacturing to foreign competitors, with Appalachian communities bearing the majority of these impacts. The data tells a grim story. The clean energy manufacturing industry started from almost zero in 2018 and has grown to large-scale investment by 2023, with 72% dedicated to battery manufacturing and 19% dedicated to zero emission vehicles, "said Rike Rothenstein, co-author of the report. But this momentum has stopped. When President Trump takes office for the second time, federal clean energy investment is significantly reduced, and the proposed Beauty Act may completely cancel the remaining plans. From the canceled furnace upgrade at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Plant in Middleton, Ohio, to the stalled solar project on former coal mine land in Nicholas County, West Virginia, our case studies show how these cuts affect our communities The complete report includes detailed analysis of each state and quarterly investment tracking. It is particularly distressing that the majority of threatened jobs are in the construction and manufacturing industries, which are urgently needed blue collar jobs in our community, "said Dana Kuhnline, co-author...

• December 19, 2025

The Sitting Solutions project has released its new 'Sitting Policy Handbook', a guide designed for state leaders and advocates of renewable energy sitting reform. The manual uses recent state reforms and real-world examples as recommendations for policy formulation and implementation. The site solution project was initiated by Clean Tomorrow, a non partisan, results oriented organization dedicated to advancing practical decarbonization solutions. States don't need to start from scratch - successful models already exist, "said Nelson Falkenburg, co-author and sitting policy manager of the Sitting Solutions Project. This manual demonstrates how states can adopt clear, fair, and predictable sitting rules while promoting the growth of clean energy and strengthening community trust. ” The United States is facing increasing demand for electricity and soaring electricity costs. Renewable energy projects, such as solar energy, can stabilize and reduce energy costs for stakeholders. The Site Selection Policy Manual calls for a calm review of outdated and fragmented state-level site selection processes. This manual combines internal analysis and external research, and utilizes insights from industry partners, including Data for Progress and strategic economic research. The 'sitting policy field guide' advocates the use of clear rules, timely decision-making, fair procedures, economic opportunities, community interests, and land management positioning policies. Sitting is a bottleneck that hinders the potential of clean energy in the United States, "said Alex Breckel, co-author of the Sitting Solutions project and senior director of project planning. By implementing the right policies, states can reduce energy costs for consumers, attract investment, and bring real benefits to workers, landowners, and host communities.

• December 18, 2025

Seal Solar is building a 13.05-megawatt array for Baptist Health, the largest private non-profit healthcare organization based in Arkansas. This array is one of the largest non-public scale systems installed in Arkansas. Seal Solar is installing 22300 double-sided solar panels on 49 acres of land in the former rice field. Baptist Health is delighted to be a part of this new solar farm - a step towards generating cleaner, more sustainable electricity and reducing costs, "said Brent Beaulieu, Chief Financial Officer of Baptist Health. This project reflects our commitment to becoming a more environmentally friendly organization and is built upon our strong energy efficiency record, with Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock receiving an energy star rating of 83%. ” Seal Solar has a long history of collaborating with businesses, farmers, and non-profit organizations across Arkansas to incorporate solar energy and energy storage into their energy demand mix. We are proud to collaborate with the Baptist Health team to help them meet their needs for sustainability and cost savings, "said John Buckley, project manager at Seal Solar, who oversees the construction of the project. The solar array of the Vermont Health System is scheduled to be completed in early spring 2026 and connected to Entergy Arkansas' power grid.

• December 17, 2025

Nelson Family Vineyards is located in Mendocino County, California, and has installed a floating solar system on an irrigation pond to operate 100% using renewable energy. This innovative project enables this 74 year old, 1800 acre family farm to fully utilize clean energy without reducing any agricultural land production. Combined with the existing solar system on the winery roof, this floating photovoltaic (FPV) system is expected to generate approximately 200000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually - enough to meet the electricity needs of the winery, agricultural pumps, wine tasting rooms, shops, and 12 on-site households. It is predicted that this will save Nelson Family Vineyards approximately $90000 annually, significantly reducing operating costs and also contributing to its commitment to sustainable operations. With the sharp rise in electricity costs on the grid, achieving energy independence will have a significant and immediate impact on our operations. This investment will save us a lot of money every year, "said Tyler Nelson, owner of Nelson Family Vineyards. The best thing is that because the system floats on the pond, it doesn't occupy an acre of production land. This means that all of our 1800 acres of land can be used for the most important things - agriculture and protecting wildlife habitats The FPV device will also serve as a key on-site site for research on the ecological impact of FPV technology. Scientists from the Wildlife Energy Center at the University of California, Davis will use this system to study how FPV systems affect water quality, aquatic life, microclimate, and biodiversity in agricultural environments. One of the main focuses of the research will be to determine whether the shadow of floating solar panels can help control invasive planktonic animals (water fleas) and aquatic plants that often clog efficient drip irrigation filters in vineyards - an issue that requires hourly maintenance during peak seasons. By limiting sunlight, solar panels are expected to slow down the growth of aquatic organisms and plants, reducing labor-intensive maintenance and the use of chemicals. The floating solar system was designed and installed by Noria Energy, a local contractor and affiliated company of Sunrock distributed power generation. We are honored to collaborate with the Nelson family and the University of California, Davis to help wineries save costs, achieve energy self-sufficiency, and protect natural resources, "said Ron Stimmel, President of Noria Energy. This project demonstrates how FPV technology can turn underutilized water areas into reliable and high-yield power sources, enabling growers to maintain full productivity of their farmland while improving operational sustainability

• December 16, 2025

After solar tile manufacturer GAF Energy announced the closure of its research and development facility in San Jose, California and relocation of its headquarters to Texas, its excess manufacturing equipment will be auctioned off. Equipment within the San Jose facility. Rooftop expert GAF launched the energy sector in January 2022 and released studable Timberline solar tiles. The company initially operated in a 50 megawatt facility in San Jose and then opened a second manufacturing site in Georgia, Texas in 2023. The latest news shows that the annual production capacity of the GeCheng factory is 250 megawatts, and the workers produce solar tiles by laminating solar cells on TPO roof materials. In October, GAF Energy Company laid off 138 employees, effective December 13th. The company also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Gree City and the focus on manufacturing. Given the ongoing changes in the solar industry, we are adjusting our business and team to focus on the key markets where solar energy is most attractive to builders and homeowners, "said Martin de Bono, President of GAF Energy, in a statement. The location in San Jose is currently auctioning off excess equipment. A surplus second sale is currently underway in Texas. Earlier this year, GAF Energy launched its second-generation evolved Timberline solar product with increased power output. The ES 2 product has achieved 57 watts per watt.

• December 12, 2025

Arch Solar announced the installation of a 191 kW DC solar project on a newly constructed affordable housing and community library complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is expected that this installation will offset 38% of the total electricity consumption at the location. This project is part of a broader plan in Milwaukee aimed at producing renewable energy on-site for underserved communities. This project provides 93 townhouse style apartments and a newly built public library for a low-income community, supporting long-term affordability by directly reducing residents' utility costs, including allocation of units for rent discounts. The convenience of installation, centralized monitoring, and consistency across multiple sites are key considerations, "said Andrew Holmstrom, Business Development Director at Arch Solar. When you have a unified platform, managing roofs with three different configurations is much simpler. The long string design with a power optimizer reduces our system costs, reduces main cables, conduits, and labor, while providing reliable performance at all locations Arch Solar utilizes a combination of SolarEdge SE50K and SE10K inverters, as well as a dual input power optimizer, resulting in longer strings, fewer home cables, and reduced system balancing (BoS) costs. This setup not only simplifies installation, but also helps the project stay within the strict budget range commonly seen in affordable housing development. Although the ownership model of each building is different, the energy-saving benefits of this system are aimed at directly benefiting residential tenants and community operations, thereby promoting greater economic stability and quality of life. Affordable housing should come with affordable energy, "said Chuck Ellis, Vice President of Commercial and Industrial Sales at SolarEdge. This project demonstrates how smart solar design can produce quantifiable effects where they are most neede.

• December 11, 2025

Floating solar bracket manufacturer Ciel&Terre has developed WattRack, a new type of bracket with higher panel density than the company's previous models. WattRack is capable of installing 2.2 megawatts of solar energy on a single water surface (almost 2.5 acres). This new type of bracket places the module in an east-west direction, has a new track installation system, and no longer has maintenance walkways between panel rows. On the contrary, Ciel&Terre created a small car that can move on solar modules so that operators can still perform maintenance. The load capacity of the car is 300 kilograms, and the maximum speed is 5 kilometers per hour. Through this system, maintenance operations have become faster, simpler, and safer, "the company stated in a press release. The operations team no longer needs to manually carry devices and can work in a safe environment WattRack has joined Ciel&Terre's existing floating solar bracket series, including Fusio, a triangular bracket that forms a honeycomb like array when assembled; And Hydrelio, its flagship product floating bracket, can work on water bodies with varying depths and has a 15 year history in the market.