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Thornova Solar to use Nextpower steel frames in some solar panel BOMs

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:21 +0000

Thornova Solar announced it will integrate steel frames from Nextpower into its solar panel manufacturing plans for the U.S. market. Nextpower’s universal steel module frame is designed for broad compatibility with tracker and fixed-tilt mounting systems. Compared with conventional frame designs, the steel frame reduces module deflection, lowers the risk of glass breakage and improves…

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AWM releases improved Arden Hanger system for solar cable management

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:34 +0000

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) has released the company’s Gen 5S Arden Hanger, designed to optimize cable ampacity, minimize materials and lower costs compared to earlier versions. The Gen 5S Arden Hanger has been engineered to increase ampacity or lower operating temperatures for cables. Through a detailed analysis, AWM determined that a unique offset results in…

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T1 Energy to buy energy storage brand KORE Power

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:53:41 +0000

T1 Energy announced it has entered an agreement to acquire KORE Power, a battery energy storage system company, for $32 million of equity, cash and assumption of debt. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of this month. The acquisition will provide T1 with an entry point to the energy storage market. T1…

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RETC solar panel report shows troubling performance issues

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:45:42 +0000

RETC, part of the VDE Group, has released its 2026 PV Module Index (PVMI) Report, which features 19 solar panel manufacturers earning recognition across multiple testing disciplines and award categories. Thirteen manufacturers achieved Overall Highest Achiever status. The report provides independent, comparative data on solar PV modules across reliability, performance and quality metrics. “Certifications require…

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Nextpower sues GameChange Energy for alleged solar tracker patent infringement

Billy Ludt — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:42:31 +0000

Nextpower has filed a lawsuit against GameChange Energy alleging that the competing manufacturer has infringed on several of its patents related to single-axis solar tracker technologies. Nextpower issued the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on Monday. “Nextpower invests heavily in the development of our best-in-class solar tracker products,…

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Ampacity amplifies solar tracker installation training services

Billy Ludt — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:37 +0000

Utility-scale solar company and distributor Ampacity is expanding its training services for solar tracker installation. These programs include coursework in the classroom and in the field. “Our Customer Success training programs directly support our mission to simplify the entire solar design, procurement, and installation process for EPCs and developers,” said Evan Rubin, VP of sales at…

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Registration now open for Mayfield Renewables’ third Education Summit

Kelly Pickerel — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:19:02 +0000

Engineering firm Mayfield Renewables announced it will hold its third-annual Education Summit in Chicago on Sept. 29-30, 2026. The event will feature 16 workshops on commercial solar, storage and microgrid topics at the David Rubenstein Forum on the University of Chicago’s south campus. “The summit is designed to address a significant and often undervalued gap…

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ARRAY increases angling on terrain-following solar tracker

Billy Ludt — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:25:34 +0000

ARRAY Technologies is launching an updated version of its OmniTrack terrain-following single-axis solar tracker that is designed to be deployed on uneven terrains. The latest model of OmniTrack can adjust tracker rows by up to 2° between foundations, up from 1° in its last iteration. “Our customers love OmniTrack, and the opportunities for faster deployment…

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SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas

Kelly Pickerel — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:37:09 +0000

SEG Solar just announced plans for a third solar panel assembly facility sited in Texas. This new 4.6-GW facility will bring the company’s total U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually. SEG currently operates a 2-GW facility in Houston and is opening a 4-GW facility in Tomball this August. The third facility is a…

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GameChange Energy consolidates solar trackers, eBOS under one brand

Billy Ludt — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:31:29 +0000

Solar tracker and electrical balance of systems manufacturers GameChange Solar and eBOS are now operating its brands and technologies under the name GameChange Energy. The company stated in a press release that this rebrand better reflects its product offerings, including trackers, solar racking, transformers, eBOS and remote monitoring technologies. “The GameChange Energy name tells the…

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Ohio rubber manufacturing site installs solar on flat roof

Kelly Pickerel — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:53:32 +0000

Roofing company IKO has completed a solar energy installation at its Blair Rubber manufacturing facility in Seville, Ohio. The system, installed by Artisun Solar, supports Beyond, IKO’s sustainability program focused on advancing responsible operations across its North American facilities and communities. The installation also marks the first commercial solar project in Seville. Blair Rubber Company…

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Nextpower acquires energy storage provider Prevalon Energy

Kelly Pickerel — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:41:48 +0000

Nextpower continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for all things utility-scale power, announcing it plans to acquire Prevalon Energy, an American energy storage supplier. Nextpower will spend $365 million on the acquisition. Prevalon is a stand-alone company from Mitsubishi Power Americas. Prevalon provides fully integrated BESS solutions backed by its own intelligent control system.…

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New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget

Billy Ludt — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:06:11 +0000

New York’s newly finalized budget for 2027 is prioritizing new solar construction and updating its utility grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature approved the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027, which will include $200 million in funding for NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program for rooftop and community solar, and it will also invest…

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Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project

Billy Ludt — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:29:30 +0000

Matrix Renewables and EPC contractor SOLV Energy have started construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a 457-MWDC photovoltaic solar facility located in Navarro County, Texas. During construction, Tormes Solar is expected to support approximately 450 jobs. “We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities…

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SUNPURE automated module installers compatible with GameChange Solar trackers

Billy Ludt — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:19:57 +0000

GameChange Solar announced that its single-axis solar tracker is compatible for automated module installation through SUNPURE‘s Saturn systems. Saturn can install modules on racking while running on uneven terrains. SUNPURE claims the system can install 600 to 1,000 modules per day. “With labor shortages continuing to impact utility-scale solar construction, automation will play an important…

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