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Canadian Solar to ship 660-W TOPCon module later this year

Canadian Solar has launched its new n-type high-power TOPBiHiKu CS6.2 module series for non-residential markets. The module delivers a maximum power output up to 660 W and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.4%. Canadian Solar is beginning with its global deliveries in August 2025. The TOPCon 2.0 module uses fine line printing, which reduces… …

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Array Technologies updates tracker software for backtracking, diffuse light yields

Array Technologies, a global provider of solar tracking technology products, expanded its SmarTrack software to include backtracking and diffuse optimization capabilities for its Array STI H250 dual-row tracker. This advancement brings algorithm training and optimization tools, which was tested on the DuraTrack platform, to H250 installations across global markets. “Our H250 tracker has long been… …

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Microsoft inks agreement with Nexamp for 300 MW of new community solar

Nexamp announced it will develop a portfolio of roughly 100 new projects across the U.S. as part of a long-term agreement with Microsoft. Spanning communities across the country, these solar farms will add approximately 300 MWAC of distributed clean energy capacity to local grids — enough to power nearly 100,000 homes annually. Under the agreement,… …

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Renewable Properties starts construction on 17-MW California community solar + storage portfolio

Renewable Properties announced it has broken ground on three new solar projects in California. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the projects will deliver over 17 MWDC of clean, renewable power to customers through programs offered by Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Optus Bank, Pathward, N.A., and BridgePeak Energy Capital are… …

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Solargik debuts solar tracker operations platform SOMA Pro

Solargik, an international solar tracker manufacturer, launched SOMA Pro, its next-generation intelligent monitoring and control platform, at Intersolar Europe 2025. SOMA Pro is a tracker-native software system that fully integrates monitoring, diagnostics and performance control in one service. SOMA Pro, Solargik’s AI-powered platform, is built into the core of the company’s own tracker hardware, drawing… …

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New Briggs & Stratton automatic transfer switch complies with NEC 2023

Briggs & Stratton has introduced a dual 200-amp automatic transfer switch (ATS) to comply with NEC 2023 standards, which require separate compartments for breakers. Briggs & Stratton claims this new model, 071257, is the only ATS of its kind that’s currently available on the market. As of February of this year, 17 states have adopted… …

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Tigo scales up TS4 MLPE line to match more powerful modules

Tigo Energy has announced the 725W evolution of the TS4-A family of MLPE products. The new higher-current 725W TS4-A product family serves the entire solar market, from residential to C&I installations. For countries requiring UL-certification of MLPE products, the 725W TS4-A-O is available immediately. The 725W Tigo TS4-A models deliver enhanced energy harvesting, with increased… …

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Virginia law directs utility to launch virtual power plant pilot program

On May 2, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the Community Energy Act (HB 2346/SB 1100) into law. The new law directs Dominion Energy to launch a 450-MW virtual power plant pilot, allowing homes and businesses to aggregate solar panels, batteries, EV chargers and smart devices into a flexible grid resource that can reduce peak demand,… …

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SolarServ Protect now offering 10-year solar labor warranty

SolarServ Protect has announced a comprehensive 10-year labor warranty designed to eliminate confusion for customers purchasing solar systems. While manufacturers typically provide 25-year warranties on their products, many customers — both residential and commercial — assume this coverage includes labor. In reality, manufacturer warranties generally apply only to hardware, leaving installation and service-related costs uncovered.… …

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The Solar Policy Scoop: May 2025

Pennsylvania takes another shot at community solar bill Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 1155, a bill that would authorize community solar programs across the state. The new bill closely mirrors legislation passed through the House in 2024 with strong bipartisan support. Community solar pilot program doesn’t make it into final Ohio energy bill Columbus, Ohio… …

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