The utility-scale solar sector has never had stronger economics or greater overall demand. But the sector’s momentum is tempered by a factor few people are talking about at the macro level. One of the most common reasons projects stall has nothing to do with interconnection queues, tariffs, or labor shortages. Instead, roadblocks emerge at town …
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Trinasolar and Spear Commercial Complete Unique 1.3 MW Rooftop and Carport Solar Installation for Drake Plastics
Vertex N modules power branded, high-performance C&I solar carport and rooftop system, offsetting new manufacturing facility’s energy use by 30% FREMONT, Calif. — August 11, 2026 — Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy solutions, supplied its Vertex N PV modules for a 1.3 MW rooftop and carport solar PV system at Drake …
Sun, Soil and Solar: How Agrivoltaics Solves Land-Use Issues and Creates Opportunities for C&I Solar EPCs
Landowners across the country have faced a version of the same question: Is this land better used for agricultural operations, for solar PV generation, or for agrivoltaics? Often, the question leads to pushback against solar development, with farmers, operators, and whole communities convinced solar installations mean sacrificing prime farming acreage. However, new data reveals a …
Inside the Wakefield Energy Park: What a Working Municipal Microgrid Tells Us About the Benefits of Energy Storage
The American Public Power Association (APPA) National Conference took place in Boston, Massachusetts, from June 26 to July 1, 2026. It featured over 40 educational sessions focusing on grid modernization, energy transition policies, utility-scale storage, and microgrid energy storage integration. It’s one thing to hear about an energy project at a conference — quite another …
Selling the Long-Term Value of Residential Solar in 2026 and Beyond
For years, “Save 30 percent with the ITC” was instrumental in the residential solar sales pitch — a value hook that helped land the sale. With the loss of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for homeowners at the end of 2025, that closer is gone. But the case for solar hasn’t gotten weaker. The value …
Utility-Scale Solar Snapshot Halfway Through 2026: Legitimate Constraints Shouldn’t Obscure Real Opportunity
By almost any metric, it’s shaping up to be a landmark year for utility-scale solar in 2026. But it’s also quickly becoming one of the most operationally demanding years the industry has seen. Solar capacity surpassed wind capacity in late 2025, becoming the largest source of new generating capacity. Some industry forecasts expect utility-scale solar …
How To Mitigate Growing Solar Project Risks of Hail, Fire, Wind, and Snow in C&I Solar Projects
The commercial and industrial (C&I) solar sector is navigating one of its most demanding environments on record, as risks become more localized, technical, and costly. Two consecutive editions of the kWh Analytics Solar Risk Assessment — the industry’s most rigorously sourced annual analysis of solar project risks — have painted a consistent and sobering picture. …
Trinasolar US Celebrates the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Sites
A Look at Where Trinasolar’s Customer Success Stories Intersect with the World Cup Map Every few years, the world pauses. Billions of people turn their attention to the same soccer fields, the same moments, the same shared joy — and for the first time this century, that attention will focus on North America. The 2026 …
