Ryan Kennedy
California’s electricity duck curve is deepening
The mismatch between times of peak solar generation and peak electricity demand is deepening in California, but energy storage buildout across the US state is set to balance the grid.
First Solar secures 1 GW module order
Capital Power will purchase thin-film solar modules from First Solar for projects across North America, with deliveries to start in 2026.
Savant Systems releases 18.5 kWh home battery
US-based Savant Systems has developed a new lithium-ferro-phosphate battery and inverter kit.
Rondo announces 90 GWh heat battery factory
U.S.-based Rondo Energy will operate the world’s largest battery factory in Thailand, two and a half times the size of Tesla’s Gigafactory.
Panasonic introduces new home battery
Panasonic’s EverVolt home battery supports DC and AC coupling for new and existing solar arrays.
Solar to reach ‘unassailable position’ as cheapest electricity source, says DNV
Solar’s levelized cost of electricity will reach $30/MWh in 2050, as global capacity surges, said DNV.
Main causes of solar performance issues
A new report by HelioVolta shows that 62% of inspected PV projects have critical or major issues.
Virtual power plants roll out across the U.S.
Virtual power plants (VPPs) coordinate distributed resources and demand for a more resilient, cost-effective energy transition. And they are gaining traction in the United States.
Solar awning for recreational vehicles
Eco-dynamic Tech’s 1,000 W solar awnings for recreational vehicles (RVs) feature flexible heterojunction solar cells and can be customized with a range of color patterns.
Canadian Solar announces 5 GW US module factory
Representing an investment of $250 million, the facility is expected to bring 1,500 jobs.
