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Briggs & Stratton launches residential storage solution with lithium-ferro-phosphate chemistry
The US manufacturer offers the storage solution with a 6 kW inverter, a 4.9 kWh battery, and a proprietary monitoring system.
Butterflies, bees, sheep, and solar energy production can coexist
EDF Renewables maintains a 23.4 MW agrivoltaic facility that supports local wildlife and agriculture. Since it was installed in 2009, the project pioneered efforts in supporting bees, butterflies, and sheep grazing.
White House takes executive action to spur US solar manufacturing
Concurrent with the two-year halt of solar tariffs on major Southeast Asian panels suppliers, the Biden Administration invoked the Defense Production Act and is using the full power of federal procurement capabilities to boost US-made solar.
Retractable 1.2 kW solar awning for RVs
The Xponent Power solar awning, a recent winner of the German Innovation Award, is a wind-resilient electricity producer for off-grid adventures.
Borrego sells development business, including 8.4 GW solar pipeline
US-based Borrego said it will spin off and sell its development unit to ECP, along with its project pipeline of 8.4 GW solar and 6.4 GW/25 GWh of energy storage.
Is residential solar worth it in the US?
Many homeowners invest $15,000 to $30,000 or more in solar. How does this cost compare to the status quo of paying the utility company?
Solar that works in the shade
Conditions that are 10% shaded can render a typical solar panel useless, but Optivolt said its technology can deliver up to 25 times more power in the shade than conventional panels.
Emissions-free battery recycling facility will use electricity rather than smelting
ACE Green Recycling has announced plans to build a new plant in Texas to recycle both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
IKEA to offer SunPower residential solar, energy storage in US market
IKEA and SunPower have agreed to launched a new partnership in California in the fall.
UL releases modeling software for utility-scale energy storage
UL’s new HOMER Front software is designed for standalone use, or hybrid solar and wind-plus-storage applications, with the aim of maximizing revenue streams.
