Ryan Kennedy
How long do residential storage batteries last?
Multiple factors can affect the lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
NREL model shows current incentives for PV module recycling are insufficient
Analysts at the US research institite modeled PV recycling strategies and found that current incentives are not well-aligned to drive recycling.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespans of residential solar inverters. In the second part of our new series on resiliency, we look at PV inverters.
How long do rooftop residential solar panels last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Solar in uncommon spaces
With land-use concerns on the rise, large-scale solar projects are increasingly being built on everything from landfill sites to water reservoirs. Here’s an overview of the state of the art.
US solar panel shipments rose 33% in 2020
Solar PV module shipments reached a record high in the U.S. market in 2020, up 33% year on year.
Silfab doubles US solar panel production capacity
Module manufacturer Silfab has opened a new plant north of Seattle and is now shipping its 370 W Prime series modules.
US company using 3D printers to make solid-state battery tech for EVs
California-based Sakuú Corp. has started work on a 2.5 MWh per year pilot facility to produce 3D-printed solid-state battery tech.
Gravity-based renewable energy storage tower for grid-scale operations
Energy Vault secured $100 million in Series C funding for its EVx tower, which stores gravitational potential energy for grid dispatch.
Blackouts and high utility prices are driving solar and storage adoption in the US, SunPower survey says
The survey of 1,500 homeowners shed light on the home solar energy experience and motivating factors behind solar purchases.
