Morningstar unveils DC/AC inverters for off-grid applications
US-based solar controller producer Morningstar has launched a new line of off-grid inverters, featuring six models ranging from 150 W to 2,500 W. Production and deliveries are scheduled to start this year.
French consortium commissions solar module recycling facility
Soren and Envie 2E Aquitaine have inaugurated a new solar module recycling facility in Saint-Loubès, France.
H2X launches Warrego hydrogen-powered pickup truck
Australian startup H2X is finally launching its hydrogen-powered Warrego pickup truck, following the announcement of the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) last year. It is now undergoing final validation and verification and will likely hit the market within nine months, according to the company.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors can affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. We take a look at solar inverters in the second part of our ongoing series.
The weekend read: Real barriers to virtual power plants
The technology is available for virtual power plants to be rolled out across the United States, argues Jigar Shah, the director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. Their implementation would result in a cascade of benefits, including extending the adoption of distributed energy resources like rooftop PV and lowering electricity costs for consumers.
DualSun launches 425 W all-black shingled solar panel
DualSun’s new Flash 425 Shingle all-black modules have 425 W of nominal power and a power conversion efficiency of 20.4%.
BIPV roofing membrane with 25-year service life for C&I applications
Solvay has announced a partnership with China’s 3TREES to develop building-integrated photovoltaic thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membranes that comply with China’s new 25-year aging requirements for BIPV TPO roofing. The new BIPV product will be commercialized by the end of the year.
New study shows impact of shading on PV cells
Scientists in China have studied the impact of shading on single solar cells and on simple arrangements of two cells connected in series or in parallel.
Saft unveils new modular battery for time-shifting applications
Saft, a unit of TotalEnergies, has launched a new LFP battery storage system that is optimized for time-shifting applications.
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.
