US utility-scale solar falling in cost, pricing, value
Solar prices have dipped below the cost of wind in contract prices in many parts of the United States, analysis shows.
5 key challenges for commercial battery systems
For industrial and commercial applications, battery energy storage systems should be highly flexible to scale, safe, and easy to install. They should also have favorable operating costs, allow for great financial savings, and guarantee a high level of resilience. In this pv magazine Webinar, Socomec will discuss how its new SUNSYS HES L system ticks all these boxes.
Meyer Burger to open 400 MW solar module factory in US
Meyer Burger plans to open a U.S. factory with an initial production capacity of 400 MW per year, with the potential to scale it up to multiple gigawatts of capacity.
SEIA warns of US solar industry ‘death blow’ as Washington mulls tariffs
The Solar Energy Industries Association has criticized a group of U.S. companies for asking Washington to impose tariffs on PV imports from three Asian nations.
Work starts on 80 MW behind-the-meter solar project in the US
The array will supply energy to a steel mill in Texas and is expected to reach commercial operation by the summer of 2023.
Canadian manufacturer to set up 350 MW solar cell factory in New York
Ubiquity Solar plans to annually produce 350 MW of utility-grade PV cells and 1.5 MW of advanced space-grade PV cells for aerospace customers.
Storage ready hybrid string inverter from Tigo
The new inverter can be used for both DC or AC coupled systems and has an efficiency of up to 98.5%. Available in two versions with power of 7.6 and 11.4 kW, respectively, the device features up to 200% DC oversizing, and 50 V starting voltage.
Generac unveils new microinverter as part of move into solar, energy storage
Generac has released a new microinverter product as part of its ongoing shift into the solar and energy storage space. The U.S. manufacturer of backup power generation products also offers a backup battery storage solution.
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.
Residential battery inverter from the US
US storage system provider NeoVolta has developed a battery inverter that provides 32 A of AC output power. It has a storage capacity of 14.4 KWh that can be expanded to 24.0 kWh with the addition of another battery without the need for a second inverter.
