Hurricane Ian barely affects solar community in Florida
Babcock Ranch, a community near Fort Meyers, Florida, was built with climate resiliency in mind.
Pairing batteries with rooftop solar
A growing number of residential solar projects include energy storage batteries. In the first part of this series, we look at the backup power feature of batteries.
US electric truck company activates solar canopy charging yard
Rivian’s electric trucks will receive their first charge at the company’s US factory, from renewable energy produced by a 783 kW solar parking canopy.
Aptera’s solar car to use Maxeon PV cells
Aptera’s solar electric vehicle, equipped with almost 700 W of PV cells, can drive up to 40 miles (64 km) on solar alone, or 1,000 miles on batteries.
Iron-air battery startup nets $450 million investment
Boston-based startup Form Energy has raised $450 million in a new Series E financing round.
The Hydrogen Stream: Biotech startup targets hydrogen production from depleted wells at $1/kg
Cemvita claims it can produce hydrogen at the “lowest possible cost,” Deutsche Bahn and Fortescue Future Industries have announced plans to jointly modify diesel engines for locomotives, and the Canadian province of Alberta has started promoting its hydrogen potential in Japan.
How to diversify and grow lead generation without additional ad spend
High-quality leads are the fuel that drives any successful solar business. But, in today’s digital-first world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to compete for leads on crowded social networks and other lead services. In this pv magazine Webinar, Aurora Solar will share three ways to generate more leads without increasing the marketing spend.
RWE to acquire Con Edison’s clean energy business
RWE has agreed to buy Con Edison’s renewables business for $6.8 billion. The combined portfolio almost doubles RWE’s operating assets in the United States to 7.2 GW, making it the fourth-largest renewables company and the second-largest US solar operator.
How long do residential energy storage batteries last?
Multiple factors can affect the lifespans of residential battery energy storage systems.
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.
