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New tax incentives may not be enough to supercharge US inverter manufacturing
EPC Power makes central inverters at its original factory in Poway, California. The Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives to jump-start U.S. solar product…
Recom to introduce Panther series of solar modules to U.S. market at Intersolar
By the eighth of February, 2023. Recom Technologies, a European maker of solar panels, will be showcasing their Panther series of solar…
Vertically mounted solar system Sunzaun hits market
By | February 8, 2023 Ground-mount installation contractor Sunstall has launched new venture Sunzaun, a vertical solar system ideal for agriculture applications….
State of the Union Highlights Victories and Path Forward for American Clean Energy
Tuesday, February 7th 2023. Spread the word. A statement has been released to the public. This is a comment from Abigail Ross…
SMA brings new commercial solar inverter to U.S. market
By | February 7, 2023 SMA America is launching the Sunny Tripower X to the Americas market for use in commercial PV…
Longroad Energy breaks ground on 202-MW Texas solar project
By | February 7, 2023 Longroad Energy, a U.S.-based renewable energy developer, has funded and commenced construction of Umbriel Solar, a 202-MWDC/150MWAC…
Kontrolmatik’s Pomega breaks ground on 3-GWh lithium battery factory in South Carolina
By | February 7, 2023 Kontrolmatik Technologies, via its subsidiary Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its previously announced 3-GWh…
Large-scale solar project reuses EV batteries as energy storage
By | February 7, 2023 B2U Storage Solutions, which repurposes electric vehicle batteries for energy storage systems, started operations of a 25-MWh…
What is bidirectional EV charging?
The installation of EV chargers is quickly becoming a must-have offering in a solar installer’s services. As more solar manufacturers begin making…
Gripple to showcase above-ground cable management systems at Intersolar
By | February 7, 2023 Cable management company Gripple will be demonstrating its range of above-ground cable management systems at Intersolar next…
Building a content marketing plan for solar installers
By Hannah Kilpatrick, Director of Marketing, STG Solar Surviving 2022 was not an easy feat for solar companies. The combination of material…
New coalition urges California to create Western Regional Transmission Organization
The “Lights on California” coalition was launched on February 6 by a growing number of clean energy, business and environmental advocates committed…
NABCEP, SolarReviews embark on first jointly conducted Solar Industry Survey
By the 6th of February, 2023. NABCEP has teamed up with SolarReviews in order to conduct their inaugural Solar Industry Survey. The…
5 tips for educating customers on the benefits of energy storage
By Chris Canfield, Director of ESS Sales, LG Electronics USA As a solar installer, you may find yourself educating consumers on available…
The Solar Policy Scoop: February 2023 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
By | February 6, 2023 Namaste Solar Almost every state took some solar policy action in 2022The USA The N.C. Clean Energy…
Guest column: We need clarity, please!
Manufacturing solar panels at Indiana-based Crossroads Solar. By Patrick Regan, president, Crossroads Solar Most of those involved in the solar industry applaud…
New Illinois law prevents counties from banning local wind and solar projects
By | February 6, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinois-based clean energy projects from a growing number of local bans….
Minnesota legislature passes 100% Clean Energy bill
By | February 3, 2023 On February 3, the Minnesota State Senate passed the 100% Clean Energy Bill (Senate File 4) and…
Inverter makers still hesitant to commit to domestic manufacturing
By February 3rd 2023. In SPW’s update for 2023 regarding global locations for inverter manufacturing, a handful of businesses have moved their…
Lumin smart circuit software now integrated with Enphase and SolarEdge batteries
By | February 3, 2023 With additional rebates available to U.S. consumers for home efficiency updates, energy load control will be paramount…
K2 Systems develops certification program for solar installers
By | February 3, 2023 Global solar racking and mounting manufacturer K2 Systems has created its own training and certification program called…
New community solar install marks milestone for ComEd
By | February 2, 2023 Speedway Solar Project in Joliet, Illinois. ComEd and Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) have announced the opening of…
Illinois solar contractor showcases successful apprenticeship program
By | February 2, 2023 Illinois solar contractor Rethink Electric recently began its 2023 apprenticeship program. This year’s class is its largest…
Enphase will release its own bidirectional EV charger
By | February 2, 2023 Enphase Energy is getting into the bidirectional EV charger game, after successfully demonstrating its vehicle-to-home and -grid…
Belinus solar panels from Belgium are now available to U.S. market
By | February 1, 2023 Belgian solar product manufacturer Belinus is bringing its line of all-black solar panels to the U.S. market….
Earthjustice challenges MISO rule that restricts renewable ancillary services
By | February 1, 2023 Earthjustice has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on behalf of SEIA challenging…
Hanwha will buy all of REC Silicon’s polysilicon coming out of Moses Lake for next 10 years
By | February 1, 2023 REC Silicon just announced that 100% of its polysilicon product at its Moses Lake factory will go…
Tigo declares legal victory in SunSpec rapid shutdown patent challenge
By | February 1, 2023 While the SunSpec Alliance celebrated the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) accepting two rapid shutdown patent…
PlanHub updates software platform to simplify preconstruction tasks
By | February 1, 2023 PlanHub has announced the expansion of its end-to-end general contractors’ platform. The simplified, cloud-based tool will be…
Renewable Properties is developing 30 MW of solar to benefit low-income Californians
By | February 1, 2023 Renewable Properties announced it has signed PPAs for five projects with PG&E that will bring the benefits…
Top 5 Ways Trina Solar US Advantage Helps Residential Solar Installers Deliver More Customer Value
By Trina Solar US In this era of grid parity and solar panel commoditization, residential installers need more than just PV modules…
Earthjustice and SEIA Challenge Grid Operator Rules that Restrict Renewable Energy
It is Tuesday, January 22nd, 2022, and the stock market closes at 218. A statement has been released to the public. Earthjustice…
Arkansas school district almost fully powered by large ground-mount solar project
By | January 31, 2023 El Dorado School District (ESD) School Board and faculty members gathered to celebrate the district’s newly constructed…
Duke Energy seeks 4-GW expansion on renewable energy program
By | January 31, 2023 Duke Energy has proposed an expansion to its Green Source Advantage (GSA) program, giving customers the option…
Generac to release Level 2 home EV charger later this year
By | January 31, 2023 Generac Power Systems announced it is releasing its first residential EV charging system. Generac EV charger concept….
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office invalidates some Tigo rapid shutdown infringement claims
By | January 30, 2023 The SunSpec Alliance announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 30 invalidated key patent…
1.35 GW of solar panels were listed on EnergyBin’s resale site in last 2 years
Solar product exchange EnergyBin just released its second annual “PV Module Price Index for the Secondary Solar Market” report, which tracks the wholesale…
Almost every state took some solar policy action in 2022
By | January 30, 2023 Namaste Solar The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2022 annual review and Q4 update…
Powering whole homes with solar + storage is now possible — and smart
By George Kuo, Senior Director, Product & Solutions, Americas, MSS Business Unit at Canadian Solar American homeowners were expected to have installed…
January 2023 Digital Edition: 2023 Trends In Solar + Storage
By | January 25, 2023 2023: The Year of the Good Guys The solar industry is trendy again, thanks to last year’s…
Minnesota Bill Establishes 100 Percent Clean Energy Goal by 2040
https://solarindustrymag.com/minnesota-bill-establishes-100-percent-clean-energy-goal-by-2040 …
Idaho’s largest solar project is now connected to grid
By | January 26, 2023 Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions has placed into commercial operation the 120-MW Jackpot Solar project in Twin Falls…
Bechtel Completes 140 MW Cutlass Solar Project in Texas
https://solarindustrymag.com/bechtel-completes-140-mw-cutlass-solar-project-in-texas …
Solar Developer Selects PanelClaw for 150 MW Project Portfolio
https://solarindustrymag.com/solar-developer-selects-panelclaw-for-150-mw-project-portfolio …
EnCap Investments Enable Linea to Grow Renewable Energy Deployments
https://solarindustrymag.com/encap-investments-enable-linea-to-grow-wind-solar-energy-storage-deployments …
Duke Brings Idaho’s Largest Solar Facility Online
https://solarindustrymag.com/duke-begins-operations-for-120-mw-jackpot-solar-project …
OYA Renewables Projects Selected for Expanded Solar For All Program
https://solarindustrymag.com/program-integrates-oya-renewables-community-solar-projects-for-underserved-new-yorkers …
AlphaStruxure to build country’s largest airport terminal rooftop solar array
A rendering of the new project. AlphaStruxure announced an agreement to design, construct and operate integrated microgrid infrastructure at the New Terminal…
The Solar Project Recovery Plan How to plan for challenges to minimize solar project delays and save money.
By Dr. René Morkos, CEO, ALICE Technologies Over the past year, the U.S. solar industry has experienced significant delays to construction efforts,…
OYA Renewables community solar projects benefit underserved New Yorkers
By | January 26, 2023 Toronto-based solar developer OYA Renewables is planning two community solar projects totaling 13 MW that will be…