Arka PowerPatio Arka Energy introduced PowerPatio, an addition to its lineup of lifestyle solar solutions. Building on its existing product, the PowerGazebo, the PowerPatio is a prefabricated structure that integrates glass-on-glass PV tiles to provide shading and produce solar power in residential applications. The PowerPatio comes in multiple sizes starting at 180 sq ft and …
Third-party ownership and California are fueling residential solar growth, as interconnection and the solar coaster are slowing larger projects. September 8, 2023 Ohm Analytics’ second-quarter report on distributed solar generation paints a complex picture across the residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and community solar sectors. Overall, the market expanded by 6%, buoyed by an 11% …
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As renewables continue to grow and augment/replace fossil assets on the grid, energy storage is becoming a critical component. Today, lithium-ion batteries dominate grid-scale energy storage deployments. This will change as solar and wind penetration exceed 30%. A bevy of pilot projects using iron-flow, nickel-hydrogen, and other technologies is giving developers, IPPs and utilities a …
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To make residential solar a realistic option for low-income consumers, SunPower Foundation announced three new grant programs to fund nonprofit organizations advancing domestic clean energy equity. September 8, 2023 SunPower, a solar technology service company, says fewer than 5% of domestic homes are solar-powered today. The business lists presumed high installation costs as one of …
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The 200 MW/400MWh Big Rock project, expected to be online in the second half of 2024, is designed to bring stabililty to the Southern California grid. September 8, 2023 LS Energy Solutions (LS-ES), a specialist in grid-connected energy storage solutions, is deploying 200 MW/400 MWh of energy storage to a site in Southern California. Construction …
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Solar contributed 45% of electricity generation capacity additions in the first half of 2023 Solar installations are expected to grow 15% per year through 2028, said a report from Wood Mackenzie. Meteomatics expands work with energy companies in U.S. Meteomatics recently established U.S. operations in Exton, Pennsylvania, is making its technology and data available to …
Sunrise brief: Residential solar average payback period is 8.3 years, said EnergySage Read More »
Norwegian silicon ingot and wafer manufacturer NorSun has stated it wants to start a 5-GW ingot and wafer production facility in the United States, and the company can now count on a confirmed wafer buyer: Silfab Solar. Credit: NorSun The two companies today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding for Silfab to purchase …
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