Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. September 15, 2023 In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long …
RoyPow unveiled its new residential energy storage system at RE+. The system can provide whole-home backup power with an efficiency rate of 98%, power output of 10 to 15 kW and a capacity up to 40 kWh. Using LFP batteries, the system has a 10-year, 6,000-cycle lifetime. It has achieved UL 9540 certification. To ensure …
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Renewables project developer Radial Power announced it will use Unirac solar racking solutions on its national portfolio of projects. “We are excited to build on our collaboration with Unirac through this strategic partnership,” said John Bates, CEO of Radial Power. “Unirac’s solar racking solutions have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and reliability in our projects. By …
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India’s Gautam Solar highlighted its next-gen solar modules for the U.S. market at RE+. Its new n-type TOPCon modules have been certified by UL and joins its existing mono-PERC modules ready for U.S. projects. Gautam Solar will also be offering free solar power plant design and remote monitoring service for its customers in the United …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to promote diversity in procurement practices, will host two free events in Escondido, Calif., to engage with the public about small business opportunities and the CPUC’s Supplier Diversity Program. The CPUC oversees a robust Small Business Program that connects businesses to utility opportunities. The CPUC also …
In a booming market, O&M is often a painful, and sometimes costly, reminder that solar systems are not a “set it and forget it” asset. There are both high- and low-tech ways for residential and commercial installers to ensure O&M is not an afterthought, ranging from outsourcing to a specialist to using sophisticated, data-led monitoring …
CleanCapital unveiled a new 8.5 MW solar project in Houston, Alaska, the largest ever build in the state. While the project was announced at RE+ 2023 in Las Vegas, the project team held a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 29, 2023 marked its interconnection to the local utility grid. The solar project was developed and …
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We can’t predict disruptions caused by unexpected events like global pandemics. But we need consistent policies to promote domestic manufacturing and ensure that we have the supply we need to deploy the solar we need. Legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can help. Passed just over a year ago, the law is already fueling …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today released two proposed decisions in response to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) request for new safety and reliability investments in its service area. The proposed decisions, which are part of PG&E’s General Rate Case (GRC) covering its operational and infrastructure costs for 2023-2026, strike a balance between …
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