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Numerical weather prediction (NWP) company Climavision has released its new Horizon AI suite of products to serve the renewable energy industry. The company has steadily expanded its application of machine learning and AI to increase the accuracy and range of its forecast models. Now, with the recent acquisition of Intersphere, provider of AI-Driven subseasonal to …

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Smappee recently launched its latest EV Wall charger in the United States. Designed for both residential and commercial use, this smart charger can be optimized with solar and use Smappee’s built-in solar forecasting technology to maximize EV charging with solar power, enhancing self-sufficiency, savings and promoting environmentally friendly daytime charging. Smappee The charger’s AI-based system can …

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ABB has launched its first residential energy management software platform, the ReliaHome Smart Panel, in North America. ABB’s white-labeled Lumin smart panel provides enhanced customer experience and exceptional convenience to save energy through an accessible, user-friendly product. Designed and assembled in the U.S., the panel is commercially available in all 50 states and territories and …

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Doug Letterman Thomas Edison’s birthplace and museum in Milan, Ohio, is now powered by solar energy, paying homage to Edison’s monumental contributions to the development and innovation in electricity. The Edison home solar project was made possible by the donations of several solar manufacturers and installers, including SolarEdge, which provided the SolarEdge Home inverter and …

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Fronius announced its GEN24 string inverter, which has won several awards in Europe, has now been developed for the North American market. “We are thrilled to kickstart the Fronius GEN24 Roadshow on June 20, educating solar installers across the USA on the new Fronius GEN24 inverter,” said Richard Baldinger, director of sales and marketing at …

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The 50-MW solar, 200-MWh battery storage Ocotillo Wells Solar project is now operational in Borrego Springs, California. The project, built by Qcells, is the largest utility-scale solar project in San Diego County. Renewable energy from the project will be purchased by Meta, one of the world’s largest renewable energy buyers. Since 2020, Meta’s global operations …

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California’s Public Utilities Commission struck another blow to the industry in its new community solar decision. Bifacial solar panels lose tariff exemption after Biden reverses courseWashington, D.C. The Biden Administration placed imported bifacial solar panels back under Sec. 201 tariffs after the specialty solar panels enjoyed a two-year exemption from extra duties first initiated by President Joe …

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New AC and smart module company Solvari announced that its Solvari SR solar panel for the residential market has passed UL/CSA 61730 and UL 2703 certification testing. Solvari has also completed testing through NREL to ensure a 25-year performance lifetime. The Solvari SR AC module has mounts pre-installed on its corners, and features a pre-attached …

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FTC Solar, a solar tracker manufacturer, has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing solar panel damage caused by hail storms. The solution pairs proprietary with meteorological data to automatically adjust the positioning of solar panels, reducing the risk of hail-related damage. “We’re excited to introduce our Automated Hail Stow Solution, offering a …

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued its required update of the state’s net-metering program. As a result of the adjustments, future net-metering systems that apply for permits on or after August 1, 2024, will see a small net decrease in compensation — less than three-fourths of a cent — compared to what existing systems …

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