With the recent development of foldable cell phone screens, research into foldable electronics has never been so intense. A particularly useful application of the foldable technology is in solar panels, according to a recently published Advanced Science study. Current solar cells are limited to rigid, flat panels that are difficult to store in large numbers … Read more
According to Panasonic Corp. From North America, the EverVolt solar modules, which were developed for the EverVolt battery storage system, are available for shipping. The new solar panels announced in December 2020 offer advanced efficiency and performance, exceptional rates of deterioration and a full warranty, the company said. EverVolt solar modules of the 370 W … Read more
Trying to figure out how much to pay for a Sydney solar system with high quality solar panels can be a minefield. Many solar panels advertised online and in the Sunday newspapers are too cheap – they use extremely cheap solar panels and inverters, and often don’t come with full warranty support, while other deals … Read more
Silfab Solar, a North American PV manufacturer, has launched Silfab Elite, its next generation of rear contact modules exclusively developed in the US for the residential solar market. The Elite line – SIL 370-380 BK – has an efficiency of up to 21.4%. Silfab has already won leading sales partners for the new model “Silfab … Read more
Technological advancement in the solar panel industry in Australia over the past decade has resulted in homeowners becoming increasingly curious about solar power, batteries, and how to connect them to electric vehicles. The real pinnacle of solar energy use is when your home is fully equipped to store solar energy and incorporate an electric vehicle … Read more
ForeFront Power, a US-based developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects, has achieved commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Illinois. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8 MW project supplies the Mooseheart Child City and School, a non-profit childcare facility for children and young people in need, with electricity. The project created … Read more
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (IPL), a subsidiary of AES Corp., has announced plans to acquire a 195 MW solar project. “IPL has long provided its customers with a safe, reliable and affordable electrical service,” said Kristina Lund, President and CEO of IPL. “By investing in solar energy, we can diversify our power generation portfolio … Read more
Clenergy’s PV-ezRack has launched two new low-ballast solar mounting systems for flat roofs – the PV-ezRack Ascent and the PV-ezRack Ascent Wings. The PV-ezRack Ascent is a low-ballast, south / north-facing solution without rails for PV installation on flat roofs. The PV-ezRack Ascent Wings are a restless system with low ballast and east / west … Read more
Southern Power, a US energy wholesaler and subsidiary of Southern Co., has received two 20-year power purchase agreements from Southern California Edison (SCE) and is adding battery-based energy storage resources at both Southern Power’s Tranquility Solar Facility and Garland solar facility in California . “These projects will be two of the first joint solar and … Read more
Loveland Innovations, maker of IMGING, a site surveying solution developed for the solar industry, has announced a new suite of shading analysis tools for the platform. IMGING keeps surveyors on site and significantly reduces the time required on site. With a single automated drone flight, design teams can get solar access, TOF and TSRF calculations … Read more
