Ryan Kennedy
How long do residential solar inverters last?
A range of different factors can affect the productive lifespan of residential solar inverters.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Google to sell rooftop solar mapping data
New application programming interfaces (API) datasets from Google are designed for solar marketplace websites, solar installers, software-as-a-service (SaaS) developers, and users looking to understand the rooftop solar potential of particular addresses.
Re:Build Manufacturing introduces solar ingot processor
Massachusetts-based Re:Build Manufacturing has unveiled the RBM600 Solar CZ Puller, a solar ingot processor designed to manufacture high-purity polysilicon ingots for solar panels.
KiloVault introduces solar-ready DIY off-grid battery
KiloVault has developed a solar-ready, do-it-yourself (DIY) offgrid battery, with sizes ranging from 4.3 kWh to 27.6 kWh. It comes equipped with a pre-wired, single-phase AC inverter and the ability to directly accommodate electrical loads.
Siemens to open US utility-scale solar inverter factory
Siemens says it plans to set up an 800 MW utility-scale inverter factory in the US state of Wisconsin. The facility will focus on the production of string inverters.
U.S. startup to produce perovskite glass for tandem modules
Caelux secured series A funding to deploy perovskite glass that can be integrated with existing solar manufacturing processes to boost module efficiency.
Energy Vault completes 25 MW/100 MWh gravity-based storage tower in China
Energy Vault has started commissioning a 25 MW/100 MWh energy storage tower adjacent to a wind power facility near Shanghai.
Mango Power introduces 12 kW / 15 kWh whole home battery
The Mango Power M includes a hybrid inverter with 18 kW solar input and can be paired with an electric vehicle charger.
Autonomous robots gaining traction with solar installers
Sarcos Robotics and Terabase Energy recently announced key business developments, underscoring how installation robots are increasingly moving from test centers to the field.
