How solar panels, inverters, and batteries work together to save your money
Rishab Kohli, managing director, Orient Solar, writes that investing in a solar power system offers long-term economic benefits to homeowners. While the initial cost may be high, the return on investment is substantial.
India’s stored potential
Renewable Energy Expo India (REI) returns to Greater Noida at the start of October, for what will be its 17th edition. For the second year running, The Battery Show India will run concurrently with REI. pv magazine had the chance to catch up with Julian Thomas, Senior Project Director at show organizer Informa Markets, to discuss why electric vehicles and energy storage are now the key to India’s energy transition.
Solis launches 60 kW and 125 kW string inverters
Solis has developed new 125 kW and 60 kW string inverters for the U.S. and Canadian markets, both with a maximum efficiency of at least 98.5%
TMEIC to open 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas
TMEIC says it will set up a 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas, in addition to relocating the headquarters of its TMEIC Corporation Americas unit to Houston in March 2025.
Solar inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking updated
The latest financial stability ranking of inverter manufacturers from Sinovoltaics lists Hoymiles Power Electronics, Eaton, Enphase, Kstar and Delta Electronics as the top five.
New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
New model to identify optimal power sizing ratio for solar inverters
Researchers in Malaysia have proposed a new approach to identify the optimal power sizing ratio to balance PV energy capture with inverter costs. The calibrated model is said to accurately reflect the relationship between inverter efficiency and real-world system behavior.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.
Budget 2024-25: India imposes customs duty on solar glass imports, exempts equipment for cell and module manufacturing
Import of solar glass will attract 10% customs duty from October. Further, the list of exempted equipment for solar cell and panel production has been expanded.
Sungrow secures 850 MW inverter supply contract with Hero Future Energies
Sungrow will supply 1500V inverter solutions for Hero Future Energies’ multiple renewable energy projects located in India.
