Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How New Leaf Energy Uses Anza’s Module Data to Improve Its Solar Development Design Process
New Leaf Energy faced hurdles in module selection and project optimization due to the lack of up-to-date pricing and production data. The team struggled to access reliable cost and availability information.
Common Misconceptions about Integrating a Battery with a Solar System
Panasonic developed the SmartBox to offer homeowners the ability to control their solar systems to run how best suits their needs. For example, with Smart Load Control homeowners can prioritize and schedule select appliances and their energy usage.
Boosting Wind and Solar Power Sustainability with Corrosion Prevention
With corrosion as a key enemy of wind and solar longevity, Cortec® reminds manufacturers not only of the importance of proper materials selection during the design phase, but also of the benefits of a few simple corrosion preventative steps during shipping and maintenance.
Scientists crack the code to longer-lasting perovskite solar technology
While perovskite solar cells offer a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to traditional silicon-based technology, their commercial potential has been limited due to a flaw in their structure – primarily caused by iodine leakage.
A Forward-Thinking Approach to Solar Project Success
Digging deep in soil analytics toward achieving clean energy and sustainability. The key is to employ proactive and effective stormwater management to protect the environment and ensure solar installation viability.
Sodium Batteries for Use in Grid-Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles
The reliance on sodium sourced from soda ash supports environmentally friendly practices that avoid the energy-intensive process that is often associated with lithium mining. Further innovations in sodium battery technology further enhance its sustainability and performance
Pacific American Group Solar Canopy
For this project Symmetric Energy used 12 of our Vision S-32 solar panels for an entry canopy which lets dappled light through. The ’32’ in S-32 denotes the quantity of solar cells in our S series of modules.
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INTERSOLAR EUROPE: THE TIME FOR HYBRID POWER PLANTS HAS COME
The combination of power generation from various renewable sources of energy, such as the sun, wind and hydropower, and smart storage technology bring a clear benefit: They allow the cost-efficient integration of electricity from renewable sources into the energy system.
FranklinWH Announces aPower S with Direct Solar Integration and Begins US Domestic Manufacturing
As the first residential battery to use Gen 2 grid- scale cells that generate more than 10,000 cycles, the aPower S provides homeowners with the peace of mind that they are protected amidst an aging electrical grid and extreme weather events.
UbiQD Expands Solar Innovation with Acquisition of BlueDot Photonics
By leveraging BlueDot's innovative doped perovskite materials, which convert high-energy photons into nearly twice as many lower-energy photons, this technology could increase silicon solar panel efficiency by up to 16%.
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Scanifly and Pegasus Integrate Drone-based PV Design with Racking Layouts, Removing Rework and Accelerating Time-to-Install
The integration automatically transfers Scanifly design data and panel placement directly into the Pegasus Design Tool, eliminating platform switching and duplicate work.
Nature's Generator Debuts Groundbreaking MyGrid 10K: a World First Plug-and-Play Solar/Wind Whole Home System that Functions as Your Own Grid
MyGrid 10K Delivers Unprecedented Power and Sets up just in Minutes, Adds Backup if Solar Already Installed, Ideal for Both Homeowners and Tenants - All at a Fraction of the Cost of Tesla Powerwalls
Intersolar & ees Middle East 2025 to Take Center Stage at Dubai World Trade Center from April 7-9, 2025.
Over the three-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover the latest innovations in photovoltaics, utility-scale solar, energy storage, and green hydrogen, and gain insights into the future of sustainable energy in the MENA region.
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S-5!® PVKITâ„¢ 2.0 Solar Rooftop Solutions
S-5!® PVKITâ„¢ 2.0 Solar Rooftop Solutions
The concept of combining PV arrays with standing seam metal roofing is growing-for good reasons. Metal roofs have a life expectancy of more than 40 years. Shouldn't the mounting system last as long? With S-5! zero-penetration attachment technology and PVKIT 2.0, the solarized metal roof is the most sustainable system available -and without compromising roof warranties! PVKIT 2.0 is the also the best solution for attaching PV modules directly to any exposed fastener metal roof.
Solar Power - Featured Company
Terrasmart
Terrasmart, the renewable energy portfolio of Gibraltar (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading provider of solar racking technologies, electrical balance-of-system products, installation services, and project optimization software. Harnessing the combined strengths, technical expertise, and heritage of its four brands, the new Terrasmart delivers a holistic project experience and best-in-class solutions across markets, providing leading solar technologies and smart solutions across the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and amplify returns for solar projects of any size, type, and location. Serving the commercial and utility sectors across North America, Terrasmart integrates products and solutions across the PV lifecycle to minimize risks and maximize returns. With over 19 GWs of solar deployed across 4600 PV systems, Terrasmart creates unique value for more profitable solar on any terrain, anywhere in the U.S.
