Also starting up: Omnidian raises $33 million for solar performance services, and Lilac Solutions grabs $150 million for lithium brine extraction.

Four energy storage companies were awarded $18 million as part of the Energy Department’s Long Duration Storage Shot.

The inverters are available in 7.6 kW and 11.4 kW configurations, and feature up to 200% DC oversizing,  and 50V starting voltage.

The novel system secures panels on ballasted roofs and is intended not to compromise the roof’s structural integrity.

The company was selected by Fusion Renewable to develop three solar projects.

The new single-module and two-module microinverters are part of Generac’s entry into solar and storage.

Kid’s wagon maker Radio Flyer commissioned Chicago-based Sunvest to build the array, which was optimized with SolarEdge inverters.

Funds are expected to support commercialization of company’s closed loop battery material production.

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.

Also starting up: Battery maker EnerVenue raises $100 million, and Glydways has raised $40 million to advance solar-powered EVs for Silicon Valley.