Ryan Kennedy
Generac unveils microinverter as it expands into solar and energy storage
The new single-module and two-module microinverters are part of Generac’s entry into solar and storage.
Toymaker hitches its little red wagon to solar energy
Kid’s wagon maker Radio Flyer commissioned Chicago-based Sunvest to build the array, which was optimized with SolarEdge inverters.
Lithium-ion recycler and manufacturer secures $70 million investment
Funds are expected to support commercialization of company’s closed loop battery material production.
How long do residential energy storage batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Startup Sunday: Alkaline battery tech eyed for large-scale storage
Also starting up: Battery maker EnerVenue raises $100 million, and Glydways has raised $40 million to advance solar-powered EVs for Silicon Valley.
Aging solar panels present an opportunity for a circular economy
Analysts at NREL modeled PV recycling strategies and found that current incentives are not well-aligned to drive recycling.
Crossroads Solar: Panels made by former prison inmates
The Indiana-based manufacturer hires formerly incarcerated people who are reintegrating into the workforce at its solar module plant.
Tracking the Sun report offers insight into distributed solar trends
The annual report found that residential system sizes continued to grow even as installed prices declined at a slower pace. Battery attachment rates are growing, but remained below 10% in 2020.
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.
How long do rooftop 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.
