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Expanded line of commercial inverters launched by SolarEdge
Reaching up to 120kW, the three phase inverters have integrated monitoring and a modular design.
Hawaiian Electric battery cash incentive goes live
An upfront cash payment is available for residential and commercial customers on Oahu who attach a battery to their home and either use or discharge power during peak hours.
NREL adds solar-plus-storage category to its 2021 energy cost dataset
The laboratory’s Annual Technology Baseline is a set of data, tools, and presentations that analyze technology costs across energy sectors.
Charging up: Electric vehicle fleets are making moves
The market for electric vehicle fleets got a boost as three business deals were announced, including two infrastructure partnerships for GM, and an expansion of dealership locations for Nikola.
Watch: Lorde performs rooftop “Solar Power”
The rooftop location may have been shrouded in clouds, but Grammy-winner Lorde performed the title track to her new album “Solar Power” as part of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
SolarAPP+ launches, can cut costs and timelines for residential rooftop permits
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and solar industry leaders introduced the NREL-developed app as one-stop shop for instant, automated permits.
DOE and NREL seek consortium leaders in thin-film solar module advancement
The Department of Energy has released $20 million in funding to solicit participation in NREL-organized consortium of leaders in thin-film cadmium telluride module advancement.
Solar checklists for Florida building, fire, and safety codes
The free checklists offer a step-by-step process for interpreting the Sunshine State’s structural, electrical, and fire safety codes as well as an equipment quality guide.
Clean energy requires metals and minerals: Can the U.S. compete?
More mining capacity will be needed to meet demand for metals and minerals for clean energy resources, and the U.S. is behind in the race, says a university researcher.
Energy storage aggregation unlocks benefits for homeowners, grid operators, and installers
Companies like Sunrun are implementing grid services using smart batteries to unlock benefits for the residential end-user and the grid at large. Recent research from New Zealand suggests these benefits could be dramatic.
