Ryan Kennedy
Chinese solar module prices fall despite price hikes in upstream segment
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types “anywhere”
The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.
New solar panels for U.S. market on exhibit at RE+
Highlighting new solar panels on display at the annual RE+ conference in California, one of the nation’s largest clean energy events.
Enphase product enables California solar upgrades without bump to NEM 3.0
Enphase Energy introduced a power control feature that allows customers to expand their solar and storage without triggering a transition to the less lucrative NEM 3.0 billing system.
U.S. clean energy installations grow 91% year-over-year in Q2
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its quarterly report, noting that U.S. developers installed 11 GW of utility-scale clean power in Q2 2024.
Residential solar installer Lumio files for bankruptcy
The company serves markets in the U.S. West, Southwest and Southeast. It filed Vhapter 11 bankruptcy to finalize its sale process.
Maximizing solar efficiency through bifacial tracking systems
The solar energy industry continues to innovate, striving to improve the efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic systems. One of the most promising advancements is the development of bifacial modules combined with tracking systems. These technologies aim to capture more sunlight and convert it into electricity, making solar energy more effective and affordable. IEA PVPS Task 13 is at the forefront of this innovation, working to enhance the performance and reliability of PV systems. This article explores the concept of bifacial tracking, its advantages, challenges, market developments, and the significant contributions of IEA PVPS Task 13.
Are batteries the best option for energy storage?
While other options exist, lithium-ion batteries are becoming the preferred way to store energy from renewable energy sources, with the help of IEC Standards.
Japanese manufacturer Toyo Solar announces 2 GW panel factory in U.S.
The company filed its intent to raise $100 million for a future U.S.-based TOPCon solar cell factory.
Global solar manufacturing reaches 1.2 TW, said Bloomberg NEF
In its 3Q 2024 global market outlook, Bloomberg forecast the world will install 592 GW in 2024, up one 33% from last year.
