Balance of Systems

In the most recent election, Populist candidates issued thinly veiled calls to return to an America that makes tangible goods. But can solar be part of a manufacturing renaissance in the United States? And what would be needed to make solar in America?

Fronius is launching its Smart Meter to manage PV feed-in limits and monitor energy consumption.

Solar microinverters and power optimizer suppliers are embracing off-the-shelf integrated solar AC and smart modules as landscape for the MLPE sector evolves and grows, according to an IHS Markit analysis.

Sun Action Trackers (SAT), based in San Antonio, Texas has finalized UL 3703 certification for its PST-1AX6 single axis tracker, including the tracker’s self-healing MAC Steel (magnesium alloy coated steel) coating.

San Diego-based iDemand Energy Storage (iDES3) already has sold $15 million worth of its lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)-based energy storage systems since the company was launched in August.

NEXTracker recently sent us a photo of its trackers standing unharmed in a small lake of water delivered by Hurricane Matthew, emphasizing the point that rigorous wind testing is good for the solar industry.

The world’s largest inverter maker, SMA Solar Technology, has been forced to reduce its financial outlook for 2016. This follows SolarWorld making a similar announcement.

Federal authorities have declined to investigate allegations made by U.S. manufacturers that Chinese makers of steel pipe used in solar racking are evading import tariffs

In its latest Global PV Tracker report, GTM Research says China and India will experience the most significant growth in the coming years.

As the final installment of videos from the SPI 2016 trade show, pv magazine LIVE brings you interviews with four CEOs from across the solar industry.