Sunpower launches two new batteries for residential applications
The two batteries have a storage capacity of 13 and 19.5 kWh, respectively. Both lithium-ion systems use LiFePO4 as the cathode material and have a round-trip efficiency of over 86%.
Fire at PG&E’s Tesla battery in California is now under control
A Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E’s Elkhorn large-scale battery storage facility in Monterey County, California, in the early hours of September 21. The fire was brought fully under control by the late afternoon, and its cause is under investigation.
Sunrise brief: Panasonic presents 22.2% efficient all-black heterojunction solar module compatible with its EverVolt battery
Also on the rise: BlueWave Solar is committed to integrating Environmental Social Governance throughout development of dual-use solar projects. Net metering reforms in the U.S. are a missed opportunity to harness residential battery storage, argue researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. And more.
Panasonic presents 22.2% efficient all-black heterojunction solar module compatible with its EverVolt battery
The new module series has a power output ranging from 420 to 430 W, a temperature coefficient of -0.26% per degree Celsius, and an efficiency of up to 22.2%.
Sunrise brief: A new era of made-in-USA solar
Also on the rise: Redflow targets US market with lithium-ion battery alternative. Anaheim Convention Center–a showcase of sustainability. And more.
Sunrise brief: Qcells launches residential energy storage solution in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Nearly one in ten K-12 schools in the U.S. have adopted solar energy. Start-up plans solar manufacturing in disadvantaged communities. And more.
Qcells launches residential energy storage solution in the U.S.
Q.Home Core is an energy storage system that includes a solar inverter with a battery system and backup interface.
Sunrise brief: Clean energy cost savings motivates Republicans and Democrats alike
Also on the rise: What kind of salary and benefits can I expect in the solar industry? FTC Solar to unveil new solar tracker technology at RE+ in Anaheim. And more.
Goldman Sachs and Cleanhill Partners acquire majority stake in EPC Power
With clean energy installations projected to skyrocket, the two financial powerhouses value EPC Power’s position in the evolution of the industry.
Sunrise brief: U.S. installed a record 2.6 GWh of grid-scale energy storage in Q2
Also on the rise: Ambri Liquid Metal battery storage system to help back up Microsoft cloud services. New grid-scale LFP battery from Canadian Solar. And more.
