Trina Solar files with U.S. Trade Commission to protect TOPCon solar patents
The solar panel manufacturer filed patent complaints against Runergy and Adani Green Energy.
Lithium-ion battery market to top $400 billion in 2035
While low prices are making life difficult for manufacturers, especially outside China, demand remains strong for stationary storage and electric vehicle (EV) devices, according to IDTechEx.
ContourGlobal enters U.S. market with acquisition of PV projects in South Carolina
After this initial acquisition of 151 MW, the European independent power producer plans to build a portfolio of up to 2 GW in the U.S. by 2030.
Data-driven O&M: Supercharging solar asset performance
Data-driven strategies and advanced analytics are revolutionizing solar operations and maintenance. These insights are supported by a study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on availability and performance loss factors for U.S. PV fleet systems.
Average U.S. residential solar project breaks even at 7.5 years, said EnergySage
A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter and energy storage market.
How our aging grid can manage the surge in solar energy
As we introduce more renewable energy into the mix, we must also address these challenges to ensure a reliable grid that can support the nation’s clean energy goals. Nick Tumilowicz, director of product management, distributed energy management at Itron offers four solutions.
Sunrise brief: Preliminary decision announced on U.S. solar cell imports
Also on the rise: U.S. market solar panel prices increase from April lows. Storing solar power through aluminum-rock composite. And more.
U.S. market solar panel prices increase from April lows
A Q3 market insight report update from Anza shows solar module prices have increased roughly 10% from their all-time lows.
PV system sizing for 100% self-consumption
A group of researchers has proposed a new method for the sizing of PV systems that do not rely on an anti-dump system and operate without the possibility of injecting power into the grid. The novel approach requires an estimate of the annual hourly profile and the minimum power demanded, as well as the use of an irradiance meter and an electrical network analyzer.
Preliminary decision announced on U.S. solar cell imports
The preliminary decision on countervailing duties on cells from companies in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand are lower than some expected for several major Chinese producers.
