What to expect in a residential solar loan
A report from Energysage reviews common terms for residential solar loans.
SEIA: IRA tax changes will leave energy storage in the cold
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says a low-income tax credit “adder,” which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Investment Tax Credit (ITC), will be replaced by a regime that does not apply to energy storage systems.
Copeland debuts industrial heat pump
The U.S. heating specialist said its Vilter VQ95 heat pump is an ideal solution for district heating and industrial processes. It has a heating capacity of 1 MW to 5 MW per skid and can reportedly provide a temperature of up to 95 C.
Solar companies unite in Helene disaster relief in North Carolina
Greentech Renewables Raleigh, Footprint Project, Land of Sky Regional Council of Governments, and the NC Sustainable Energy Association are partnering on bringing solar and battery microgrids to Western North Carolina.
Sunrise brief: Trina solar files with U.S. trade commission to protect TOPCon solar patents
Also on the rise: Data-driven O&M supercharging solar asset performance. Solar wafer prices steady amid improving supply-demand balance. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
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.
