Safety a top focus for major solar inverter provider
SolarEdge met with pv magazine to discuss the safety features of its products, as well as codes, standards, and workforce training.
U.S. policies continue to drive solar PV and wind power markets
Renewable power held a 19% share of the total power capacity in the U.S. in 2020, according to GlobalData. This share is expected to increase significantly to nearly 50% by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Palmetto captures PV potential of roughly 75% of U.S. rooftops
Also on the rise: Aerial inspection and site data service provider, Heliolytics, acquired by NovaSource. Solar panel recycling firm teams up with Solaris. Investment gets Texas PV developer IndustrialSun ready for launch. Community solar moves forward in Illinois. International team of researchers develop solar-powered hydrogen energy platform.
NovaSource acquires Heliolytics
The deal was made as part of NovaSource’s goal to expand its suite of full lifecycle services in renewables operations and maintenance.
Franklin Whole Home debuts smart energy storage system
The integrated battery and control system with built-in adaptive learning algorithms is inverter-agnostic, comes EV charger ready, and turns a home into a micro-grid when the grid is down.
Silicon Ranch raises $775 million in equity capital
The Shell-backed U.S. utility-scale solar developer raised funds from new and existing investors.
SunVest New Energy awarded 38 MW of community solar in Illinois
The capacity was awarded under the Illinois Adjustable Block Program, which was approved in September, after months of industry stagnation.
Modern Energy invests $30 million in launch of Texas PV developer
Industrial Sun is expected to begin its launch and multi-year deployment following the investment. The company focuses on developing large-scale solar projects for high-energy commercial and industrial customers.
Recycle PV Solar and Solaris team up on PV recycling initiative
With Solaris providing the logistics and supply chain expertise, Recycle PV Solar ramps up its efforts to tackle the problem of decommissioned solar panels in the U.S.
Sunrise brief: Ohio regulators set hearing for proposed 350 MW solar project
Also on the rise: PosiGen, a provider of solar PV and energy efficiency solutions to low-to-moderate income households announced the close of a $100 million preferred equity financing. iSun receives its largest order yet for solar canopies for EV charging stations. Recurrent Energy completes sale of Firefly Energy solar project in Virginia. Solar Energy World, energyOrbit, and Fusion Fuel Green announce new hires.
