Canadian manufacturer launches 800 W tandem-module solar PV
The solar panel is manufactured by Mitrex, producer of building integrated photovoltaics.
S-5! launches PVKONCEAL
The PVKONCEAL module skirt protects all of a module’s electrical components while maintaining sleek aesthetics for the lifetime of the installation.
Yotta Energy pushes the smart grid closer to rooftop solar panels
The company’s software suite has grown to standardize integrated features including the ability to dispatch electricity.
A Nor’easter blew through. Our solar guy climbed on roofs to see the results
Hurricane-force wind gusts hit New England during a late October storm, damaging at least one rooftop solar array and leading Commercial Solar Guy to offer a few pointers.
OpenSolar updates 3D design and sales software
The company worked with PVEL and NREL to test and validate its free design product.
Another module maker may face WRO enforcement, Roth Capital warns
Given the WRO and the potential anti-circumvention tariff challenges, U.S. module supply risk is material, the analyst firm said in a note to clients.
Large format modules present a new set of challenges
As modules change in size and form factor, ripple effects are felt across the entire solar industry, requiring tweaks, modifications, and outright changes to longstanding project development and construction practices.
Watch: Dragon scale solar tiles installed on Google buildings in Silicon Valley
Some 90,000 individual solar panels will generate enough electricity to cover around 40% of the electricity use in two buildings for Google.
Enphase launches microgrid-forming microinverter line
The IQ8 solar microinverters are capable of forming a microgrid during a power outage using only sunlight, providing backup power without a battery. The systems also allow any size Enphase battery to be paired with a solar system.
Plastic for solar panels?
Three companies are swapping out aluminum and glass in favor of plastic to save weight and add flexibility. We look at the pros and cons.
