AI platform aims to transform solar site assessment
Learnewable uses AI-based insights to detail local solar opposition before developers invest time or energy in projects.
Software-defined power: FlexGen’s HybridOS turns batteries (and now solar) into grid thinkers
FlexGen says the future of energy storage isn’t necessarily in bigger batteries but in smarter ones, and has now brought solar power into its software. Its Linux-based HybridOS platform coordinates batteries, inverters, and solar systems to think and act like living parts of the grid.
RatedPower enhances solar plant design platform with 3D simulation capabilities
RatedPower has introduced a 3D simulation feature to improve accuracy in utility-scale solar design, enabling more precise yield modeling that reflects terrain variations and shading, validated against real production data.
Simplify Solar volunteer campaign launches across the U.S.
A volunteer-based initiative is collecting data on how towns handle residential solar permits with the hope of pushing local officials to cut red tape, reduce costs and speed clean energy installations.
Startup launches AI-based home solar and electrification customer acquisition platform
AI startup 257’s targeted market intelligence cuts costs for the residential solar and electrification industry, a market that it said spends an estimated $20-billion-plus annual marketing.
GreenLancer expands residential solar repair and “orphaned” system services nationwide
The company said it can repair, maintain and activate “orphaned” systems installed by businesses that are no longer operating.
Schneider Electric acquires home electrification software platform WattBuy
Schneider Electric is expected to merge WattBuy’s capabilities with its subsidiaries EnergySage and Qmerit to deliver an end-to-end customer experience for residential solar, EV integration, home electrification and more.
PVFarm enhances tracker, terrain tools for large-scale PV planning
The U.S. software company has improved its single-axis tracker and fixed tilt configurators for planning large-scale projects, adding customization features and additional support for terrain-conforming designs.
Tigo introduces solar inverter output control for system repowering
Limiting inverter output, called derating, enables installers to maintain system power rating when adding a new inverter to an existing solar installation, or to help homeowners qualify for incentives with precise power targets.
How to cut U.S. residential solar costs in half
Residential solar is about to get more expensive as the 30% investment tax credit expires at the end of 2025. OpenSolar, operator of a free solar design and project management platform, highlights cost-savings opportunities for the industry.
