Solis launches 60 kW and 125 kW string inverters
Solis has developed new 125 kW and 60 kW string inverters for the U.S. and Canadian markets, both with a maximum efficiency of at least 98.5%
Deep learning tech detects snow coverage on PV systems, calculates energy loss
Conceived by researchers in Canada, the novel method combines image processing and deep learning techniques to locate the areas of the solar panels covered with snow. It reportedly performed better than three other popular image processing-based segmentation methods.
EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system
The company’s new battery energy storage system packs 5 MWh and two- to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.
Sunrise brief: Back to school on electric buses
Also on the rise: Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. Clearway closes $550 million financing for solar-plus-storage project in Kern County. And more.
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
The tax will apply to electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans as well as fuel-cell vehicles. A 25% tariff will be applied to steel and aluminum from China.
Canadian Solar drops 15% post Q2 earnings report
The solar company logged $1.64 billion in revenue, down from $2.36 billion in the previous year’s Q2.
Nova Infrastructure acquires community solar company UGE International
The middle-market investment firm agreed to acquire approximately 70% of UGE shares.
U.S. solar car race success for two Canadian teams
Solar car teams from Canada outperformed in two categories of the latest Electrek American Solar Challenge.
Canadian government extends heat pump grant scheme
The provincial government of Prince Edward Island, Canada, has signed an agreement with the Canadian federal government to implement the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program. The scheme offers grants to low- and medium-income households to install heat pumps and has nationally delivered more than 7,000 units to date.
Battery storage deployment in Canada kicks into gear
The deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Canada is picking up the pace, with the announcement of a 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia by Canadian Solar’s e-Storage and various other projects in provinces across the country. However, this surge cannot come quickly enough says Energy Storage Canada.
