Improving solar inverter design with silicones
Inverters must withstand the high levels of heat generated when operating, otherwise system performance and reliability could be at risk. Cody Schoener of Dow Performance Silicones argues using silicone-based materials for inverters can improve thermal management and fire protection, while offering thermal stability, environmental resistance, electrical isolation and support for operational efficiency.
Why small-scale, non-utility solar is important
Behind-the-meter solar for homes, businesses, and communities comes with numerous benefits, said a paper from Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson.
What makes a solar project pollinator-friendly?
As corporate buyers and registries add biodiversity metrics to renewable energy credits, pollinator-friendly solar is emerging as a differentiator in the REC market.
Sofab Inks achieves 22.2% efficiency in mini inverted perovskite solar panel
The U.S. startup said the 30 x 30 cm perovskite solar cell device featured its tin oxide electron transport material produced in a sheet-to-sheet slot die coating process.
PJM grid region needs 16 GW of storage by 2032, says Brattle study
“Without decisive action” to add storage, “millions of homes and businesses could face costly and dangerous reliability risks,” said the trade group sponsoring the study. “Hundreds of storage projects are stalled in PJM’s interconnection queue,” it added.
BLUETTI launches new residential energy storage and sodium-ion portable power solutions
The company’s new EP6K ESS provides a flexible and affordable solar battery system for homes with existing solar rooftops, while the Pioneer Na delivers advanced sodium-ion power for extreme cold and winter storms.
The “Kelley Blue Book” for energy assets could improve circularity in the solar sector
Seattle-based urban mining startup Buckstop uses an AI-powered appraisal model to instantly value end-of-life solar panels.
Solar metal roof mount approved for Florida hurricane zones
S-5! has received Florida Building Code approval for its PVKIT system to be used in high-velocity hurricane wind regions.
“Procure with haste” as solar power purchase agreement prices rise, says LevelTen Energy
U.S. solar power purchase agreement prices rose 4% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, and prices may continue to increase for “months and years to come,” said a report from PPA marketplace operator LevelTen Energy.
China imposes new export controls on lithium ion battery technology
The Chinese government has introduced new export controls on key dual-use items, citing national security concerns. The move opened a new chapter in the ongoing trade confrontations with the US.
