Schneider Electric launches home energy management system that integrates solar, storage, EV charging and appliances
The Schneider Home platform’s five components include a smartphone app to help monitor and allocate energy resources.
Sunrise brief: U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2022 forecasts a 23% decline in solar installations
Also on the rise: “Dragon scale” solar panels chosen for new space station housing units. Solar carport tax incentives legislation proposed in California. And more.
Off-grid solar plus storage EV ARC systems to be deployed by Puerto Rico government agencies
Puerto Rico’s power grid requires more than $130 billion in repairs after recent hurricanes. Solar and storage companies have provided distributed energy solutions in the aftermath of increasing storms.
Sunrise brief: Global polysilicon capacities may nearly double by end of 2023 to 536 GW
Also on the rise: California school district saves $70 million with 8.1 MW solar installation. Rooftop solar adoption rises sharply as system value to homeowners increases. And more.
Recent advances in fast EV charging
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Labs and University of Tennessee have developed a novel fast-charging battery anode material. Plus news updates from GM, Volvo and Shoals Technologies.
Rivian activates solar canopy charging yard
Trucks will receive their first charge at the Rivian factory from renewable energy produced by the 783 kW solar parking canopy.
U.S. startup unveils 5 kW solar canopy for EV charging
Paired Power said its new 5 kW solar canopy measures 10.5 feet by 16.4 feet by 12.13 feet and can host up to 10 bifacial solar panels. It can be used in on-grid or off-grid modes and can be paired with lithium-ion battery storage systems up to 40 kWh in size.
The mobility rEVolution: Rising gas prices supercharge EV adoption in the US
In the US, Volkswagen partners with Tesla cofounder’s company Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries; in Germany, Volkswagen launches renewables-powered fast-charging EV park with second-life batteries; and Polestar, Mercedes and BMW release fresh sales figures.
Sunrise brief: Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
Also on the rise: The 2022 Solar Risk Assessment focuses on inverter failures and rosy risk projections. Major Southeast utilities will reach only 9% solar by 2030, according to an environmental group. And more.
Sunrise brief: Reports reveal which manufacturer is believed to have product seized under UFLPA
Also on the rise: California launches incentive program for cities to adopt SolarApp+. Enel launches EV charging network business. And more.
