Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Residential Solar Prices Dropped and Tesla Dominated Battery Market, according to EnergySage's 2024 Solar & Storage Marketplace Report
EnergySage's report captures the trends shaping consumer behavior, installer offerings, and equipment preferences, while spotlighting early indicators of how tariffs, interest rates, and Tesla brand backlash may influence the market in the months ahead.
Making the Case for Cable Ties in Solar
I can hook you up with a cable tie that’ll perform for 40 years or more in harsh conditions. Or maybe it will only last half that long, or much less. Your call. Install it wrong, and its potential longevity is meaningless.
Mega Lumos Solar Carports at Portland Utility
This system is a blend of (813) L60 355W modules and (20) L40 240W modules. The aesthetic combination of solar panels creates a lighter vibe for a solar walkway under the carports.
Case Study: Streamlining Solar Panel Replacement and Recycling in Bermuda
This case study explores how utility scale solar maintenance may require global access to replacement parts and recycling facilities, spanning three countries, utilizing both land and sea shipping, and ensuring compliance with all international regulations.
How New Leaf Energy Uses Anza’s Module Data to Improve Its Solar Development Design Process
New Leaf Energy faced hurdles in module selection and project optimization due to the lack of up-to-date pricing and production data. The team struggled to access reliable cost and availability information.
Common Misconceptions about Integrating a Battery with a Solar System
Panasonic developed the SmartBox to offer homeowners the ability to control their solar systems to run how best suits their needs. For example, with Smart Load Control homeowners can prioritize and schedule select appliances and their energy usage.
Boosting Wind and Solar Power Sustainability with Corrosion Prevention
With corrosion as a key enemy of wind and solar longevity, Cortec® reminds manufacturers not only of the importance of proper materials selection during the design phase, but also of the benefits of a few simple corrosion preventative steps during shipping and maintenance.
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RESEARCH, BUSINESS AND NETWORKING - THE NEW EES INNOVATION HUB SHOWCASES STORAGE INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS

The ees Innovation Hub Stage offers visitors a comprehensive presentation program, ranging from the use of artificial intelligence and self-learning software in battery research, to energy trading and the very topical issue of recycling.
SMA America Expands Sunny Boy Smart Energy Portfolio with Higher Power Class Options

New SBSE 9.6 kW and SBSE 11.5 kW models provide greater flexibility, enhanced backup capabilities and increased residential energy independence.
We Recycle Solar and Renewables.org Announce New Solar Panel Donation Program for Earth Month 2025

This new program helps solar asset owners, developers, independent power producers (IPPs), and manufacturers reduce disposal costs while supporting sustainable energy solutions that benefit global communities.
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Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 Batteries Now on OpenSolar
Introduced last year, the Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 batteries feature a number of advances that make installation easier. They have self-guiding RapidStak™ connectors that integrate power and communications into a single point without wires or DIP switches.
Wattlab launches SolarDeck: plug-and-play solar power for seagoing shipping
Established in 2017, Wattlab has spent its first years of operations focusing on the inland shipping sector with its Solar Flatrack. This is a modular solar energy system consisting of movable and stackable integrated solar panels and inverters. To date, Wattlab's SolarHatches have been installed on more than 25 inland shipping vessels.
Nexamp Closes $340 Million of Institutional Debt Facilities with PGIM Private Capital
Portfolio represents 150 Megawatts of generation and 37 Megawatt-hours of storage
across 39 solar farms in 7 states
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Terrasmart - Reduce Risk and Accelerate Solar Installations

Terrasmart - Reduce Risk and Accelerate Solar Installations
We push the limits in renewable energy, focusing on innovation to drive progress. Pioneering new solutions and ground-breaking technology, and smarter ways of working to make progress for our clients and the industry.
Solar Power - Featured Company

Hammond Power Solutions
HPS is one of the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America. We engineer and manufacture a wide range of standard and custom transformers that are exported globally in electrical equipment and systems. We support solid industries such as oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and water treatment, commercial construction, data centers and wind power generation. HPS leads the industry in these markets through its technical design strength, breadth of product, and manufacturing capabilities, making HPS a stronger company both fundamentally and financially.