A new report by GOGLA shows annual sales of solar energy kits (lanterns, multi-light systems, and solar home systems) globally reached 9.5 million units in 2022, with 5.2 million sold between July and December 2022. “This clearly shows that we have learned to value them as we go. We have also learned to value the …
Global sales of off-grid solar energy kits hit 9.5 million units in 2022 Read More »
The NEA says China’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 470 GW at the end of June. In the first six months of this year, the country added 78.42 GW of new PV systems, with 17.2 GW deployed in June alone. New solar power installations hit 20.37 GW in the first two months of 2023, followed by 13.29 …
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-June solar installations hit 78.42 GW Read More »
If you’re interested in going solar, it’s important to know about the options available to you—especially because new developments mean there is better technology on the market than ever before. One compelling option is a hybrid solar system, which is tied to a grid but also has special hybrid inverters and battery combinations that allow …
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There’s a lot that goes into choosing the right solar inverter for your solar power system, but luckily, we can help you narrow down the field. Keep reading for tips on how to distinguish between different solar inverters so you can make the best choice while you’re shopping! Let’s start by learning more about the commonly …
China’s Sofar has developed a new series of microinverters for rooftop PV applications. “The Sofar is designed for the digital home energy of the future,” a Sofar spokesperson told pv magazine. “It is suitable for all-scenario applications through a combination of microinverter, smart home hub and AC battery, providing an easy-to-distribute, easy-to-install and easy-to-use solution that maximizes the …
In 2021, the US Department of Energy announced a goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To help energy planners and policymakers move in that direction, The Nature Conservancy studied strategies that maximize clean energy benefits while minimizing land use. The report, “Power of Place: Clean Energy Solutions that …
A microinverter is a device that connects to a solar panel and converts DC (direct current) electricity into AC (alternating current), which can power your household appliances or be sent into the grid for energy credits. Inverters are the heart of any solar system and have a few different benefits. One of the biggest is …
Chinese panel maker Longi Solar and US solar project developer Invenergy have agreed to jointly construct a 5 GW solar panel factory in Pataskala, Ohio, via a newly founded company, Illuminate USA. A press release from Illuminate USA says the plan will cost $220 million. Invenergy said it has invested $600 million in the facility. Illuminate USA says that the …
Longi reveals plans to open 5 GW solar module factory in US market Read More »
CNMIA‘s silicon branch has reported that polysilicon prices rose after the Chinese lunar year and will likely remain at current levels for a relatively long period, due to increasing demand from wafer manufacturers. It said that the prices for the raw material ranged from CNY 230/kg to CNY 250 last week, and noted that prices …
Longi raises wafer prices as polysilicon hits $34.98/kg Read More »
From pv magazine Brasil Scientists from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the Brazilian Center for Electric Energy Research (Cepel) have analyzed the environmental impact of PV plants with single-axis trackers and fixed tilt trackers, using systems in northeastern Brazil as a case study. The team analyzed two PV systems. The first (S1) has polycrystalline modules …
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