Solar Components

Zero6 Energy taps Radian Digital to manage renewable energy projects

Kelsey Misbrener — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:51:40 +0000

Radian Generation has announced the deployment of Radian Digital, a software platform that manages the life cycle of renewable energy projects, with Zero6 Energy. “We are thrilled to be working with the Zero6 Energy team to support them in streamlining business processes and optimizing power generation across a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, hydrogen, microgrids,…

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Yaskawa Solectria to showcase utility-scale string inverter at RE+

Kelsey Misbrener — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:06:16 +0000

Yaskawa Solectria Solar announced it will display its newest made-in-America utility-scale inverter, the SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-DCG RE+ 2024, from September 9-12 in Anaheim, California. The SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 DCG Series utility-scale inverter is designed to optimize the output of First Solar’s thin-film PV modules with an electrically grounded DC input, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.…

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Maxeon will offer warranty support to SunPower systems after installer’s bankruptcy

Kelly Pickerel — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:10:29 +0000

For SunPower Corp. customers in the United States concerned about their product warranties now that the installation company has filed bankruptcy, panel manufacturer Maxeon is stepping in with a solution. For SunPower systems installed by SunPower dealers that use SunPower-branded solar panels made by Maxeon, Maxeon will provide warranty coverage support on the solar panels.…

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Longtime First Solar component supplier to open new factory in Louisiana

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:27:55 +0000

One of First Solar’s longtime component manufacturing partners will establish a new production facility in Lacassine, Louisiana to support First Solar’s upcoming 3.5-GW solar panel manufacturing site in the state. Ice Industries, a heavy metals contract manufacturer first established in Ohio, will invest $6 million into a new production facility that will initially focus on…

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AEROCOMPACT debuting adaptable flat roof solar racking at RE+

Billy Ludt — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:01:42 +0000

Photovoltaic mounting system manufacturer AEROCOMPACT is launching a brand new long-side clamping system for flat roofs at RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America, next month. S_Base has been developed to work on different types of flat roofs, even with uneven surfaces and soft insulations. The design is meant to increase assembly speed,…

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enSights announces storage calculator to instantly generate financial projections

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:09 +0000

enSights announced it is launching a new BESS calculator to empower developers and asset owners to fully benefit from the massive energy storage sector by optimizing battery sizing for maximized financial returns based on energy market and grid support opportunities. By replacing costly and labor-intensive BESS system design, the calculator instantaneously generates financial projections and…

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Ingeteam supplies central inverters to two Texas solar projects

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:48:09 +0000

Ingeteam announced it has supplied central inverters for two Acciona Energy projects located in Wharton and Fort Bend counties outside of Houston, Texas. The first project, with a capacity of 317 MWAC, consists of 48 transformer stations equipped with 185 Ingeteam central inverters. This is the first large-scale project to be installed and commissioned by…

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Stäubli unveils large-format PV connectors

Kelly Pickerel — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:15:15 +0000

Stäubli Electrical Connectors has introduced a new product family of large-format PV cable connectors. The new BosCon connectors are fully cULus listed to UL 6703 and CSA C22.2 182.5, “Connectors for use in Photovoltaic Systems.” They are designed for carrying high current in harsh and outdoor environments in the PV energy and EV industries. BosCon…

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Enphase begins accepting pre-orders for U.S.-made batteries

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:32:32 +0000

Enphase today announced the availability of pre-orders for IQ Battery 5Ps produced in the United States. Pre-orders are also available for IQ8HC Microinverters, IQ8P-3P Microinverters, and IQ8X Microinverters produced in the United States with higher domestic content. These products are expected to ship in a few weeks and have SKUs with a “DOM” suffix, indicating…

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Solis releases new 1,500-V string inverter lineup

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:21:44 +0000

Solis announced the launch of a new 1,500-V line of string inverters in North America — the Solis S6 250-350K. The power classes available within this family are 250 kW @ 600 VAC, 300 kW @ 690 VAC and 350 kW @ 800 VAC, providing many options for repowering and new development of large-scale systems.…

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Aurora Solar develops AI-driven ‘keepout’ detection program for C&I projects

Kelly Pickerel — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:10:34 +0000

Aurora Solar will launch HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection at RE+ next month. Built with Aurora Solar’s proprietary AI technology, HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection streamlines the process of identifying and creating “keepouts” — or areas where modules should not be placed, such as over a skylight — for rooftop obstructions in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar…

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Meyer Burger pulls plans for silicon cell manufacturing in US

Kelly Pickerel — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:02:47 +0000

Meyer Burger announced today that it was suspending planned construction of a silicon solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as it is “no longer financially viable for the company.” The Swiss technology company first announced plans for a cell factory in July 2023. The 2-GW operations in a former Intel semiconductor fabrication plant…

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TMEIC unveils plans to open new central inverter factory in Texas

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:52:26 +0000

TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of TMEIC Corporation (Japan), announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Houston, Texas, in March 2025. Concurrently, underscoring its commitment to U.S.-based PV manufacturing, TMEIC will establish a 144,000 ft2 facility in Brookshire, Texas, dedicated to manufacturing utility-scale PV inverters. The decision to relocate its headquarters from Roanoke, Virginia to…

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Why solar racking is chasing UL 3741 compliance

Billy Ludt — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:38 +0000

Since it was published by the Underwriters Laboratories in 2020, solar racking producers have been putting their structures through a gamut of testing to be compliant with UL 3741: Standard for Safety for Photovoltaic Hazard Control, one of the routes for making rooftop solar projects meet fire safety requirements. The first few companies to achieve…

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SMA to offer first look at new Home Storage system at RE+

Kelsey Misbrener — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:08:52 +0000

SMA America is set to unveil new residential energy solutions and technologies at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim. Attendees will get their first look at the SMA Home Storage system, offering a modular, customizable battery for homeowners. SMA will be located at at booth No. 1 in the outdoor Grand Plaza. The “I LOVE THE SUN”…

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