Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Maximizing Solar Energy Efficiency with Smart Technology
Today, solar installations go beyond merely harnessing energy; they incorporate advanced technologies like mobile app connectivity and bidirectional energy flow, improving efficiency, transparency, and grid stability.
UAE President witnesses launch of world's first 24/7 Solar PV, Battery Storage gigascale project to be built in Abu Dhabi
The launch marks a pivotal moment in the clean energy transformation, allowing renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reaffirming the UAE's position as a global pioneer in renewable energy deployment.
How to Choose the Right Photovoltaic Module: Key Considerations for Optimal Performance
Selecting the right PV module is critical for maximizing energy efficiency and ensuring a durable, cost-effective solar installation. This guide covers the essential aspects to consider, including cell type, technology, module size, warranty, and company history.
Automation and Robotics Can Help Address Worker Efficiency While Delivering Business Results Through Smart Construction
While we move through 2025, pen and paper remain as familiar on construction sites as ever, and many construction managers still rely on intuition and experience over the promises of technology or robotic innovation.
Training Your Team for Drone Roof Inspections: Best Practices for Roofing Contractors
This guide will help you get the most out of your drone solution. Read on to learn about necessary training, keeping drones ready for flight, safety protocols, and more.
Strengthening the Future of Electrical Trades: Collaboration, Education, and Innovation at IBEW 134 NECA Technical Institute
SMA proudly contributed to this collaboration, discussing advancements in the agrivoltaics market and how colocation of solar technology on farms can improve efficiency and returns while reducing operational costs.
How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Land Access Challenges for Emerging and Young Farmers
The 2022 National Young Farmer Survey, a survey conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition, found that land access is the number one challenge faced by young farmers.
Solar Power - Featured Stories
A New Era in Energy: Hybrid Microgrid Market Forecast to Grow Over 20% Annually
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The combination of addressing critical energy needs and fostering innovation supports market expansion, making hybrid microgrids a key solution for modern energy challenges.
INTERSOLAR EUROPE: COSTS DECREASE AS MARKET DYNAMICS INTENSIFY - PHOTOVOLTAICS ON CONTINUED COURSE FOR GROWTH
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After many years of steady price decline, the share of module costs in the total PV system costs has dropped to below 30 percent – from around 75 percent in 2005. Inverters and BOS (balance of systems) components have also become markedly cheaper.
Heliogen Concludes Capella Demonstration, Advancing Next-Generation Concentrated Solar Technology
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Through bold strides in engineering and prototyping, the Capella project propels Generation 3 CSP technology forward toward commercialization
Solar Power - News Headlines
EDP Renewables North America Delivers Three Additional Renewable Energy Projects for Microsoft
The new solar projects in Illinois and Texas will provide clean energy and economic growth while supporting Microsoft's sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
Tigo Energy Expands Predict+ for Utility Analytics as Platform Approaches 10X Annual Growth
Predict+ platform surpasses 140,000 meters under management globally, expands advanced feature set, and brings machine learning-powered energy consumption and production prediction to utilities in Europe and North America.
Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE to Deliver 960 MWh of Energy Storage Systems for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Australia
e-STORAGE, a tier 1 global provider of energy storage solutions, will provide turnkey EPC services, supplying and integrating over 200 SolBank 3.0 battery containers.
Solar Power - Featured Product
SOLTEC - SFOne single axis tracker
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SOLTEC - SFOne single axis tracker
SFOne is the 1P single-axis tracker by Soltec. This tracker combines the mechanical simplicity with the extraordinary expertise of Soltec for more than 18 years. Specially designed for larger 72 an 78 cell modules, this tracker is self-powered thanks to its dedicated module, which results into a lower cost-operational power supply. The SFOne has a 5% less piles than standard competitor, what reduces a 75% the labor time.
Solar Power - Featured Company
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Panasonic Solar & Storage
Since its establishment in 1918, Panasonic has been at the forefront of innovation, providing reliable and trusted technologies to enhance everyday life. Panasonic authorized installers ensures the seamless delivery of top-tier solar and battery storage solutions to residential and small commercial customers. By harnessing the power of their EVERVOLT® solar panels and home batteries, the Panasonic Total Home Energy System empowers homeowners to generate and store their own energy for immediate and future use, all while enjoying peace of mind with zero emissions. Additionally, their comprehensive warranty covers solar panels for 25 years and battery storage for 12 years, providing assurance and protection for your investment.