Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Solar energy trends in 2025
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I have predicted global solar and renewable trends for the past ten years. Most of them, but far from all, have been accurate and looking back it strikes me how much the global renewable energy market has changed over the years – and continues to change.
Top Viewed Articles of 2024
AltEnergyMag readers sought out Use Cases and Expert Insights to help guide them through the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. Here are the Top 4 Viewed articles from 2024.
Making solar cells more weatherproof
In recent experiments at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Kelly, professor of chemistry at USask, and his team were trying to figure out why solar cells made with lead halide perovskite, rather than silicon, were failing prematurely.
The Impact of EMP Hardening on Solar Hybrid Inverters
EMPs can severely damage electronic devices and disrupt power supplies. EMP hardening offers a safeguard, especially for residential hybrid inverters like the Sol-Ark 15K-2P Whole Home hybrid inverter.
A New BMP for Erosion and Stormwater Management in Solar
Maintaining erosion control best management practices (BMPs) and preventing stormwater pollution is crucial at every phase of the solar project, but it can also be costly, time-intensive, and difficult to do at scale.
Are Solar Batteries Worth It?
In this article, we’ll explore how solar batteries work, the financial benefits, costs, and other factors you should consider when building a solar system for your home.
EDP tests construction of its first solar park with automation technology
This is the first time worldwide that the technological solution, based on robotics and advanced computing, developed by Comau, has been tested in real installation conditions in an EDP solar park.
Solar Power - Featured Stories
Solar Industry Grapples With Mounting Panel Waste Crisis
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Solar panels contain many valuable resources. Extracting these resources from existing products allows companies to strengthen supply chains through less reliance on raw products.
Nextracker Delivers First 100% Domestic Content Solar Trackers to U.S. Market
Together with its manufacturing partners, the company has now expanded or opened more than 25 U.S. factories with over 30 GW of annual capacity.
Sungrow's Brand Story Film Debuts Worldwide: Unveiling the Value of Technology and Embodying the Brand's Warmth
Sungrow held its first Global Brand Week from November 25 to 29 to boost innovation and brand awareness. The event linked global entities through a mix of online and offline activities, including brand story exhibitions, knowledge-sharing, and volunteer meetings.
Solar Power - News Headlines
Adapture Renewables Delivers Clean Energy Ahead of Schedule With Completion of Texas Project
Despite challenges, Adapture Renewables announces the commercial operation of the 67 MW project in Hunt County, Texas, delivering clean energy ahead of schedule to support the sustainability goals of a Fortune 50 company.
Case study - Powering Peru with Kseng Solar's Fixed Adjustable Mounting System
Located in Peru, the system was selected for its high cost-effectiveness and step-less adjustment. Designed to maximize energy yield throughout the year, it enables seasonal tilt angle adjustments for optimal performance under various conditions.
CS Energy Achieves Notable 2 GW Milestone in Operational Solar
The EPC celebrates its achievement while actively working toward further renewable energy expansion
Solar Power - Featured Product
QuickBOLT - QB RibRider: Flexible, Fast, and Secure Solar Mounting for Metal Roofs
QuickBOLT - QB RibRider: Flexible, Fast, and Secure Solar Mounting for Metal Roofs
The QB RibRider™ is an adjustable and easy-to-place mount for exposed fastener and trapezoidal ribbed roofs, combining versatility with robust construction. It features a 90/180 mounting combo with 75mm butyl pads on the base for superior weatherproofing. The RibRider is designed to fit most exposed fastener, trapezoidal, and ribbed metal roof profiles. This mount features stainless steel roof brackets and comes with four #14 x 1-1/4" hex washer self-drilling screws, ensuring a secure attachment to the roof.
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.
