This luxe, solar-powered, prefab home was completed in 6 months
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 24, 2020
The high-performance building envelope has been engineered to guarantee near net-zero energy usage throughout the year.
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SolarView releases automated residential solar monitoring platform
Solar Power World
APRIL 20, 2020
SolarView Technologies released SolarView Home Monitor to give residential solar owners continuous, proactive and automated system monitoring.
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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The $500 billion city — complete with flying taxis and robotic domestic help — is being built from scratch and will be home to a million people. And what energy product will be used both to power this city and sell to the world? The plant is powered by 4 gigawatts from wind and solar projects that sprawl across the desert.
How to value solar plus storage
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The crisis has turbocharged interest in systems that deliver power even when the grid is down. Solar plus storage is fast emerging as a top choice, both at scale on the grid and also "behind the meter," installed in a home, apartment or commercial building. . It’s no secret that the cost of solar energy has plummeted.
Sense announces energy monitoring partner program for rural cooperatives
Solar Power World
MARCH 3, 2020
Through the program, cooperatives can offer the innovative Sense Home Energy Monitor to their members at a significant discount and take advantage of real-time insights into energy flows at the grid edge.
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Who really benefits from solar net metering?
Renewable Energy World
MARCH 25, 2021
Most people know solar power benefits the people who use it because it reduces their utility costs. In fact, some solar-powered homeowners don’t pay anything for electricity. What exactly is Net Metering? What exactly is Net Metering? Customers are only billed for their “net” energy use.
Which states offer net metering?
Solar Power World
MARCH 27, 2020
One of the advantages of going solar for residential and commercial customers is the opportunity to get paid for the energy they generate. This is called net metering, when those customers push the electricity they aren’t using back onto the grid and receive a credit from their utility.
High-tech monitoring systems ensure residential solar panels maintain maximum efficiency
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
By Chris Kemper, chairman, founder and CEO, Palmetto Today’s residential solar panel systems are high-tech devices that can be controlled from a smartphone.
Tigo releases solar monitoring device
Solar Power World
MARCH 9, 2020
This add-on module-level monitoring solution brings smart PV module technology and the highest granularity of production data to Tigo’s residential, commercial & industrial and utility customers.
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As Residential Solar Deployments Fell, the US Home Battery Market Powered On
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
economy into free fall this spring, the energy storage industry delivered its second-best quarter ever in terms of megawatts installed. Despite social-distancing orders, more customers than ever before added batteries in their homes to store solar power and provide backup power amid hurricanes, wildfires and other types of grid outages.
New year, new savings for solar generators, as tariffs for grid export return
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2020
Aerial drone image of solar panels on the roof of a high rise building in London. Solar Trade Association (STA) chief executive Chris Hewett said: “It’s a New Year and a positive new start for owners of small solar PV systems. per kWh of power exported to the grid.
In New York, a New Way for Stay-at-Home Customers to Get Paid for Shaving Peak Energy
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 16, 2020
New York is struggling with the country’s worst coronavirus outbreak, but it’s also pushing ahead on its ambitious clean energy goals. Take GridRewards, a program launched last week by community choice aggregator Sustainable Westchester and building energy software and demand response provider Logical Buildings.
Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2022
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told a private meeting of MPs this week that Drax’s imports of US-made wood pellets to be burnt for energy are “not sustainable” He added that it “doesn’t make sense” and told MPs the government had not fully investigated the sustainability of burning wood pellets, a type of biomass.
Sunrun to Turn Home Batteries Into Grid Resources for 2 Major Utilities
GreenTechMedia
JUNE 17, 2020
rooftop solar installer, finalized two utility partnerships to turn home batteries into miniature power plants. Sunrun is also assembling a 300-home fleet for New York state utility Orange & Rockland, a subsidiary of Con Edison, it announced Wednesday. Sunrun, the leading U.S.
Energy storage net metering: An illustration of why it’s so valuable
Solar Power World
APRIL 21, 2020
By Adam Gerza, COO of Energy Toolbase Energy storage net energy metering (aka NEM paired storage) allows a customer with a behind-the-meter solar + storage system to discharge their battery, exporting stored energy back to the grid and receive a net energy metering credit, if the battery can verifiably charge 100% from solar.
Commentary: Has solar lost the net-metering battle?
Solar Power World
JANUARY 31, 2024
Solar companies, big and small, from local installers to OEMs, united with organizations like the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) to fight against the end of California’s net-energy-metering solar incentive program. appeared first on Solar Power World.
Span, Smart Electrical Panel Startup, Lands LG Chem as Battery Partner
GreenTechMedia
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
has a major new partner to bring its sleek, sensored and circuit-by-circuit remote-controllable electrical panels to market: lithium-ion battery giant LG Chem. On Thursday, LG Chem launched its new new " customizable backup ” solar-storage offering, which includes its RESU home batteries and a Span smart panel.
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The pros and cons of various module-level electronics in residential solar + storage systems
Solar Power World
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
More electronics are being incorporated into residential rooftop solar systems all the time, mostly due to updates to the National Electrical Code (NEC). When microinverters… The post The pros and cons of various module-level electronics in residential solar + storage systems appeared first on Solar Power World.
Sense Solar adds more home solar monitoring capabilities to app
Solar Power World
JANUARY 6, 2020
Sense has updated the Sense app to track how much of a solar home’s energy is powered by the sun right now and how much is coming from the utility or going back to the grid.
Manage Energy Consumption with a Fronius Smart Meter
Solar Power World
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The appliances in your home all contribute to your energy usage and ultimately your electrical bills. How do you know which ones are the biggest drains on energy? The Fronius Smart Meter can help you determine how to optimize your energy production and make the most of your solar investment.
Industrial Revolution: Green Energy Solutions for the Modern Industries
Hydrogen Fuel News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Industrial Revolution changed the way that industries produce and consume energy. Green energy solutions such as solar and wind power can power modern industries. In that way, they will not harm the natural environment while reducing the carbon footprint to offer a more sustainable energy source.
Public safety power shutoffs and equity resiliency incentives – a perfect storm for home battery demand
Solar Power World
JANUARY 30, 2020
By Kevin Mulvey, Manager of Product & Technology, Energy Toolbase The behind-the-meter energy storage market posted another year of record growth in 2019, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report.
What is a Hybrid Solar Inverter and How Does It Work?
Hydrogen Fuel News
JULY 16, 2024
Hybrid solar inverters represent a significant advancement in solar energy technology, combining the functionality of traditional grid-tied inverters with battery storage capabilities. What is Hybrid Solar Inverters? How Hybrid Solar Inverters Work?
Span raises $10.2 million for electrical panel innovation to expand solar + storage adoption
Solar Power World
MAY 12, 2020
million to transform the electrical panel into an intelligent gateway for every home and expand the adoption of solar, energy storage and electric vehicles. Span’s smart panel provides intuitive monitoring and controls for all… The post Span raises $10.2
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Hawaii Will Power Its Clean Grid with 6,000 Home Batteries Installed by Swell Energy
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 18, 2021
Hawaii's largest utility enlisted a new tool in its quest for a carbon-free electricity system: thousands of batteries installed in people's homes. Hawaiian Electric won regulator approval for a $25 million plan to harness solar and batteries at 6,000 homes across the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu.
The commercial energy storage market may be small, but it’s slowly growing
Solar Power World
JANUARY 4, 2024
When compared to the utility-scale and residential markets, the installed capacity of energy storage in the community, commercial and industrial (CCI) market is woefully underdeveloped, especially judged against its potential.
Encore Renewable Energy approved to install 5-MW solar array in Maine
Solar Power World
MAY 4, 2020
Encore Renewable Energy received permitting approvals to begin construction on a 5-MW array on underutilized land in Oakland, Maine. Once completed, the new solar array will produce enough clean electricity to power nearly 10,000 Maine homes.
A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 14, 2021
Several floors below the firm’s balcony, power lines crisscross over piles of garbage, a fleet of rickshaws and cow patties on a rooftop, being dried for cooking fuel. ” Rapid growth in India’s renewable energy sector is driving demand for new technologies to modernize the country’s power sector.
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Solar Spotlight: Using energy load management to avoid service upgrades
Solar Power World
AUGUST 20, 2024
The American power grid is electrifying through renewable energy proliferation, and homeowners are following suit by replacing gas powered vehicles and appliances with electric-powered options.
Boston Solar Introduces SPAN Panel for Solar+Storage Installations
Solar Industry
OCTOBER 2, 2023
subsidiary Boston Solar has integrated the SPAN Panel into its suite of home energy management systems. The SPAN Panel offers real-time monitoring and circuit-level control, allowing homeowners to maximize their energy savings. SinglePoint Inc.
Farmland water “battery” storage and leak-detecting broadband cables among winners in Ofwat innovation competition
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
These water “batteries” could form the basis of a smart water grid, improving the resilience of the water supply in the wake of climate change – in the same way solar batteries in homes store excess electricity that can be sold back to the National Grid. A full list of the winners is included below.
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WoodMac predicts 20% of residential solar installed in 2020 to be paired with storage
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The United States energy storage sector had it strongest third quarter on record this year, deploying 100.7 Energy Storage Monitor from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA). MW and 264.6 MWh of storage, according to the new U.S.
Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities
GreenTechMedia
OCTOBER 19, 2020
homes and commercial buildings consume roughly two-fifths of the country’s overall energy, three-fourths of all electricity, and account for most of the peak electricity demand that drives generation and power grid infrastructure costs.
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How to win the Home Energy Management business battle
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The growth of Home Energy Management (HEM) has led to a burgeoning, heretofore fragmented market, within which rages a business battleground of players large and small. The key to winning, explains Yusuf Latief in Smart Energy International ’s Power Playbook column, will be ownership of customer confidence.
California’s Big 2021 Grid Reliability Decision: Expand Supply or Manage Demand?
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 5, 2021
California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale power plants and batteries to prevent a repeat of its August 2020 rolling blackouts this coming summer, or turn to behind-the-meter resources like batteries and demand response. 14 and 15 last year. 14 and 15 last year.
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Solar, Hydrogen and Batteries Join Forces at Panasonic’s UK Facility
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 9, 2024
From Sunlight to Hydrogen PowerA Sneak Peek at Panasonic’s 100% Renewable Energy Factory Panasonic Corporation has completed the installation of a groundbreaking demonstration power generation system at Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd. This energy is seamlessly integrated with the hydrogen fuel cells and storage batteries.
Community solar legislation opens new markets in the Northeast 2020 Regional Solar Policy Report
Solar Power World
OCTOBER 26, 2020
COVID-19 has forced many Americans to be at home more than usual. Electric panel monitoring hardware provider Sense found that home energy demand increased 22% since the pandemic started. This correlated with a typical utility bill increase of $22 to $25 or even higher in states with steeper utility rates.
From smart meters to big batteries, co-ops emerge as clean grid laboratories
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 27, 2021
By Frank Jossi, Energy News Network. A wave of pilot programs by Minnesota electric cooperatives is saving customers money and providing useful data for larger utilities considering new technology and pricing models to encourage grid efficiency. Today, 44 member-owned electric co-ops serve about 1.7
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Accelerating energy transition by forming virtual power plants on blockchain
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Influenced by the increasing penetration of “behind-the-meter” distributed energy resources (DER), power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift from a centralized structure to a decentralized one. Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with more than 2.68 Increase in DER integration.
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Green Realtor® Guide: Marketing Eco-Friendly Homes and Sustainability
Green Business Bureau
AUGUST 22, 2022
Realtors® and Home Buyers Going Green. With continued advances in energy efficiency, green technology and design, houses built today operate more sustainably than they did several decades ago. There is also a growing number of homebuyers desiring green homes. Why Green Homes Should Matter to Homebuyers and You.
5 Major Trends Driving the $80B US Distributed Energy Resources Market Through 2025
GreenTechMedia
JUNE 23, 2020
market for distributed energy resources will look very different in five years than it does today. And electric vehicles will give utilities and regulators the opportunity to promote pricing regimes to encourage charging when electricity is abundant — or suffer potentially grid-destabilizing consequences.
California and Florida solar markets have similar demands in different net-metering battles
Solar Power World
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Utilities see rooftop solar as a threat to their business model, so they spend money and lobbying time convincing legislators to cut net metering. Solar advocates fight back, and the laws are either halted or passed, to either the joy or detriment of the solar industry.
California solar installers get well-acquainted with batteries in NEM 3.0 era
Solar Power World
AUGUST 14, 2024
California is regularly seen as a leader in clean energy, and no area of the country has more solar or energy storage deployments. Remarkably though, the attachment of batteries to residential solar installations has been low — until recently, only 10% of home solar systems in California also had batteries.
Ensuring efficient and sustainable electric vehicle charging
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 17, 2024
EV chargers use immense power; writes Ijlal Ullah Khan, analyst at PTR Inc. thus, installing them on-site could strain the property’s electrical system. And electricity supply and power loads are generally overlooked unless there is an incident. Power Distribution Graph for Unmanaged Charging. Have you read?
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