Solar Components https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:40:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png Solar Components https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/ 32 32 Former automotive glass plant to be refurbished to make glass for First Solar panels https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/former-automotive-glass-plant-to-be-refurbished-to-make-glass-for-first-solar-panels/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/former-automotive-glass-plant-to-be-refurbished-to-make-glass-for-first-solar-panels/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102106 Glass company Vitro has entered into an agreement to make glass for First Solar thin-film solar panels at Vitro’s architectural glass production line in Cochranton, Pennsylvania. Vitro will invest $93.6 million to rebuild and modernize the production line at its Meadville Plant. “While much of the focus has been the role of clean energy manufacturing…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/former-automotive-glass-plant-to-be-refurbished-to-make-glass-for-first-solar-panels/feed/ 0 Final AD/CVD decision on Southeast Asian solar cells and panels pushed to August https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/final-ad-cvd-decision-on-southeast-asian-solar-cells-and-panels-pushed-to-august/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/final-ad-cvd-decision-on-southeast-asian-solar-cells-and-panels-pushed-to-august/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:29:18 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101947 The Dept. of Commerce has pushed the deadline to issue a final decision on an antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) circumvention investigation to August 17, 2023. The final decision was originally supposed to come next week. Jose Rivera, International Trade Compliance Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, stated in a memo that extensive case and rebuttal briefs were…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/final-ad-cvd-decision-on-southeast-asian-solar-cells-and-panels-pushed-to-august/feed/ 0 4 ways installers can communicate the benefits of energy storage to hotels https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/4-ways-installers-can-communicate-the-benefits-of-energy-storage-to-hotels/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/4-ways-installers-can-communicate-the-benefits-of-energy-storage-to-hotels/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102040 By Ruben Willmarth, Senior Sales Engineer, Commercial ESS at LG Electronics USA   Power outages occur across the United States daily for a multitude of reasons. Whether due to Mother Nature, maintenance or operational failure, hotels and resorts are not immune to outages. Extended power outages in commercial settings can result in loss of business…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/4-ways-installers-can-communicate-the-benefits-of-energy-storage-to-hotels/feed/ 1 Main parking lot at Six Flags Magic Mountain will be covered with 12.37 MW of solar panels https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/main-parking-lot-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-now-covered-with-12-37-mw-of-solar-panels/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/main-parking-lot-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-now-covered-with-12-37-mw-of-solar-panels/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:08:14 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102060 Solar Optimum and DSD Renewables have completed designs for a 12.37-MW solar carport and 1.9-MW energy storage system for Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles. “This is a thrilling day for Six Flags as we advance our commitment to environmental stewardship, substantially increasing solar power generation capacity at our parks,” said Jason Freeman, Six…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/main-parking-lot-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-now-covered-with-12-37-mw-of-solar-panels/feed/ 0 SunPower and OhmConnect join forces on California VPP efforts https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunpower-and-ohmconnect-join-forces-on-california-vpp-efforts/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunpower-and-ohmconnect-join-forces-on-california-vpp-efforts/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:15:58 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102068 SunPower and OhmConnect today launched a new virtual power plant (VPP) offering for SunPower customers across California. Now, homeowners in select locations with solar and SunVault battery storage can connect with OhmConnect directly through the mySunPower app to earn rewards for managing their electricity use during periods of peak demand. SunPower and OhmConnect’s VPP helps…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunpower-and-ohmconnect-join-forces-on-california-vpp-efforts/feed/ 0 Lithium alternatives capture interest of large battery installers amidst supply chain challenges https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/lithium-alternatives-capture-interest-of-large-battery-installers-amidst-supply-chain-challenges/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/lithium-alternatives-capture-interest-of-large-battery-installers-amidst-supply-chain-challenges/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102031 Although still very much in its infancy, the U.S. utility-scale battery storage market has existed in earnest since 2011 led by one dominant battery chemistry choice: lithium. According to data through 2021 from the U.S. EIA, 97.95% of utility-scale batteries installed in the United States were lithium-based. While there are significant battery projects in the…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/lithium-alternatives-capture-interest-of-large-battery-installers-amidst-supply-chain-challenges/feed/ 2 New hail monitoring system now on market for solar O&M pros https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-hail-monitoring-system-now-on-market-for-solar-om-pros/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-hail-monitoring-system-now-on-market-for-solar-om-pros/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:30:59 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101994 Kisters today released an early-warning and hail monitoring system to the solar industry called HailSens360. Through intelligent software and sensor technology, HailSens360 synthesizes forecast data (18 hours ahead), nowcast data (60-90 minutes ahead with updates every 6 minutes) along with post-event analysis detailing the full scope of a hail event. These crucial pre- and post-event…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-hail-monitoring-system-now-on-market-for-solar-om-pros/feed/ 0 Congress begins process to repeal Biden’s 2-year pause on solar panel tariffs https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/us-congress-begins-process-to-repeal-bidens-2-year-pause-on-solar-panel-tariffs/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/us-congress-begins-process-to-repeal-bidens-2-year-pause-on-solar-panel-tariffs/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:11:51 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=102006 April 28 update: The full House has passed the CRA and it now moves to the Senate. Original story below: A Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal President Joe Biden’s 2022 two-year moratorium on new solar tariffs is now officially in motion. The House Ways and Means Committee approved the CRA earlier today. A CRA…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/us-congress-begins-process-to-repeal-bidens-2-year-pause-on-solar-panel-tariffs/feed/ 1 Hoymiles releases new, simplified connectors for microinverters https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/hoymiles-releases-new-simplified-connectors-microinverters/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/hoymiles-releases-new-simplified-connectors-microinverters/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101967 Hoymiles is set to launch a new HMS Cable System installation solution for multi-microinverter and single-microinverter PV systems. Drawing inspiration from modular concepts such as LEGO bricks, Hoymiles engineers are looking to set a new industry standard that simplifies the installation process, improves flexibility, lowers costs and makes building solar systems a more enjoyable experience.…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/hoymiles-releases-new-simplified-connectors-microinverters/feed/ 0 UL and NREL release new solar inverter cybersecurity standard https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/ul-and-nrel-release-new-solar-inverter-cybersecurity-standard/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/ul-and-nrel-release-new-solar-inverter-cybersecurity-standard/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:32:38 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101971 UL Solutions announced the publication of UL 2941, the Outline of Investigation (OOI) for Cybersecurity of Distributed Energy and Inverter-Based Resources. Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), UL 2941 provides testable requirements for energy storage and generation technologies on the distribution grid. UL 2941 includes requirements…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/ul-and-nrel-release-new-solar-inverter-cybersecurity-standard/feed/ 0 UEP zinc-alkaline batteries will be tested in virtual power plant setups with Maplewell https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/uep-zinc-alkaline-batteries-will-be-tested-in-virtual-power-plant-setups-with-maplewell/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/uep-zinc-alkaline-batteries-will-be-tested-in-virtual-power-plant-setups-with-maplewell/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:50:03 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101970 Maplewell Energy, a virtual power plant developer, and zinc-battery developer Urban Electric Power (UEP) have entered into a strategic partnership. Maplewell will use UEP batteries in VPPs throughout North America for commercial and industrial customers. The storage systems will use Maplewell’s energy management system JANiiT to participate in grid services opportunities. JANiiT provides real-time demand…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/uep-zinc-alkaline-batteries-will-be-tested-in-virtual-power-plant-setups-with-maplewell/feed/ 1 New version of EagleView TrueDesign has tree-removal feature to model shading https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-version-of-eagleview-truedesign-has-tree-removal-feature-to-model-shading/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-version-of-eagleview-truedesign-has-tree-removal-feature-to-model-shading/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:45:16 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101964 EagleView Technologies has launched the latest release of its solar design solution: TrueDesign Version 2.0. The updated cloud-based solution is available to customers now. TrueDesign bridges the gap between sales and installation enabling users to design solar panel layouts, determine shading analysis, and estimate energy production quickly and accurately. TrueDesign is a web-based application, with…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/new-version-of-eagleview-truedesign-has-tree-removal-feature-to-model-shading/feed/ 0 Sunobi releases Utility vs. Battery tool to help California contractors highlight NEM 3.0 savings https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunobi-releases-utility-vs-battery-tool-nem-3-0-savings/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunobi-releases-utility-vs-battery-tool-nem-3-0-savings/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:33:10 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101957 Sunobi announced the launch of its new Utility vs. Battery tool to help customers make well-informed decisions about solar panel and battery options, while simplifying the sales process in California’s rapidly growing solar market. California has long been a leader in solar energy adoption, but as the state transitions to the new NEM 3.0 program,…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/sunobi-releases-utility-vs-battery-tool-nem-3-0-savings/feed/ 0 Allume Energy brings multi-tenant solar management platform SolShare to US market https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/allume-energy-brings-multi-tenant-solar-management-platform-solshare-to-us-market/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/allume-energy-brings-multi-tenant-solar-management-platform-solshare-to-us-market/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101867 Allume Energy has successfully deployed its initial U.S. shared solar energy technology and plans to bring its SolShare solution to all apartments, in particular within low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities, across the United States. By giving multi-family buildings, including renters, access to the benefits of solar energy, Allume’s technology could encourage greater rooftop solar deployment and…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/allume-energy-brings-multi-tenant-solar-management-platform-solshare-to-us-market/feed/ 0 CubicPV is narrowing down location search for 10-GW silicon wafer factory https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/cubicpv-is-narrowing-down-location-search-for-10-gw-silicon-wafer-factory/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/cubicpv-is-narrowing-down-location-search-for-10-gw-silicon-wafer-factory/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101933 There are multiple steps in the silicon solar panel manufacturing process: silicon is melted and shaped into ingots that are sliced into wafers, which then turn into cells that are finally assembled into a solar panel. The United States is trying to increase domestic manufacturing representation in each of these steps, but thus far, new…

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