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Can the U.S. achieve net-zero emissions by 2050? This analysis...

President Joe Biden wants the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, building on the net-zero power sector he wants in place by 2035...

September 23, 2021
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The latest on NEM 3.0 and how it could impact...

How drastically will NEM 3.0 curtail the value of this home’s generation? Update: Here are critical questions to ask of NEM 3.0 when t...

September 13, 2021
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Using IIOT thermal monitoring to prevent fires in solar plants

Industrial IoT solutions like those from Sensata’s Cynergy3 brand provide monitoring of termination temperatures and enable the use of...

September 9, 2021
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Review of NEC 2020 code revisions and label changes for...

The new National Electrical Code 2020 (NEC 2020) revision is now the latest installment of changes to Article 690 as well as other solar rel...

September 7, 2021
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Installer FAQ: How to use data loggers to size PV...

Detailed data from an energy logger, like the Fluke 1734 Three-Phase Power Measurement Logger, can help you design a photovoltaic and batter...

August 31, 2021
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Installer tip: DC-coupling avoids adding batteries customers won’t need

Many installers working with solar plus storage systems are quoting more equipment than the customer really needs for their home. The result...

August 25, 2021
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Installer tip: Don’t rush battery system commissioning (and bring an...

System commissioning usually occurs at the end of the installation project, and it can be a rushed and hasty processed. It is important that...

August 24, 2021
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Installer FAQ: Advantages of hybrid inverters vs. AC-coupled systems

If your customer intends to maximize the return on their solar systems, they might prefer the advantages of a hybrid inverter-based PV batte...

August 13, 2021
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Installer FAQ: How do I explain battery sizing and backup...

Once customers get the basics, we recommend giving a “crash course” in battery sizing — enough so they understand and aren...

August 9, 2021
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Installer FAQ: Will this energy storage system provide whole-home backup?

The answer is a qualified “yes.” High voltage residential storage equipment manufacturers have made steady progress toward both ...

July 27, 2021
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Inexpensive battery backup design tips for solar installers to consider

A common question for solar installers is whether or not the battery system will provide whole house backup power, often in an attempt to av...

July 21, 2021
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IEEFA: Surge of coal-fired generation retirements looking like a reverse...

There is an inverse S-curve developing in the U.S. coal generation sector, with announced plant retirements expanding rapidly as utilities a...

July 19, 2021
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Battery-less storage solutions for large-scale solar and storage

View of the Energy Vault crane tower in Switzerland. Energy Vault is a company specializing in gravity and kinetic energy based, long-durati...

July 16, 2021
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FAQ: How do I effectively combine multiple battery cabinets in...

Energy storage has become increasingly popular as advancements in lithium ion technology have made batteries more affordable, reliable and s...

July 13, 2021
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