The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative has been an extremely successful program that has funded a ton of renewable energy innovation. Under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) SunShot Initiative, the Department will fund 40 projects with a total of $42 million to improve PV performance,Read More

Adara Power is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its iC3 platform — a system that integrates battery and inverter controls with cloud-based software and a robust IoT connectivity solution. The platform will initially launch with a scalable 125-kW, 250-kWh inverter and battery suitable for commercial-scale applications. Leveraging itsRead More

OutBackPower Technologies debuted new additions to its line of renewable energy products at Solar Power International (SPI) in Las Vegas this year — leading with the new SkyBox True Hybrid Energy System, designed to help solar installers and users meet the challenge of integrating renewable energy generation with storage. SkyBoxRead More

Sharp Electronics Corporation’s Energy Systems and Services Group is now offering financing for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV systems coupled with its SmartStorage energy storage solution. The program is dedicated to $0 down financing for solar projects integrated with Sharp’s SmartStorage behind-the-meter energy storage system and is available toRead More

Solar-plus-storage is assumed to be the way of the future, someone just needs to figure out the best economic path forward. Tabuchi America may have taken the first step in that direction with GEOSmart SolPower Program, an unprecedented 20-year loan program and lease option that will provide $300 million inRead More

Global battery energy storage system (BESS) installed capacity is set to grow from 1.5 Gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to over 14 GW by 2020, as large numbers of projects are planned to be commissioned over the forecast period due to increasing renewable installations and focus on grid stability, according toRead More

At Intersolar 2016, we got an up-close look at cool new features in JLM Energy‘s energy management system, the Energizr 200, which is making a big push into the residential solar-plus-storage conversation with strategic partner Fronius. “We are excited that Fronius was chosen to be part of this innovative solution,” said Tristan Kreager,Read More

Every year, Intersolar North America takes places in San Francisco, which always provides the perfect backdrop for a show that wants to discuss and show the solar industry’s path forward globally. We in America obviously recognize the leadership position San Francisco has taken in solar here, but as we wereRead More

Intersolar North America is one of the premier solar industry trade shows of the year. Whether it is your first time or your 25th time (somehow this is the 25th anniversary), the bigness of the event can be overwhelming. What to see? We have you covered. Here are some ofRead More

OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, will launch new additions to its line of renewable energy products at the 2016 Intersolar Europe conference June 22 to 24 at the International Congress Center in Munich, Germany. TheRead More