Solar Residential News

US racking business moves making to China
Despite strong income growth in its domestic market, Quick Mount PV-- which was obtained by Netherlands-based Esdec last year-- is deserting its U.S. production to relocate overseas.
Jul 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Residential, USA, China, Asia, Quick Mount PV, North America, esdec
Bosch, IBC Solar incorporate clever home heating manufacturing with PV
The German companies are establishing a smart power option for home heating, hot water, energy management and solar energy generation in a solitary coordinated system.
Jul 24, 2020 // Technology, Residential, Germany, Europe, IBC Solar, Bosch, Andreas Gray
Tesla solar service strikes brand-new lows in profits, deployment
It was a collection of firsts, consisting of a solid complete year and also Megapack making a profit, that factored right into CEO Elon Musk clarifying that he has actually "never ever been much more positive or excited regarding the future of Tesla." Austin, Texas, has been verified as the website of the following Gigafactory.
Jul 23, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, USA, TESLA, Elon Musk, North America
Octopus Renewables takes 'interesting action' as it gets 9.1 MW of roof solar
Octopus Renewables has actually gotten a 9.1 MW profile of functional property UK roof solar assets.
Jul 20, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, UK, Europe, Peter Dias, Octopus Renewables
Shell taps sonnen to pilot 'first of its kind' solar-storage tariff in the UK
Shell's power supply department has actually released a new solar and storage tariff in the UK that aims to "change" just how domestic solar installations are used.
Jul 18, 2020 // Residential, Tariffs, UK, Europe, solar-plus-storage, shell, Shell Energy, Sonnen, Colin Crooks
Australian rooftop PV might face grid restraints
The capability to feed electrical energy from roof PV selections into Australia's circulation network may be seriously restricted in the future, as installments appear most likely to surpass assumptions. A Cornwall Insight projection sees some 24.45 GW of rooftop solar to be included with 2030-- a rate that increases the demand for a distribution-level market and may see connections cut in the future.
Jul 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Australia, rooftop PV, Oceania, Ben Cerini
Seraphim provides all-black'S 2' photovoltaic panel without performance sacrifice for residential roofs
Seraphim Solar has introduced its S2 full-black half-cell series module, particularly tailor-made for residential and business rooftop installments. This new model of the present S2 module series offers an all-black facade for remarkable visual appeals, while offering high-performance power output of approximately 330Wp, advanced shielding protection as well as an extensive 15-year item guarantee.
Jul 16, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Residential, Rooftop PV, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, rooftop PV, PERC, seraphim solar
Skilancer launches water-free module cleaner for residential rooftop solar plants
With the current robotic cleaning offering, the startup aims to record the residential solar market that currently stands at an ability of 4400 MW and is anticipated to get to 8500 MW by the end of 2020.
Jul 15, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Residential, India, Asia, startup, Skilancer, Manish Das
Solar causes greatest power heights under mixed-cloud conditions
Dutch researchers have revealed that power heights brought on by solar generation may be stronger under partial cloudiness than clear skies. According to their searchings for, mixed-cloud conditions can improve PV power production due to light mirrored off clouds, as well as their intermittent shadows on selections, which decrease module temperatures.
Jul 14, 2020 // Technology, Residential, Europe, Netherlands, Liander
Biden-Sanders task force calls for 500m photovoltaic panels in 5 years
A varied joint report released by the Democratic governmental prospect and his previous rival includes the section: 'Undoing the harms of the Trump management and also righting the misdoings.'
Jul 13, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Market Research, USA, North America
Ikea prolongs PV deal to France
The furnishings brand has actually begun supplying photovoltaic panels and systems online throughout the nation. French solar company Voltalia will certainly be its calculated companion for the sale of its Solstrale modules.
Jul 13, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Policy, France, Voltalia, Europe, ikea
Saudi Arabia outlines brand-new arrangements for roof PV
The policies will require power suppliers to give even more assistance to home owners and services willing to go solar. The new framework will apply to PV systems varying in size from 1 kW-2 MW and also to all power consumers.
Jul 13, 2020 // Commercial, Residential, Markets & Finance News, Policy, Rooftop PV, Saudi Arabia, Asia, rooftop PV
Midsummer introduces 500 W roof panel
The Swedish PV tools provider has actually released Midsummer Magnum, a solar module for large roofs. The maker states the panel offers 14.54% performance as well as an output of 128.3 W per square meter. The company additionally introduced a manufacturing process it declares can boost module result 10%.
Jul 13, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Residential, Sweden, Solar Panels, Europe, Sven Lindström, Midsummer Magnum
Chinese-made HJT striking Australian rooftops
Risen Australia as well as distributor One Stop Warehouse signed an expanded 150 MW distribution offer recently, noting the Chinese maker's most recent effort to broaden in the rooftop sector. With Risen's brand-new heterojunction component, the 415-435 W Sieger, now relocating right into automation, One Stop Warehouse's Leo Ye welcomed the "brand-new, fresh" technology.
Jul 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Residential, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Australia, Eric Lee, Oceania, Risen, One Stop Warehouse, Leo Ye, Andy Cheng
Sunrun to acquire Vivint Solar for $3.2 billion in all-stock deal
The brand-new, bigger Sunrun will certainly have 500,000 clients and greater than 3 GW of solar energy properties. Is there value in range in residential solar?
Jul 7, 2020 // Residential, USA, Sunrun, vivint solar, David Bywater, North America, Lynn Jurich, Ravi Manghani