Tag: Batteries

  • LG Chem debuts residential battery system in the U.S.

    LG Chem Ltd., a global leader in lithium-ion batteries for automotive, stationary and consumer applications, has formally launched its range of award-winning residential battery systems in the North American market. Battery details LG Chem’s North American residential battery range offers AC- and DC-coupled solutions with capacities up to 9.8 kilowattRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Top 5 battery installation issues for solar installers

    With the right installation, battery banks can provide reliable power for years. In this article, you’ll discover how to avoid costly, hard-to-diagnose battery installation mistakes, and you’ll learn a holistic approach that prevents costly errors long before installation. 1. Not Starting with Efficiency Each additional kWh of energy demand requiresRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Here’s the price of residential solar-plus-storage systems, according to DOE research

    Declining costs in customer-side energy storage products have opened the door for batteries to improve the value and flexibility of residential PV systems while falling costs in PV technologies have been driving the growing adoption of combined PV and storage solutions. However, gaps remain in developing an in-depth understanding ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • HelioPower launches new energy storage system for residential, commercial projects

    HelioPower is launching its new energy storage solution practices to provide complete, sustainable energy solutions for residential and commercial clients. Residential energy storage and commercial energy storage are driven by different factors and use cases, but both offer potential cost savings and energy autonomy. HelioPower’s storage practice brings together energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • A new, improved lithium-ion production method? Pure Energy thinks so

    The solar+storage revolution isn’t quite here yet. To arrive, there will need to be a more economical, efficient battery option for homeowners. There is this option in between lead acid and lithium-ion that is in a nice sweet spot right now, but it feels like the world is waiting forRead More — Solar Builder magazine