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Tag: energy storage

  • Panasonic, Pika partner on DC-coupled solar smart battery

    Panasonic Eco Solutions North America and U.S.-based inverter manufacturer Pika Energy, Inc. are partnering to offer a DC-coupled solar smart battery with industry-leading performance specifications. The Harbor 10P/15P will begin shipping in late 2017 and is available for pre-order today, the companies announced. The solar-ready Harbor Smart Battery combines Panasonic’s renownedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SMA America hosting utility-scale solar, storage forum in July

    SMA America is hosting a special event for solar professionals, particularly those focused on utility-scale storage and solar, that will highlight cutting-edge solutions for utility-scale projects. The Utility-scale Storage & PV Forum will take place July 12, 2017, at the Hotel Zetta in San Francisco. The forum will address challengesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • iDemand says new charge controller eliminates AC loss from solar+storage systems

    iDemand Energy Storage (iDES3) has developed a single conversion charge controller that they say will shorten the time needed for electrical current to travel from solar panels to storage batteries, and in so doing, save energy. The idea is to take voltage coming in and convert it efficiently to low voltage,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • CivicSolar now offering Sharp’s SmartStorage to its solar installer network

    Any solar installers interested in moving into the commercial energy storage space may want to check this out: CivicSolar is now offering Sharp’s SmartStorage energy storage system through its vast distribution network. Sharp’s intelligent energy storage solution paired with solar PV systems works to reduce energy usage for commercial properties.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Ice Energy cooling, energy storage system achieves world record efficiency

    The Ice Bear 20 home cooling and energy storage system from Ice Energy has achieved a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 14.56 when operating like a conventional AC unit, and when operating in its ice cooling mode using stored ice, an unprecedented Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 150 — moreRead More — Solar Builder magazine