Tag: News
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LA County approves GAF nailable solar shingle for installation
GAF Energy‘s Timberline Solar, the world’s first nailable solar shingle, has been approved for installation in Los Angeles County after a multi-month review and evaluation by the Research Section of the Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division. The review confirmed that Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the County’s 2023 Codes for Electrical, Residential,……
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Grid defection is coming, and we can tell you when!
The shakedown of the world’s energy sector will not be exclusive to fossil fuel infrastructure. Utility revenues, expected by many to be the beneficiaries of widespread electrification, will crumble if they cannot get a grip of the swathes of customers who could potentially benefit from going solo for their power production. In this white paper, Home……
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Pylontech sodium-ion battery the first certified by TÜV Rheinland
Pylontech obtained the world’s first sodium ion battery certificate granted by TÜV Rheinland on March 3, 2023, which is based on UL1973:2022, IEC62619:2022, IEC62660-2:2018, and IEC62660-3:2022. This certificate marks Pylontech’s advancement and maturity in sodium ion battery technology, which paves the way for its application in energy storage. “Being the first company to get international……
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Silfab nets $125M to aid expansion of U.S. solar cell, module production
North American PV module manufacturer Silfab Solar Inc. netted a second investment round led by ARC Financial Corp. to help fund its upcoming expansion, which includes domestic PV cell and module production at a third facility to open in the United States. Silfab’s third U.S. solar manufacturing facility is anticipated to be fully operational in……
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Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide 2023
The 2023 Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide reflects a sea change in the market, as manufacturers debut models that meet the smart inverter standards of UL 1741 and the PV Hazard Control testing of UL 3741. Meanwhile, more and more microinverters are emerging that make their case via boosted power output, handling multiple modules and hardening……