Tag: News

  • Nextracker is rebranding and here’s why that matters

      You may have noticed Nextracker didn’t get the all caps NEXT treatment in the headline (no? just us copy editors?). It is part of a big rebranding the company is undergoing — I was going to say “the solar tracker company is taking,” but the message behind the rebrandRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New SolarEdge optimizers support higher wattage solar panels, more modules per optimizer

    SolarEdge is expanding its power optimizer portfolio with options to reduce install time (doing more with fewer components) and accomodate higher module powers. Here’s the details sent our way: • The new multi-input M1600 power optimizer for ground-mount installations has two MPP trackers, connected to four panels in multiples ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sense’s solar installer partner program is gaining traction during the pandemic

    Sense Home Energy Monitoring is gaining traction among solar contractors. More than 150 new solar installers have joined Sense’s Pro partner program over the past year, such as Solgen Power, Pure Energy, Zenernet Solar and Pro Bid Solar, to name a few. One reason is the pandemic, which has caused manyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Panasonic bolsters EverVolt battery system by pairing with Span’s Smart Panel

    Panasonic today announced a new strategic alliance with smart panel innovator Span, maker of the Span Smart Panel. You may remember it from this article in May: “Span raises $10.2 million in quest to reinvent the home electrical panel.” When paired with EverVolt, Panasonic’s residential home energy storage solution, consumers gain more controlRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sungrow’s energy storage system earns TÜV Rheinland approval for C&I market

    Sungrow‘s energy storage system (ESS) received the UL9540 certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland for North American C&I energy storage market. As one of the world’s largest energy storage markets, North America holds the most rigid standards for the energy storage system. The ESS ST556kWh-250UD is completely in compliance with UL9540,Read More — Solar Builder magazine