Tag: Residential Solar
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Half of residential home battery buyers cite the financial savings, reports EnergySage
The primary driver of energy storage interest nationwide is resilience, as noted by nearly two-thirds of EnergySage shoppers. Yet, nearly half of EnergySage‘s storage shoppers pointed to financial savings as a reason for wanting a battery. Together, these two factors are a strong indication of a sizable, promising market. ThisRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Schneider Electric adds 25 percent more power to Conext MPPT 100 solar charge controller
Schneider Electric Solar launched a beefed-up solar charge controller for residential solar + storage customers this week. The Conext MPPT 100 600 Solar Charge Controller provides 25% more charging power compared to the MPPT 80 600 charge controller. The MPPT 100 allows homeowners to optimize battery charging from solar and maximizeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Fourth Wave Energy acquires solar tile producer DeSol Power Tiles
Fourth Wave Energy Inc. plans to acquire solar tile company DeSol Power Tiles, a patented system that uses roof tiles, not solar panels, for aesthetic appeal. Fourth Wave plans to manufacture, market and distribute these solar tile roofs throughout North America. With a simple, flat design, based on the classic NordicRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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BoxPower earns grant from CEC to develop its microgrid platform at 15 test sites
The California Energy Commission awarded a $1.2 million grant to BoxPower, a provider of modular microgrid energy solutions, to further develop its software + hardware solution at 15 microgrid test sites in a diverse range of residential settings across California. The goal of this three-year project, under the designation of CaliforniaRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sunnova’s solar homes qualify for the ISO New England capacity market
Sunnova Energy International Inc. qualified for the ISO New England Forward Capacity Auction 15 (FCA15), which means its residential solar portfolio can participate in the capacity market in the New England power system. Sunnova’s portfolio of distributed residential solar energy systems in New England is expected to start participating inRead More — Solar Builder magazine