Tag: Briggs & Stratton

  • SimpliPHI hybrid inverter receives UL 1741-SB certification

    UL 1741 sets a series of safety tests and performance requirements that inverters must meet to ensure that they are safe and reliable for use in renewable energy systems. These tests cover a range of factors, including electrical and mechanical safety, performance and efficiency and protection against environmental hazards such as fire, shock and electromagnetic……

  • How portable batteries are rolling into PV+ storage projects

    Portable battery storage on wheels has become a standard offering from a host of battery system suppliers. Around two dozen companies showcased portable battery options at the 2024 Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America in San Diego — ranging from the size of a toaster to a large camping cooler. The appeal of……

  • Top takeaways and tidbits from Intersolar 2024

    Intersolar North America continues to be my personal favorite solar industry conference. For one, the setting and timing is great (San Diego in winter > anywhere). The news and email flood isn’t as overwhelming as the main RE+ conference — but it’s not devoid of news either. In fact, a few tidbits and innovations I……

  • Energy Storage System Buyer’s Guide 2024

    The energy storage system market for homes and businesses is crowded with entries from all types of suppliers. Legacy PV inverter and module brands are rounding out their product portfolios. Off-grid and portable power providers are now offering battery systems for grid-tied customers. Smart home and high-end consumer electronic companies want to fold power and……

  • All of the home energy storage products you missed at RE+ 2023

    No mortal human could have kept up with every new energy storage system release or product update announced at RE+. Here is a roundup of everything we already covered and some other news items we missed in the shuffle. Panasonic upgrades EVERVOLT battery, adds SmartBox energy management Panasonic upgraded its fully integrated EVERVOLT home energy……