Hello, Solar Enthusiasts!
Great news from the forefront of renewable energy technology. America is truly embracing the solar revolution, evidenced by the growth spurt in grid-scale storage which raised by 84%, while residential solar storage also jumped by 48%.
As more people are looking into getting solar panels for their home, it’s important to stay updated with the latest news in the solar world. This includes the most recent developments from various solar companies.
For instance, technology powerhouses BASF and NGK have just launched their latest sodium-sulfur battery, the NAS MODEL L24. This unit is a major step forward, offering less than 1% degradation rate and promising lower maintenance costs compared to previous models. For anyone seeking to convert their home into a solar array for home use, this model might be a great asset to consider.
Shifting focus to utility resource plans, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has put together a handy guide anyone can use. With this guide, you’ll find it easier to engage with utilities and develop your solar and storage capacities. A perfect tool for those who feel their utility resource plans often limit their potential for using solar and storage.
Are you looking for an American-made solar solution? I have exciting news about Nextracker, a company that has expanded U.S. manufacturing with Unimacts. The factory is strategically located near Las Vegas and will be producing steel components exclusively for Nextracker. This expansion means an increase in their annual domestic solar tracker capacity to over 30 GW.
If innovation is what you’re after, do not overlook the terrain-following solar array developed by California startup Planted Solar. By leveraging construction robots and high-density arrays, this solar company is capable of delivering higher energy outputs and lower system costs. This could change the game for those considering a solar array for home use.
As the solar industry continues its rapid advancement, it seems commercial real estate is not one to get left behind or rest in the shadow. The Gardner Group is paving the way with their prospect of integrating nearly 26 MWh of energy storage across their commercial real estate portfolio. Collaboration with Torus, a U.S-based technology provider, will bring in battery and flywheel energy storage systems in synchronization with Torus’s proprietary energy management platform.
The boom in U.S. grid-scale storage and residential storage only points towards one direction–an almost inevitable surge of solar companies in America, more innovations in the solar industry, and more and more homeowners using solar panels for their homes. Let’s continue to embrace the solar revolution, saving our planet, while also saving a considerable amount of money in the long run! Stay tuned for more updates from your trusted solar expert.
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/06/20/sunrise-brief-final-guidance-released-on-iras-prevailing-wage-and-apprenticeship-requirements/
