Ryan Kennedy
Five trends for energy storage as global market passes 100 GW
A new report from Wood Mackenzie identifies five key trends the global research and consultancy group expects will define the energy storage industry in 2026, including supply chain restructuring and the rise of non-lithium batteries.
Enphase begins shipping GaN-based commercial microinverters
The new IQ9N-3P microinverter utilises gallium nitride technology to deliver 427 VA of peak power and 97.5% efficiency for the 480 V three-phase commercial market.
Machine-learning models identify hidden physical defects in solar arrays
The software tool uses self-supervised learning to detect long-term defects in solar assets weeks or years before conventional inspections, potentially reducing operations and maintenance costs.
California winery runs all operations on floating and rooftop solar
A family-owned California winery has replaced grid electricity with onsite solar generation, reducing power costs and providing a live test site for floating photovoltaic research.
SolarEdge unveils all-in-one residential inverter and clickable modular battery system
The stackable battery ranges 4.9 kWh to 19.6 kWh per unit while the inverter is available in ranges from 3.8 kW to 13 kW. The company has also introduced a meter socket adapter to avoid triggering costly main panel upgrades.
Enphase introduces 97.5%-efficient microinverter based on gallium nitride tech
The inverter is designed for three-phase grid configurations without using external transformers. It contains gallium nitride technology, a first for Enphase’s microinverters.
Nextracker unveils NX PowerMerge trunk eBOS for utility-scale solar
Nextracker has introduced NX PowerMerge, a 2 kV trunk connector-based eBOS solution for utility-scale solar projects, designed to cut connection points, simplify layouts, and lower project costs.
FTC Solar introduces solar tracker for high wind regions
The 1P single-axis tacker is engineered to withstand winds up to 240 kph.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar system. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.
