Articles written by Ryan Kennedy

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Markets & Policy
GameChange sues Nextpower in expanding solar tracker patent war Solar tracking rivals are now locked in dueling federal lawsuits over proprietary hardware and control software.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Canadian Solar launches TOPCon high-power-density module with 24.8% efficiency  The new modules deliver up to 670 W with a 90% bifaciality factor, yielding a 1.4% LCOE reduction for utility-scale and commercial projects, said the company.
Ryan Kennedy
Jun 23, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Solar sheep grazing delivers margins up to 40% in new study Agrivoltaic sheep grazing models outperform traditional farming, with higher margins and dual revenue streams from livestock and solar site services, according to a new study out of Canada.
Ryan Kennedy
Mar 29, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Tesla’s new residential solar panels complete home energy ecosystem The new Tesla Solar Panel and mounting system pairs with the company’s inverter, Powerwall battery, EV charging and vehicles, creating an all-Tesla residential solar offering for the first time.
Ryan Kennedy
Feb 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
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.
David Carroll, Ryan Kennedy
Jan 27, 2026
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ryan Kennedy
Jan 15, 2026
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ryan Kennedy
Dec 23, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ryan Kennedy
Dec 18, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 22, 2025