Solar news: October 18th, 2019

Reading Time: 1 minute In this week’s Solar News Roundup, a new study indicates just how much the “green economy” has grown in the U.S., and FPL sets its sights on an ambitious community solar program. Study suggests America’s “Green Economy” is worth $1.3 trillion...

How many panels do you need for your EV?

Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the primary benefits of purchasing an electric vehicle is that it allows you to transition from paying for gasoline to lower-cost electricity. But why not take that one step further and power your car with clean, solar power you produce...

Soleil Lofts’ virtual power plant: what you need to know

Reading Time: 5 minutes In August 2019, the solar and storage industries took a giant leap forward with the introduction of the Soleil Lofts virtual power plant project. The apartment complex, which lies just south of Salt Lake City, Utah, is a unique,...

What you need to know about IKEA’s solar business

Reading Time: 2 minutes Massive corporations like Google and Facebook have made recent headlines with their commitments to renewable energy. One of the brands you might not have heard as much about is Swedish furniture giant IKEA – however, with ambitious solar and...

Hybrid inverters: what you need to know

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are plenty of options available when it comes to selecting a solar inverter: these inverters vary in size, efficiency, performance, and capabilities. So what’s the best solution for you? If you’re thinking about adding a battery to your...

Solar news: October 4th, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this week’s Solar News Roundup, LADWP votes to expand a beneficial feed-in tariff program in their service area, and the first 100% electric vehicle “gas” station opens. LADWP votes to expand feed-in tariff program by 300 MW The Los Angeles...