SolarEdge unveils inverters for smaller solar projects
Israel-based inverter maker SolarEdge has unveiled its new TerraMax Inverter, which boasts 99% efficiency and enables 200% DC oversizing. It features an integrated night-time PID rectifier and is paired with the company’s H1300 Power Optimizers.
Key takeaways from Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan 2024
The Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan 2024 trade show kicked off in early October with a whimper rather than a bang, as the threat of Typhoon Krathon prompted organizers to cancel the first two days of the conference in Taipei.
Average U.S. residential solar project breaks even at 7.5 years, said EnergySage
A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter and energy storage market.
Global average solar LCOE stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, says IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the result represents a 12% year-on-year decline. The figure has fallen 90% since the start of 2010.
SMA Solar launches restructuring plan to save up to €200 million
German inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG has launched a restructuring plan aiming to save up to €200 million ($223 million) for financial stabilization and market repositioning.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JP-Solar, Golden Solar, Longi create PV venture
Golden Solar New Energy Technology says its subsidiary, Golden Solar (Quanzhou), has started a CNY 659 million ($93.4 million) joint heterojunction (HJT) solar venture with Longi and JP-Solar Power.
Fronius debuts hybrid residential solar inverter
Designed for U.S. solar installations, the GEN24 Plus inverter enables users to connect their solar array to home energy storage.
GE Vernova releases 2,000 V (DC) utility-scale inverter
GE Vernova has developed a 2,000 V (DC) utility-scale inverter, to be used in a North American pilot operation starting in early 2025. The inverter offers up to 6.0 MVA of output power.
Hoymiles commissions microinverter factory in Mexico
Hoymiles says it has commissioned a microinverter factory in Monterrey, Mexico, with an initial production capacity of 500,000 units per year.
Envertech launches microinverters for PV systems with up to 60 modules
Envertech says it has developed microinverters for PV systems supporting up to 60 modules, allowing up to four modules per unit with separate maximum power point tracking.
