Researchers in Canada have found that nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) with on-site solar energy generation should not exceed an energy use intensity (EUI) of 50 kWh/m2a, which they said corresponds to a maximum of 10 floors. They also ascertained that the maximum permitted EUI by net-zero energy status is 17 to 28 kWh/m2a. From pv […]

Spearmint Energy announces mechanical completion and beginning of commissioning activities to bring PowerTitan BESS project online in ERCOT market. Spearmint Energy confirmed the start of the commissioning process for the company’s Revolution battery energy storage project. Sungrow Power Supply delivered the PowerTitan series battery energy storage system (BESS) to the project, located within a wind […]

PG&E will coordinate resources like rooftop solar, electric vehicles and energy storage in partnership with Schneider Electric. Major California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced it has launched a distributed energy management system (DERMS) in partnerrship with Schneider Electric. The cloud-based DERMS operates on Microsoft Azure. The software is intended to enable greater amounts of […]

Solar modules are evaluated in the Renewable Energy Test Center annual PV Module Index. The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2023 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of accelerated stress tests to evaluate these parameters. Through comparative test results, […]

Solar product exchange EnergyBin announced the release of its “PV Hardware Trade Analysis H1 2023” report. The report provides a sample of the market intelligence available via PV hardware trade on the EnergyBin exchange platform, including product categories for resale, requests to buy products, major brands for buyers and sellers and PV module availability and… […]

Summit Ridge Energy commissions the first two of four energy storage systems in NYC, boosting the city’s clean energy supply. The 15-MWh Arlington and 15-MWh Littlefield projects, developed under the state’s Value Stack program, could transform the city’s power grid. With NYU Langone Health buying all associated bill credits, these initiatives mark significant steps towards […]