PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), an independent test lab for the global downstream solar industry, has published the 6th Edition of its PV Module Reliability Scorecard in partnership with DNV GL, a global certification body. The report reveals eight new Top Performers compared to the 2019 Scorecard. However, it also shows that some manufacturers overlooked minimum safety and … [Read more...] about PV Evolution Labs Releases Results of PV Module Rankings
Solar Data Systems Enters Partnership with iPLON India
Solar Data Systems Inc., an official provider of Solar-Log hardware-agnostic energy monitoring and management, has partnered with iPLON India, a company that specializes in solar monitoring systems. As part of this partnership, Solar Data Systems can offer iPLON’s solar PV monitoring systems, controllers and total life cycle management solutions in the U.S. for the … [Read more...] about Solar Data Systems Enters Partnership with iPLON India
ITC Safe-Harbor Rules Get an Extension
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2020-41, which confirms that safe-harbor provisions for the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will be extended until Oct. 15 as a result of the pandemic, giving solar companies more time to qualify for the credit. “We appreciate the additional layer of clarity the Treasury Department has provided with respect to solar … [Read more...] about ITC Safe-Harbor Rules Get an Extension
Sungrow Receives UL Compliance Certificate for North American Market
Sungrow, a global supplier of inverter solutions in the renewables market, says the company’s ST556kWh-250UD energy storage system (ESS) has received the UL9540 certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland for the North American C&I energy storage market. Receiving UL’s certification demonstrates that Sungrow’s ESS solution meets the comprehensive requirements … [Read more...] about Sungrow Receives UL Compliance Certificate for North American Market
Point Load Power Launches the PV Booster Gen 2
Point Load Power, a company that specializes in rooftop solar tracking for commercial and industrial (C&I) buildings, has launched the PV Booster Gen 2. The next generation rooftop tracking system is designed to maximize solar production from monofacial and premium bifacial solar panels, producing up to 70% more energy per panel compared to ordinary rooftop mounting … [Read more...] about Point Load Power Launches the PV Booster Gen 2