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January 2025 Issue: 2025 Trends In Solar

SPW — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:12:55 +0000

I started working at Solar Power World in 2017 — the year the first Trump presidency began. At that point, I didn’t know a lot about the delicate balance of policy, demand and pricing that makes the solar industry so volatile from year to year. Eight years and lots of solar policy education later, we’re…

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Solar Power World’s 2025 solar + storage trends

SPW — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:11 +0000

The United States solar + storage industry is experiencing growth and innovation in some segments but stagnation in others as it enters a new year. Both small- and large-scale energy storage continues to break records, with California leading the way in both markets. New rules making it easier to develop solar power on public lands…

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The Solar Power World stories you should have read this year As chosen by the editors.

SPW — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:47 +0000

As 2024 ends, we must reflect on our work covering the U.S. solar industry from the last year. The previous 12 months have held an anticipatory air about the future of solar technologies and project development, as federal agencies handed down more guidance for the subsidies fueling record growth in domestic solar; as the residential…

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Solar Power World’s top stories of 2024

SPW — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:22 +0000

The past year in solar power was shrouded in uncertainty around the presidential election and continued trade and market struggles, but it also featured some major domestic manufacturing and legislative wins. Updates on IRA rules, from domestic content to manufacturing credits, kept the industry moving toward the Biden Administration’s clean energy goals. Antidumping and countervailing…

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Unlocking Energy Independence with AC-Coupled Solutions

SPW — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:35:36 +0000

The FranklinWH whole-home energy management system is built around three key components: the aGate, aPower, and the FranklinWH App. The aGate serves as the intelligent control hub, managing energy flow between solar, the grid, battery storage and generators. During outages, it automatically switches to available power sources to ensure uninterrupted power while optimizing critical household…

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Solar Power World’s 2024 Rising Stars

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:02:22 +0000

The solar industry’s exponential growth and continuous innovation is made possible by the change-makers at every level. Passionate and driven individuals pushing for new ways of thinking are the heart of this industry, propelling it forward with the help of positive renewable energy policy and research and development efforts. Solar Power World wanted to highlight…

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Rising Star: Nick Korth, HellermannTyton

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:34 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to present the inaugural SPW Rising Stars. These solar industry workers are improving the industry and inspiring others to join the green workforce. Read all of our Rising Star profiles here. Nick Korth is responsible for marketing strategy at cable management manufacturing company HellermannTyton. After getting his start at the…

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Rising Star: Leslie Chang, Caelux

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:32 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to present the inaugural SPW Rising Stars. These solar industry workers are improving the industry and inspiring others to join the green workforce. Read all of our Rising Star profiles here. Leslie Chang currently drives all federal, state and local policy engagement for U.S. perovskite manufacturer Caelux. Chang’s background includes…

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Rising Star: Byron Kominek, Jack’s Solar Garden Developments

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:29 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to present the inaugural SPW Rising Stars. These solar industry workers are improving the industry and inspiring others to join the green workforce. Read all of our Rising Star profiles here. Byron Kominek is the owner of Jack’s Solar Garden Developments. He transformed his Colorado family farm into Jack’s Solar…

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Rising Star: Sam Weaver, the Coalition for Community Solar Access

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:27 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to present the inaugural SPW Rising Stars. These solar industry workers are improving the industry and inspiring others to join the green workforce. Read all of our Rising Star profiles here. Sam Weaver is the senior director of interconnection & grid integration policy at the Coalition for Community Solar Access.…

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Rising Star: Gwendoly Espe, Yaskawa Solectria Solar

SPW — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:25 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to present the inaugural SPW Rising Stars. These solar industry workers are improving the industry and inspiring others to join the green workforce. Read all of our Rising Star profiles here. Gwendoly Espe is an electromechanical engineer and product manager at Yaskawa Solectria Solar. She found her way into renewables…

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Solar Power World unveils winners of 2024 Top Products competition

SPW — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:11 +0000

Solar Power World is proud to today unveil its inaugural winning class of Top Products for the solar and storage industry. The 2024 Top Products contest celebrates the most innovative and significant products available to the U.S. market. “Our judges had their work cut out for them, assessing many submissions in both the residential and…

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November 2024 Issue: Solar Power Influences On The Horizon In 2025

SPW — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:25:23 +0000

Standing at a pivotal moment I had intended to write the opening statement for this issue about our time in California attending RE+ 2024, but it would feel negligent to not acknowledge the devastation that Hurricanes Helene and Milton have wrought on southeastern states. SPW editors flew to an abnormally warm southern California to attend…

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RE+ 2024: Solar Power World’s coverage of the industry’s top tradeshow

SPW — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:37 +0000

The U.S. solar industry’s biggest tradeshow heads back to Anaheim this year, and the Solar Power World team will be there to cover all the new products and big news announcements. Our editors will be looking for solar panel technology advancements, updated inverter specs, new mounting systems, battery developments, bidirectional EV chargers and so much more.…

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SPW’s Exhibitor Guide to RE+ 2024

SPW — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:38 +0000

The U.S. solar industry’s biggest tradeshow has grown by thousands of attendees in the last decade. This year’s sprawling show floor in Anaheim will feature all the newest products to transform homes, businesses and massive stretches of land into clean energy power plants. In this special section, we have a preview of the products companies…

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