Enphase vs SolarEdge: which inverter system is best? 80% of the home solar inverter market is dominated by Enphase and SolarEdge. Here’s a side-by-side comparison. In a home solar installation, the inverter plays the critical role of turning the direct current (DC) from the solar panels into alternating current (AC) so all the appliances at
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“How many solar panels do I need to eliminate my estimated $175 electric bill?” “How many solar panels do I need to power my X Square Feet home?” Over the years, these have been the most commonly asked questions by homeowners during the initial stages of switching to solar. However, these are not the right
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The solar and renewable energy industries are constantly evolving — and sometimes changing abruptly – and this will continue in the new year that is soon upon us. Here’s what can we expect from 2017: 1. China takes leadership role in solar energy policy making China has taken leadership in photovoltaics manufacturing and deployment. Now it
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Tesla Motors Inc. and Panasonic Corp. completed work on an agreement to begin manufacturing solar cells and modules at Tesla’s factory in Buffalo, New York, eventually bringing some 1,400 jobs to the region. Production will begin this summer, with the factory’s output capacity expanding to 1 GW by 2019, the companies said in a statement
Renters and low-income Californians hoping to take advantage of the state’s abundant sunshine and cheap cost of solar will face some unwelcome news in the coming weeks. Beginning next year, two of the state’s three big investor-owned utilities will increase premiums on community shared solar subscriptions. Community solar is supposed to allow multiple customers –