Normally when you think solar projects, you think of big photovoltaic cells. But a photodiode is just an inefficient, and usually much smaller, PV cell. Since [Pocket Concepts]’s Solar_nRF has such a ...

Many home battery companies are moving toward modular batteries with sizes that can be scaled up and customized, but not FranklinWH. The company's new battery is an even bigger block than its ...

These days just about any battery storage solution connected to PV solar or similar uses LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries. The reason for this is obvious: they have a very practical charge and discharge curve ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid ...

Wisconsin has launched a groundbreaking project that could reshape how the state generates and uses electricity. The Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County combines a massive solar farm with a ...

In the April 4, 2024, issue of EDN, the design of a solar mains hybrid lamp (HL) was featured. The lamp receives power from both a solar panel and a mains power supply to turn on an array of LED lamps ...

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular ...

Chinese researchers have built a solar redox flow battery (SRFB) that can harvest sunlight and store energy at the same time, while reaching a solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency of 4.2 percent ...

Australia’s solar future is smarter, more flexible, and more controlled. In 2026, value comes from how systems behave on the ...

Michael Pelletier, a retiree living in the Copperfield area, redoubled his search for affordable backup power after a surprise derecho in May knocked down massive power line towers near his home and ...

Home batteries have never been cheap, with most costing thousands (if not tens of thousands) of dollars. A recent report from EnergySage reveals that battery prices have hit a record low. EnergySage ...

In the latest Senate version of the GOP’s budget and tax bill, better known as Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, the 30% tax credit for home solar and batteries is going to be over 180 days from the time ...