Affordable Wire Management (AWM) unveiled its SUMAC Rail to the utility-scale solar industry. The optimized wire management system for clustered disconnect boxes eliminates the need for cable trays. SUMAC Rail is compatible with AWM’s Arden Hangers and Pinyon Hangers. The hangers can be firmly attached to the SUMAC Rail using the same single-crimp process that… The post AWM’s new SUMAC Rail eliminates need for cable trays on short runs appeared first on Solar Power World.

FranklinWH Energy Storage unveiled the next generation of its whole-home energy management solutions at the RE+ tradeshow this week. The aPower 2 lithium-iron phosphate battery system features a 15-kWh capacity and 10 kW of continuous output power. FranklinWH has also extended the warranty of the battery system to 15 years or 60 MWh throughput, which… The post FranklinWH second gen battery features 15-kWh capacity and 60-MWh warranty appeared first on Solar Power World.

CAB Solar has released a new above-ground cable management system, ModulAir. The free-air solution meets NEC requirements for utility-scale solar projects and has been tested to certify it will carry cables to their designed current limit without exceeding temperature ratings. CAB Solar’s ModulAir Hanger System utilizes a tiered system for cable separation, optimizing air flow… The post CAB Solar unveils ModulAir cable management system appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fluence Energy has officially started manufacturing lithium battery modules at a facility in Utah. These battery modules will incorporate battery cells manufactured in Tennessee. This marks a key step in Fluence’s strategy to scale module production with domestically sourced components to meet increasing domestic demand for utility-scale energy storage. “Our proactive approach to securing U.S.-manufactured… The post Fluence sources lithium battery modules from Utah for ESS appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge Technologies unveiled its next-generation single-phase solar + storage solution at RE+. The new residential offering will integrate a scalable battery and a new solar inverter up to 11.5 kW to provide highly flexible whole-home backup to fit various types of home across the U.S. The solution’s modular design will allow homeowners to start with… The post SolarEdge releases new residential solar + storage system at RE+ appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fluke today introduces two new products — the Fluke 283 FC Solar Digital Multimeter and the Fluke a283 FC True-RMS Wireless Clamp, which enable solar professionals to work more confidently, without compromising safety in high voltage environments such as a testing individual panels, strings or inverters in a utility-scale solar PV array. The new 283… The post Fluke introduces new measurement tools for utility-scale solar contractors appeared first on Solar Power World.

Generac has unveiled the new PWRcell 2 Home Energy Storage System product series, featuring PWRcell 2 and PWRcell 2 MAX. PWRcell 2 delivers 18 kWh capacity in a single cabinet and 10 kW max continuous power. PWRcell 2 MAX will feature even more power at launch, with 11.5 kW max continuous power. It will also… The post Generac unveils second generation of PWRcell energy storage system appeared first on Solar Power World.

TotalEnergies subsidiary Saft has commissioned a new line at its Jacksonville factory in Florida to produce the lithium-ion battery containers for its energy storage system (ESS). “Currently, we are successful in serving the U.S. market using battery containers produced by our global factories overseas. Now our strategy to expand Jacksonville’s capacity to reach more than… The post Saft to begin making containers for lithium ESS in Florida factory appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires the federal government to purchase products and services with certain designated “ecolabels” when they’re available. This includes solar modules and inverters, but until now, only four total solar products have achieved any level of environmental certification — two solar modules by Qcells and two by First Solar. Since no… The post New DOE prize offers cash for more eco-friendly solar manufacturing appeared first on Solar Power World.

Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a utility-scale solar cable management systems (CMS) provider, is debuting Hail-Stow Hanger today at RE+ 2024, a CMS engineered specifically for Nextracker’s NX Horizon Hail Pro. Nextracker’s Hail Pro-75, which is capable of 75° stow angles to improve PV module survivability against potentially devastating hailstones. The AWM team analyzed more than… The post Affordable Wire Management unveils cable bracket exclusive to Nextracker appeared first on Solar Power World.

Schneider Electric announced the nationwide launch of Schneider Home, a new solution designed to help homeowners simplify their energy management, easily extend their home’s backup power and save money on their utility bills. Introduced at RE+, Schneider Home combines solar, battery, EV charging and utility power into one easy-to-use system, all managed through a single… The post Schneider Electric releases new energy management app appeared first on Solar Power World.

AMS Renewable Energy, a distributed solar and storage EPC based in New York City, announced the strategic acquisition of Collective Solar, a prominent distributed generation solar construction firm based in Oswego, New York. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for AMS Renewable Energy as it continues to expand and address a rapidly growing pipeline of… The post AMS Renewable Energy acquires Collective Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.