CleanTechnica Tested: The Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:08 +0000

The Van Powers Superpower Pro 1500 portable power station takes all of the strengths of its bigger brother, the Super Power Pro 2000, and swaps out the cells for lithium ferro phosphate also known as LFP battery cells. LFP battery cells are thermally stable, meaning that if the cell is damaged or punctured it remains […]

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India’s Rayzon Plans 500 Megawatt Solar Module Fab In The US

Credit to Author: Saurabh| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:37:45 +0000

Solar farmAn India-based solar module manufacturer has announced plans to set up module production line in the United States.  Rayzon Solar recently announced plans to set up 500 megawatts of solar module manufacturing capacity in the US. The company did not specify any timeline or location for setting up the facility.  The company claims to have […]

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India Selects Bids For 39.6 Gigawatts Of Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity

Credit to Author: Saurabh| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:35:18 +0000

Solar farmThe Indian government has selected bids from companies looking to set up solar module manufacturing facilities. This is the second round of such bids.  The Solar Energy Corporation of India called for bids few months back, offering subsidies to companies looking to set up module manufacturing facilities. Following the bidding process, the government allocated 39.6 […]

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Home Electrification Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:15 +0000

The signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created a wide range of home electrification incentives in addition to increasing the solar and battery tax credit to 30%. See how these incentives work, how much they’re worth, and which home upgrades they apply to.

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A Look At 4X4 Electric Expedition’s Direct Solar EV Charging Solution

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Electric cars are moving into the mainstream and while it may feel daunting to switch over to an electric vehicle full-time for your daily use, one Dutch couple decided to see what EVs were really capable of. Importantly, they’re trying to do as much of the driving as possible powered by solar. After tons of […]

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Indian Solar Module Maker Lands $2.5 Million Funding From World Bank

Credit to Author: Saurabh| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:05:48 +0000

Solar FarmIndian solar module manufacturer Insolation Solar has secured funding from a World Bank-backed fund for expansion of its production line.  The funding was released by the Energy Access Relief Fund which is backed by IFC, BII, DFC, FMO and others, and managed by Social Investment Managers and Advisors.  The funding shall be used be the […]

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The Truth Behind Those Free Solar Panels Ads

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:15 +0000

We’ve all seen the ads for free solar panels on YouTube and Facebook – is there any truth to these claims? We pull back the curtain on the solar industry’s… “overambitious”… marketing tactics and to show what’s behind the buzzwords.

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:30:42 +0000

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 ProJackery was the first big name on our radar in the world of portable power stations and solar generators. The high quality of their products set the tone for what customers expected in the space and Jackery has continued to raise the bar in terms of quality features, storage capacity and capability ever since. At […]

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The Best Panels and Inverters for Rooftop Solar

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:59 +0000

A successful solar installation is expected to produce at a certain level for at least 25 years and last for much longer. With that in mind, choosing the right equipment is crucial to maximizing your energy cost savings and emissions reduction. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering solar panels and inverters.

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