Image: Michael Förtsch on Unsplash. Falling solar module prices in recent years mean it can be beneficial to oversize the DC capacity in PV plants. John Leslie of BTY presents findings from a study ...

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have compared the energy savings potential of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) distribution systems for residential ...

Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

When choosing a switch to use in an electrical design project, there is a perception that it is possible to use any switch, provided its current rating is greater than the maximum load in the circuit.

In the push to transition society to more renewable energy sources, there are several logistical challenges. One central question involves the best way to connect solar panels and battery ...

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity surpassed 2.2 TWp in 2024. That’s over 2.2 trillion watts of generation capacity, equivalent to roughly $2 trillion in installed value. By comparison, this ...

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

Enphase revolutionized the solar panel industry with its patented microinverters and the Enphase Energy System. With its products, customers can harness the sun's energy to power entire homes, charge ...

MAKUHARI, Japan — Sharp Corp. and TDK Corp. have revived the apparently never-ending DC vs. AC debate. You'll recall that it started back when Thomas Edison promoted direct current power generation ...

Solar air conditioning is any air conditioning powered by the sun's energy. Solar air conditioners have no emissions and supply their own energy, so customers can lessen their carbon footprint and ...