# batteries and storage (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover batteries and storage. Page: Feed: --- ## [45X-eligble inverters are not part of foreign ban, FCC clarifies](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/45x-eligble-inverters-are-not-part-of-foreign-ban-fcc-clarifies/) _2026-08-21 · Kelly Pickerel · Solar Power World_ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released two clarifications on its import ban on foreign-produced inverters. Last month, the FCC added foreign-produced inverters to a list of communications products and services that it considers a risk to national security, citing alleged risks for supply chain and cybersecurity for electrical infrastructure. Only international inverters conditionally… ## [Nextpower’s eBOS trunk bus receives patent](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/nextpowers-ebos-trunk-bus-receives-patent/) _2026-08-20 · Billy Ludt · Solar Power World_ Nextpower was issued a patent for its NX PowerMerge, a trunk bus that consolidates multiple field connections on ground-mounted solar projects onto one device. In utility-scale solar plants, DC collection systems connect power from multiple solar panel strings to larger trunk conductors across thousands of locations. The Nextpower electrical balance of systems (eBOS) portfolio includes… The post… ## [Solar energy storage: everything you need to know](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/solar-energy-storage-everything-you-need-to-know/) _2026-08-20 · Sponsored Content · Solar Power World_ Even the most ardent solar evangelists can agree on one limitation solar panels have: they only produce electricity when the sun is shining. But, peak energy use tends to come in the evenings, coinciding with decreased solar generation and causing a supply and demand issue. The thing is, solar panels often pump out more than enough energy during… The post Solar energy storage: everything you need… ## [Community Solar 101 — How It Works](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/community-solar-101-how-it-works/) _2026-08-20 · Sponsored Content · Solar Power World_ For many U.S. households and businesses, installing rooftop solar isn’t an option — whether due to renting, roof condition, shading, or building type. Community solar addresses this gap by allowing multiple customers to share the energy produced by a single off-site solar array, reducing their utility bills without requiring an on-site installation. With so much… The post Community Solar 101 — How… ## [SunShare energizes two community solar gardens in New Mexico](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/sunshare-energizes-two-community-solar-gardens-in-new-mexico/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Pickerel · Solar Power World_ SunShare and CSolPower, a local community solar company, have completed two community solar gardens in New Mexico. The 6-MW Juniper Sol Community Solar Garden is sited on 31 acres in Santa Fe and will incorporate agrivoltaic practices, including native, pollinator-friendly habitats under and around the solar panels. Half of the solar garden subscribers are income-qualified,… The post SunShare… ## [Silfab furloughs workers at SC solar panel plant](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/silfab-furloughs-workers-at-sc-solar-panel-plant/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Pickerel · Solar Power World_ Local news organizations are reporting that solar panel manufacturer Silfab has furloughed workers at its cell and panel facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In a statement to WCNC Charlotte, a Silfab Solar spokesperson said that the furlough was due to “temporary constraints affecting the availability of certain materials required for production.” The company temporarily… The post Silfab… ## [Public utilities board proposes expanding New Jersey’s energy storage program](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/public-utilities-board-proposes-expanding-new-jerseys-energy-storage-program/) _2026-08-19 · Billy Ludt · Solar Power World_ The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has released a proposal for the next phase of its Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP), which would open 150 MW of energy storage statewide, including behind-the-meter residential battery storage. “The Garden State Energy Storage Program advances Gov. Sherrill’s ‘Executive Order No. 2’ by growing energy storage… The post Public utilities… ## [EVO Power and Ranial start nationwide battery and energy management service](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/evo-power-and-ranial-start-nationwide-battery-and-energy-management-service/) _2026-08-19 · Billy Ludt · Solar Power World_ Energy storage company EVO Power USA and Ranial Systems, an energy management systems provider, are combining their services to serve commercial and industrial customers nationwide. The partnership will leverage EVO’s integrated battery energy storage systems with Ranial’s AI-enabled operations software. “At EVO Power USA, we believe battery energy storage systems should serve as an intelligent…… ## [LGES opens second Michigan battery manufacturing plant, now makes 80% of ESS in North America](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/lges-opens-second-michigan-battery-manufacturing-plant-now-makes-80-of-ess-in-north-america/) _2026-08-18 · Kelly Pickerel · Solar Power World_ LG Energy Solution has started production at its new manufacturing campus in Lansing, Michigan. The site will make large-format batteries for both energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The plant aims to reach more than 35 GWh of annual lithium battery manufacturing capacity. The facility will make lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for ESS. The… The post LGES opens second Michigan… ## [EDP energy storage project joins existing California solar array](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/edp-energy-storage-project-joins-existing-california-solar-array/) _2026-08-18 · Billy Ludt · Solar Power World_ EDP Renewables North America completed Sandrini Energy Storage, a 92-MW/368-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kern County, California. The project is co-located with the 300-MW Sandrini Solar energy site. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority has an energy storage service agreement 100% of the project’s battery capacity, and 100 MW of its solar capacity. “Sandrini… The post EDP energy… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aJdmPR52O0iM) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Enphase shipping its 1st commercial batteries in 2027](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/enphase-shipping-its-1st-commercial-batteries-in-2027/) _2026-08-18 · Billy Ludt · Solar Power World_ Enphase Energy opened U.S. pre-orders for the IQ Battery C80, its first commercial battery storage system. The 80-kWh AC-coupled system can handle up to 40 kVA of continuous power, and has batteries and microinverters within a single enclosure. It will pair with IQ9N-3P and IQ9S-3P Commercial Microinverters at 480 V, as well as IQ8P-3P and… The post Enphase shipping its 1st commercial batteries in… ## [Solar Spotlight: The AI-powered future of solar field operations](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/ai-powered-future-of-solar-field-operations/) _2026-07-08 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve job site operations. He’s also played an integral role in introducing these new efficiencies to the solar industry through his company SiteCapture. The software platform, available to the residential and commercial solar markets, helps manage…… ## [Solar Spotlight: Safe, Smooth and Secure energy storage](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/12/solar-spotlight-safe-smooth-and-secure-energy-storage/) _2025-12-02 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ The U.S. solar industry is constantly remaking itself to adapt to market demands, and so too are the manufacturers producing these renewable technologies. Following that notion, Jinko, a prominent PV module company, recently expanded its manufacturing operations to include battery energy storage systems. With the two complementary technologies under one umbrella, Jinko is supplying the… The post… ## [Solar Spotlight: Building a domestic content strategy](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/solar-spotlight-building-a-domestic-content-strategy/) _2025-10-14 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ The Trump Administration has reversed Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives that have bolstered solar’s domestic manufacturing and installation footprints. While they technically are still active, these credits are operating with a shorter runway. On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Liz Reicherts, Global Head of Government Affairs, and Kleber Facchini, Director of CC&I Products & Applications…… ## [Solar Spotlight: Empowering Utility-Scale Solar from the Ground Up](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/08/solar-spotlight-covering-pv-electronics-from-substation-to-accessories/) _2025-08-19 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ Josh Dorfman, President of American Wire Group, discusses with Solar Spotlight how project developers can save time, reduce risk, and ensure quality by partnering with a nationwide, single-source renewable energy supplier. An excerpt of this interview is available below and you can listen to the full conversation here or on your preferred podcast service. Contractor’s… The post Solar Spotlight:… ## [Solar Spotlight: Navigating supply chain bottlenecks in the commercial PV market](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/07/solar-spotlight-navigating-supply-chain-bottlenecks-in-the-commercial-pv-market/) _2025-07-16 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ The U.S. solar industry is very familiar with addressing market uncertainties. Recent updates to federal solar incentives have sent certain segments of the market into a spiral, while some state policymakers have approved legislation supporting PV growth within their states. James Mason, VP of renewable energy for ABC Supply, a national roofing and solar equipment… The post Solar Spotlight:… ## [Solar Spotlight: An introduction to string sizing optimization with Sungrow](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/03/solar-spotlight-an-introduction-to-string-sizing-optimization-with-sungrow/) _2025-03-05 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Benjamin Heitmann, marketing manager, and Madeline Acri, applications engineer with Sungrow North America discuss the company’s history of manufacturing solar inverter technologies and dive into some of the specific features of string inverters. A written portion of this podcast is below but be sure to listen to the full… The post Solar Spotlight: An… ## [Solar Spotlight: Why solar carports make sense for schools](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/02/solar-spotlight-why-solar-carports-make-sense-for-schools/) _2025-02-11 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ While there is greater oversight for installing solar projects on school grounds, M Bar C Construction has found success in this segment of the market and has done so through building solar carports. Bobby Bonfanti, director of operations, and Erik Krivokopich, VP of business development at M Bar C, are on this episode of Solar… The post Solar Spotlight: Why solar carports make sense for schools… ## [Solar Spotlight: Enough backup energy to power any load in the home](https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/11/solar-spotlight-enough-backup-energy-to-power-any-load-in-the-home/) _2024-11-13 · Billy Ludt · Podcasts_ The value of energy resiliency is increasing in the face of stronger weather events and natural disasters, and the electrical grid isn’t always prepared to withstand these adverse environmental pressures. Rex Liu, VP of product management, clean energy, at Generac, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to share how residential solar customers can keep… The post Solar Spotlight: Enough backup…