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Hikvision reveals affordable security tech with six impressive safety upgrades for small businesses

Written on {{ “2021-12-02T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-12-02T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Hikvision has announced a ‘security kit’ for small businesses. The kit – featuring ‘cool security technologies’ – makes enterprise security and access control features available to small businesses at an affordable pricepoint, reducing workloads and costs, and speeding up […]

Mitrex releases dual-module PV product

Canadian BIPV company Mitrex Integrated Solar Technology has released a new product of two solar panels enclosed in one frame it says can reach 800 W. The monocrystalline solar panels are made in Canada and come with Mitrex’s 25-year warranty. “We believe innovation begins with an idea to bring a positive change. Exploring contemporary renewable […]

IoT News | ArcelorMittal partners with Orange Business Services and Ericsson to launch the largest industrial 5G network in France

5G Steel, the 4G/5G network in industrial and critical environments, led by ArcelorMittal A project requiring very high performance mobile broadband across several sites focused on industrial use cases, from mobile remote maintenance to autonomous vehicles Built with the expertise of Orange Business Services, operator integrator, and a partnership with Ericsson, a technology leader of […]

Enphase batteries can now be used in VPP by Arizona Public Service

Enphase Energy’s IQ batteries can now participate in Arizona Public Service’s pilot virtual power plant and grid services program. APS customers who sign up for the program and just share their data with APS, including information about their Enphase-based system, will earn $500 per installed kilowatt of battery capacity with a cap of $2,500 per […]

IoT News | Everynet Launches LoRaWAN® Service in Seven More Major Metropolitan Areas

Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, today expanded their LoRaWAN network across seven more cities including Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Tampa, Houston, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. These cities join Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte and Portland with immediate access to Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology. As phase one of […]

Three ways to close a residential energy storage sale

Solar Basics is a video series by Solar Power World created to help installers learn about the business, tools and tricks of the solar power trade. Selling energy storage along with a solar project isn’t easy, but the benefits are growing more and more compelling for homeowners. Learn the most effective arguments for including storage […]

Solar Power World editors pick the Top Products of 2021

While not completely back to “before COVID” times, this past year has felt like a return to normal solar installation activity. Projects are still going ahead, now with extra focus on product improvements that lend toward more remote accessibility and less downtime. There’s also more attention being paid to energy storage for power independence, accelerating […]

Honnold Foundation, Sunrun launch new solar fundraising campaign

The Honnold Foundation, a solar energy access nonprofit founded in 2012 by prominent rock climber Alex Honnold and Sunrun have announced a new fundraising campaign to catalyze innovation in solar energy access in underserved communities around the world. Launched today, the Innovation Fund will identify and fund grassroots organizations using solar energy to address social […]

Terrasun to provide energy storage solutions for 174-MW solar, 352-MWh storage project in California

IHI Terrasun Solutions, a subsidiary of the IHI Corp., has signed an agreement with Leeward Renewable Energy to provide energy storage system solutions and lifecycle services for Leeward’s Willow Springs 3 and Chaparral Solar utility-scale solar + storage projects in Kern County, California. Upon completion of the respective construction projects, Willow Springs 3 and Chaparral […]