plug & play solar Archives

Packaged Solar System Concept Demonstrates An Integrated Approach

March 4, 20178 years ago Derek Markham 0 Comments

A few years ago, I constructed a “plug and play” solar system concept, which contains a 12 volt solar power input, charge controller, lead-acid battery, 120 volt inverter, and 120 volt receptacles for experimental purposes. I wanted to see if this packaged concept could be practical, so I’ve been using it to power things such as my stereo, laptop, and tablet using a 20 watt solar panel. So far, I’ve had no issues with it, as the charge controller handled everything for me.

Fraunhofer CSE Showcases 2 Commercial-Ready Plug & Play Solar PV Systems At 2016 Demo Day

June 21, 20169 years ago James Ayre 6 Comments

Two new, commercial-ready plug-and-play home solar photovoltaic systems were recently demonstrated by the Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems at the organization’s “2016 Demo Day,” according to a new press release. The new plug-and-play solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are, according to Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, simple … [continued]

A Power Backup Solution For The Achilles Heel Of Grid-Tie Solar

May 14, 201411 years ago Industry Sponsor 8 Comments

Working in the solar industry, I’ve noticed that the number of people calling who are interested in installing solar-electric (photovoltaic) systems increases substantially after a natural disaster. It’s very understandable considering that after Hurricane Sandy, for example, 8.1 million homes lost power in 17 different states as far west as Michigan, and for … [continued]

BBOXX — Blowing Up The Off-Grid Solar & Cleantech Market

December 4, 201311 years ago Zachary Shahan 5 Comments

Solar power is cheaper than fossil fuels all across the developing world. But there are still significant barriers to the development of solar power in those markets. Of course, high upfront costs are not an option for many people in the developing world, and there’s also a common assumption that … [continued]

Solar Energy & Wind Energy Buffet

September 20, 201312 years ago Zachary Shahan 1 Comment

Being on a whirlwind work trip around Ukraine for about one week, I got way behind on my normal news routine and cleantech buffets. Apologies. To catch up, I’m posting 3 (yes, 3!) cleantech buffets this morning. Here’s the first one, on solar & wind energy news and commentary. Solar … [continued]

Solar News Roundup (25 Stories)

May 3, 201312 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

More solar news & views for your reading, viewing, sharing pleasure: Solar Impulse Cross-US Flight Launches The Solar Plane is Airborne, Across America 2013 Begins Solar Cells Receive Efficiency Boost Thanks To New Nanoscale Structures 6 Rooftops In LA Could Generate $1,000,000+ Annually From Solar Power Eurostat: EU Renewable Energy … [continued]

10 New Cleantech Consumer Products

January 17, 201213 years ago Zachary Shahan 6 Comments

1. New plug-and-play solar modules from Wagan Tech. At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Wagan Tech unvieled its new Solar e Power™ Cube 1500 and Solar e Power™ Case 450. More from the news release: According to Alex Hsu, Wagan Tech Vice President of Sales, the Solar e Power Series is expected … [continued]