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Power electronics are essential to the safe and efficient operation of solar PV systems, serving as a critical gateway between solar and the grid.
Energy Department research is taming the duck curve by helping utilities better balance energy supply and demand on the grid.
For the first time ever, ganged heliostats could be a viable option for new concentrating solar power systems.
Solar eclipse mania is sweeping across America and for good reason. Here are a few things to keep in mind as the big day approaches.
While only lasting about two minutes in each location, the eclipse will dramatically decrease output of photovoltaic power plants across the U.S.
Four fast facts that every solar prosumer should know.
The Energy Department is working toward maximizing the use of solar energy to produce electricity—even when the sun isn’t shining.
Learn how you can take the best photos for the “Hit Me with Your SunShot” contest!
Interconnection times vary widely across the U.S. and can take several months to complete. These SunShot awardees are simplifying the solar process.
A severe hailstorm pelted the Denver area on May 8, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's solar panels held strong with just one broken panel out of more than 3,000.
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