The vibe at the RE+ tradeshow this week in Las Vegas was generally positive. A defiant nature took hold on the first full day of the conference, with everyone reassuring each other that the solar industry will continue to thrive despite federal policy shifts. But underneath that sticky-sweet façade is the truth: Some markets will… The post Realistic market outlook emerges after ‘pep rally’ start to RE+ appeared first on Solar Power World.

RE+, U.S. solar industry’s largest trade show, and its first since the Trump Administration passed HR1, has wrapped for this year.  While an official number hasn’t been released yet, Abigail Ross Hopper, CEO and president of the Solar Energy Industries Association, said the event had drawn more than 35,000 attendees as of Wednesday, and broke… The post RE+ 2025: How solar mounting companies are adapting to a shifting market appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2), in partnership with  the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the Grid Ready Home Act,  research-backed legislation designed to help states expand access to rooftop solar and meet growing electricity demand. This model legislation provides policymakers with a clear framework that streamlines interconnection and permitting processes to reduce… The post Solar industry groups release draft legislation for states looking to streamline permitting appeared first on Solar Power World.

I wasn’t sure what to expect in my many meetings with solar inverter companies, from residential to utility-scale, at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas. I came away from the show feeling much more positive about the year ahead than I thought I’d be. A conversation with Wood Mackenzie analyst Joe Shangraw, who specializes in inverters… The post Solar inverter companies share positive outlook, many new products at RE+ 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell Ionic system, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control system, Honeywell Ionic helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability, and provide back-up power when needed. Honeywell’s… The post Honeywell Iconic BESS unveiled for C&I market appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge Technologies is showcasing its new residential solar+storage product called Nexis at RE+ 2025. Built on a modular LFP battery design and SolarEdge’s DC-coupled architecture, SolarEdge Nexis is a modular, scalable solution — adapted to fit any home and designed for enhancing operational simplicity, design flexibility and fleet-level control capabilities. The platform’s DC-optimized technology provides… The post SolarEdge rolls out stackable residential LFP battery at RE+ appeared first on Solar Power World.

FranklinWH has launched the aPower S home battery, Meter Adapter Controller (MAC) and aHub extension as part of its latest additions to the FranklinWH System. “Homeowners are looking for energy solutions that can address increasingly complex challenges,” said Gary Lam, CEO of FranklinWH. “That’s exactly what we are bringing with our latest innovations. Attendees at the… The post FranklinWH launches new home battery setup appeared first on Solar Power World.

Briggs & Stratton and EG4 have established a new working relationship. Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 batteries and PowerProtect standby generators now integrate with EG4 inverters. “This partnership brings together two strong entities. EG4 is a recognized leader in the inverter market and Briggs & Stratton has been a leader in power solutions across a diverse set of… The post EG4 inverters now integrate with Briggs & Stratton home battery appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sungrow will have new products on display at the RE+ tradeshow, including a second-generation modular inverter for utility-scale PV projects; the next-generation PowerTitan 3.0, an AC Block BESS for large-scale energy storage applications; and the PowerStack 255CS BESS for C&I energy storage. 4.8-MW inverter Sungrow’s 4.8-MW SG4800UD-MV-US modular inverter for North America combines the advantages… The post Sungrow PowerTitan 3.0 BESS reaches 6.9 MWh in 20-ft container appeared first on Solar Power World.

Enphase Energy today unveiled its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability. The charger connects to the direct current (DC) port of the electric vehicle (EV) and lets homeowners charge their EV, power their home during outages, and share energy with the grid – all managed through the Enphase… The post Enphase to bring bidirectional EV charger to market next year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Trimark Associates has released True:SCADA, a reimagined control solution, engineered specifically for utility-scale PV and BESS resources. “We’re thrilled to unveil True:SCADA, a game-changing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform born from decades of expertise deploying more than 600 SCADA systems across America’s utility-scale PV and battery energy storage projects,” said Mark Morosky, CEO… The post Trimark unveils new SCADA system for utility scale solar and storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

SMA and Create Energy announced they will work together to manufacture both the Sunny Highpower PEAK3 and the fully-integrated PowerSkid solution in the United States. The two companies signed an MOU to start manufacturing inverters at Create Energy’s facility in Portland, Tennessee, starting in Q1 2026. SMA’s PEAK3 line of string inverters offers high-performance, scalable… The post SMA to manufacture inverters in the U.S. with help from Create Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.