Calvin Ball: Let’s empower Marylanders with balcony solar | GUEST COMMENTARY

Balcony solar panels, popular in Germany, could help Maryland renters keep energy costs down, writes Howard County Executive.
Hackaday

Solar Power, Logically

We’ve all seen the ads. Some offer “free” solar panels. Others promise nearly free energy if you just purchase a solar — well, solar system doesn’t sound right — maybe… solar energy setup. Many of ...
The New York Times

The U.S. May Be Coming Around to Balcony Solar

Small, plug-in solar power systems have become popular in Germany and several other countries. So why haven’t they taken off in the United States? By Claire Brown Across Germany, more than a million ...
PV Tech

Understanding and mitigating voltage collapse in solar power systems

Two Solarlytics units installed next to a DC combiner. DC-DC converters are one option for tackling the issue of voltage collapse. Image: Solarlytics. As solar plants age and face varying ...
Energy Matters

Why Solar Sales are Shifting From “Cheapest Systems” to “Right-Sized Systems”

Australian solar buyers are moving beyond bargain installs, choosing right-sized systems designed around real energy use, ...
pv magazine International

Balcony solar gains US foothold with plug-and-play systems

When Rupert Mayer and Kevin Chou met, a simple question sparked what would soon become a mission-driven nonprofit: Why doesn’t balcony solar exist in the United States? By January 2025, they launched ...