National Semiconductor Corp. today introduced ten new SolarMagic™ integrated circuits (ICs), the first in a series developed to reduce cost, improve reliability and simplify design of photovoltaic (PV ...

Solar panels are steadily gaining ground with consumers as a viable renewable energy option for powering one's home. While most people are familiar with solar panels, which are the often large panels ...

DC optimizers are separate devices that enable maximum power point tracking and rapid shutdown functions. In PV systems using string inverters with DC optimizers, a failure in the inverter will ...

Those looking to reduce their utility bill or power an off-grid home may consider installing some solar panels. Once you've weighed the pros and cons of installing solar panels and decided to go ahead ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the ...

In the first part of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of solar panels, which are quite resilient. In this part, we look at residential solar inverters in their various forms, ...