More wind and solar power are key to preventing Tasmania again finding itself in the position the state is in now.
Germany’s SMA has released initial details of a high-voltage battery compatible inverter for residential applications, reportedly compatible with Tesla Powerwall.
The new SMA Sunny Boy Storage offers an AC-coupled system for high-voltage batteries, meaning it can be integrated into an existing PV installation without removing components of the solar power system.
SMA says through the AC coupling and standardized interfaces, the system can be expanded and adapted to suit individual needs.
The timing is good, with popularity of solar battery systems increasing in SMA’s home country.
Solar power tenders in India have significantly dropped in price, making the price estimates on the renewable fuel unstable. This dramatic decline in cost has also instigated worries that the demand for thermal coal imports may be a lot lower than people were relying on.
Solar inverter system manufacturer SolarEdge recently announced its StorEdge solution, compatible with the Tesla Powerwall battery, is now available in a number of countries.
StorEdge, based on a single inverter, manages and monitors solar electricity generation, use and storage.