Fronius expands residential solar backup power with PV Point Comfort

Austria-based inverter manufacturer Fronius has launched PV Point Comfort, a retrofit-ready hardware upgrade that provides automatic backup power for essential household loads without requiring battery storage. March 4, 2026 Ryan Kennedy Image: Fronius From pv magazine USA Fronius USA has announced the launch of PV Point Comfort, a dedicated branch circuit solution designed to provide continuous power to essential household loads during grid outages. Building on the company’s existing PV Point...
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025

US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence say US battery installations reached a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, up 30% year on year, as the industry enters what they describe as a new phase of sustained, high-volume deployment. March 2, 2026 Ryan Kennedy Image: Wikimedia Commons, Qurren From ESS News The US energy storage industry has entered a “new phase of sustained, high-volume deployment,” according to the inaugural Energy Storage Market Outlook Q1 202...
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How long do residential solar batteries last?

How long do residential solar batteries last?

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. August 7, 2025 Ryan Kennedy In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent SunPower survey of more...
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