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Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, opened U.S. pre-orders for the new IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverter. This is Enphase’s first microinverter powered by advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology and designed for three-phase 480Y/277 V (wye) grid configurations, without using external transformers.
The IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverter simplifies design complexity, lowers installation and balance of system costs, and improves system efficiency for 480 V commercial projects. The GaN technology replaces traditional silicon-based components from previous product generations to enable faster switching, cooler operation, enhanced reliability, and an industry-leading efficiency of 97.5%. Its compact, high-performance design can manage a continuous DC current of 16 amperes and deliver up to 427 VA of peak output power, supporting high-power solar panels up to 600 W.
The new microinverter meets rigorous grid compliance standards, including UL 1741-SB and IEEE 1547-2018, and features rapid shutdown, phase balancing, voltage/frequency ride-through, and loss-of-phase detection for grid safety and system reliability. Additionally, by converting direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) at each panel, Enphase microinverter systems avoid the long high-voltage DC runs found in traditional centralized (“string”) designs, offering a safe, all-AC architecture on the roof.
Enphase IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverters can be deployed on small systems (less than 100 kW) or large systems (hundreds of kW) and provide the flexibility to start small and expand the system size over time without any redesign. Enphase microinverter technology also enables increased energy production at the panel level under shading and uneven roof conditions, making the product ideal for commercial rooftops with HVAC obstructions, skylights, and multi-tenant layouts. Enphase microinverter systems can reduce long-term operational costs for asset owners by eliminating single points of failure in the installation, providing easy replacement support, and improving fleet visibility with per-panel monitoring via the Enphase App.
The IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverter will be made with domestic content in U.S. manufacturing facilities, helping solar projects meet key federal requirements and qualify for current domestic content bonus tax credits. This will also allow the commercial microinverters to comply with the current Buy America Act and Build America, Buy America Act, enabling the products to be used in federal infrastructure projects.
In order to function properly, the IQ9 Commercial Microinverters must be connected to the IQ Gateway Commercial Pro, which serves as the communication and control hub for Enphase commercial systems. Designed to be smart, simple, and reliable, the gateway provides web-based real-time monitoring, energy management, remote firmware updates, and advanced grid features such as export limiting. It offers flexible connectivity options and easy setup through the Enphase Installer App.
“The IQ9N-3P Microinverter opens up the vast 480 V commercial market segment with a breakthrough design powered by gallium nitride, a wide-bandgap semiconductor widely used in advanced radar systems and increasingly adopted in medical power and imaging electronics,” said Aaron Gordon, senior vice president and general manager of the systems business unit at Enphase Energy. “By bringing this innovation to commercial energy management – and manufacturing it in the United States to help projects qualify for key federal requirements and tax credits – we are giving asset owners a solution that offers Enphase’s bankability, an industry-leading 25-year warranty, and proven reliability that’s already powering nearly five million solar energy systems across the globe.”
The IQ9N-3P Microinverter is backed by an industry-leading 25-year limited warranty, while the IQ Gateway Commercial Pro comes with a 15-year limited warranty. Both products are available for pre-order now in the U.S. through Enphase distribution partners, with production shipments expected to begin in December 2025. Contact your Enphase sales representative for more information.
Enphase will showcase both the IQ9N-3P Commercial Microinverter and IQ Gateway Commercial Pro at RE+ 2025, taking place Sept. 8-11, 2025, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees can see the product and meet with the Enphase team at Booth F17702 inside Caesars Forum, featuring the Enphase Training Van.
In addition, Enphase will highlight several other product innovations at RE+, including the new 4th-generation Enphase Energy System with the IQ®Battery 10C, IQ Combiner 6C, and IQ® Meter Collar. The IQ EV Charger 2 and IQ PowerPack 1500 portable energy system will also be on display.
Enphase Energy | https://investor.enphase.com
Expro (NYSE: XPRO), a leading provider of energy services, achieved a world record by deploying the heaviest casing string to date, using its advanced Blackhawk Gen III Wireless Top Drive Cement Head with SKYHOOK technology. The record was achieved on a significant project in the Gulf of America for a super major.
The operation, conducted aboard the Transocean Deepwater Titan - an 8th-generation ultra-deepwater drillship - set a new benchmark in deepwater well construction. With a maximum hook load of 2.849 million pounds, the casing deployment exceeded all prior offshore records.
This deployment reaffirms Expro’s commitment to innovation and excellence in offshore well construction. The Gen III cement head with SKYHOOK now stands as the only three million pound combined rated cementing system in the industry, designed to deliver unmatched safety, efficiency, and reliability in the most extreme offshore environments.
The Expro BLACKHAWK Gen III Top-Drive Cement Head is optimal for rotating while cementing drill pipe-deployed casing strings or liners. When combined with the SKYHOOK Cement Line Make-Up Device, the wireless cement heads enhance the safety of cementing operations by eliminating the need for personnel above the rig floor and improves rig efficiency.
Expro’s Blackhawk Gen III cement head, engineered for full pressure and tensile capacity - 15,000 psi and three million pounds, respectively - was instrumental in enabling this feat. Unlike other systems that require derating under high-pressure conditions, the Gen III system maintained full performance and structural integrity throughout the operation.
The operator’s project stands among the world’s most technically demanding well construction campaigns. Facing casing high tensile hook loads resulting from deep casing set points, the operation demanded a cementing solution engineered for extreme conditions. Expro leveraged its engineering expertise to deliver a bespoke, high-capacity cement head purpose-built for the operator’s campaign.
“This deployment marks a step-change in offshore cementing, setting a new standard for ultra deep high pressure targets,” said Jeremy Angelle, VP of Well Construction of Expro.
“We are extremely proud to have supported this operator in achieving this critical milestone with a robust, high-performance cement head that delivered safely and reliably under record-setting loads.”
Expro | http://www.expro.com
Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced the use of its String Optimizers in a portfolio of utility-scale PV projects that mix PV modules from different manufacturers to achieve the lowest cost-structure. Blending modules in PV power plants gives developers supply chain flexibility to adapt to changing U.S. market policies such as new tariffs and domestic content requirements.
The portfolio of projects, developed and owned by a major U.S. utility, started deploying earlier this year. The systems mix PV modules from different manufacturers on the same inverter. This practice, also known as module blending, is not normally done because the PV modules have different output characteristics, which would cause performance problems and risk damaging modules when mixed together. The utility chose to use Ampt String Optimizers to eliminate these issues.
Ampt String Optimizers are DC/DC converters that perform maximum power point tracking (MPPT) on each string of PV modules to eliminate electrical mismatch losses between strings and increase lifetime production. In addition to solving the performance issues in blended module systems, Ampt also reduces module degradation rates and prevents reverse-current flow that might otherwise harm modules and void warranties. Ampt optimizers have the flexibility to deploy on all or some of the modules on an inverter to achieve the lowest cost-structure.
At an industry level, developers in the U.S. are facing significant headwinds to source PV modules amid shifting market conditions. Domestic content rules are tightening supply, tariffs are driving up costs, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restrictions on Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) are threatening solar project tax credit eligibility based on the PV module country of origin. Blended module system designs help overcome these challenges to preserve solar project economics and meet construction deadlines.
Ampt has over a decade of experience enabling blended module deployments in repowering applications where solar operators upgrade sections of old PV systems with new modules after weather events or to address declining output. Today’s announced portfolio of projects uses this same approach with Ampt as an intentional design choice in new-build power plants.
“Our customer’s safe harbor strategy created the need to integrate modules from multiple manufacturers, and this portfolio demonstrates how Ampt technology makes that possible,” said Mary Adam, VP Global Sales. “By enabling supply chain flexibility and lowering system costs, we’re helping to deliver projects that meet both economic and operational goals.”
Ampt anticipates an increasing need for mixed-module designs from U.S. project developers and owners.
"Last quarter, Ampt added over a gigawatt of utility-scale PV systems in the U.S. that are under design by customers to reduce electrical balance of system costs and improve performance using String Optimizers,” said Aaron Gomolak, Ampt CEO. "While these systems are not currently designed with blended module arrays, our programmable optimizers provide customers with the flexibility for late-stage changes in module choice to respond to new market conditions.”
Ampt will be exhibiting at RE+ in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 9-11. Visit Ampt at booth #V8549 to learn more about how Ampt solutions lower the cost of solar energy in utility-scale power plants, including those benefiting from blended PV module designs. To set up an appointment, contact Ampt at [email protected].
Ampt | www.ampt.com
With its new automotive product portfolio, VARTA demonstrates its ability to shape the future by adding several new types to the portfolio: The H3/L0 – VARTA AGM and H9/L6 – VARTA EFB for passenger cars. For heavy commercial vehicles, Clarios added a case A in the EFB technology to the VARTA Promotive Portfolio. Size B in AGM technology will follow towards the end of the year.
The automotive market is currently at a crossroads: Sales of fully electric vehicles are falling short of projections, while vehicles equipped with combustion engines as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrids models continue to maintain their market share. Regardless of the powertrain, VARTA AGM batteries reliably support the evolving powertrains with robust low-voltage performance including improved energy efficiency and extended lifespan.
Clarios, the global leader in low-voltage battery solutions and owner of the brand VARTA in the automotive sector, is the number one original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier for all major brands. Approximately 60% of all new vehicles (including xEVs) in Europe are equipped with a Clarios battery. The VARTA portfolio, developed in collaboration with significant OEM partners, covers 99% of the market. Continuous advancements to expand the range ensure that stable market coverage is further enhanced.
New EFB H9 and AGM H3 will better support start-stop, hybrid and EVs as these types deliver superior performance in demanding conditions, to help ensure new vehicles operate efficiently and reliably.
The truck segment is still dominated by the internal combustion engine although the electric truck is on the rise. VARTA AGM batteries continue to be the preferred choice for both powertrains. With AGM technology, these batteries are revolutionizing the trucking industry by reducing idling times, thereby lowering costs, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions. TÜV Nord recently demonstrated significant efficiency gains of AGM batteries compared to SHD batteries. AGM batteries allow reducing idling time by 73%, resulting in substantial fuel savings. Over the course of 50 weekends, these savings amount to:
In fully electric commercial vehicles, AGM batteries play a critical role in supporting the low-voltage onboard electrical architecture. The 24-volt onboard system remains an essential component that seamlessly integrates into the new wave of electric vehicles. Low-voltage batteries power the vehicle's electrical system, ensuring that functions such as lighting, braking, steering, and cabin systems operate properly even in the event of a high-voltage system failure. Charged AGM batteries are a prerequisite for starting the electric powertrain.
With the newly introduced batteries, VARTA adds to its series of product launches this year. In the spring, the company unveiled new EFB H9 and AGM H3 batteries for the passenger car segment. At the same time, it expanded its ProMotive range in the commercial vehicle sector with the EFB A-Type, specifically designed to support modern low-voltage systems in trucks and commercial vehicles. The new AGM B-Type follows the same design approach and will further optimize performance and reliability.
VARTA | https://www.varta.com/
At RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, SOLV Energy ("SOLV") announced the continuing expansion of its services for solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution (T&D) with the acquisitions of Spartan Infrastructure ("Spartan") and SDI Services ("SDI"). SOLV acquired Spartan, a leading high-voltage transmission contractor, in June 2025. The acquisition of Spartan enhances SOLV's ability to self-perform complex T&D work and meet growing demand for transmission infrastructure. Spartan recently formed a 35kV overhead crew to support SOLV's solar capabilities—aligning with an industry-wide shift toward overhead AC collection systems for greater efficiency and scalability. Spartan's longstanding utility partnerships also open new customer segments and revenue opportunities for SOLV. SOLV acquired SDI, a national foundational drilling and pile installation specialist for solar and T&D projects, in January 2025. Together, these acquisitions strengthen SOLV's ability to execute complex projects in diverse environments, drive technical innovation and deliver integrated solutions that create long-term value for the company's customers.
SOLV Energy has also expanded its national reach with the integration of CS Energy, a leading solar EPC in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Effective immediately, CS Energy will operate under the SOLV Energy brand—strengthening SOLV's presence in key markets and combining regional expertise with national scale. SOLV is now active in all U.S. ISOs with more than 1 GW of installed and awarded EPC capacity in nearly every market.
The expanding scope of SOLV's capabilities is underscored by the growing number of developers and independent power producers that are partnering with the company, including leading clean energy companies such as Clēnera, Clearway, Pine Gate Renewables, Arevon, Deriva Energy, DESRI, and Sol Systems. Recognized by both Engineering News Record and Solar Power World as one of the nation's top solar and energy storage contractors, SOLV Energy continues to demonstrate superior scale, geographic reach and technical expertise.
"SOLV Energy's performance this year reflects the strength of our partnerships and the trust our customers place in our ability to deliver at scale," said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. "We're proud to offer full lifecycle support—from development through long-term operations—while building lasting relationships with our partners and the communities we serve. RE+ is the best opportunity to come together as an industry, share ideas and solve the challenges that lie ahead. We're excited to be part of that conversation."
SOLV Energy CEO George Hershman will speak on the Main Stage at RE+ 2025 during the Executive Roundtable on the Future of Renewable Energy, taking place Tuesday, September 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. He'll join other industry leaders to talk about the challenges ahead and how companies like SOLV Energy are shaping the future of energy infrastructure.
SOLV Energy | https://www.solvenergy.com/
Solesca, the solar design platform for C&I and ground-mount projects, announced the direct integration of DNV’s SolarFarmer power model into Solesca Design. With SolarFarmer energy simulation results available directly in Solesca and downloadable as PDF reports or as 8760 output, teams can design in Solesca and move from site layout to a high quality energy assessment in minutes – without juggling tools.
Energy modeling is one of the largest, and most impactful, hurdles for project finance. Until now, developers had to choose between moving fast with rough assumptions or slowing down to meet lender-grade accuracy. SolarFarmer simulation ends that trade-off by placing a bankable model where teams already design.
SolarFarmer is DNV’s bankable solar power model for solar PV design and energy yield assessment, available as both desktop software and as an API. SolarFarmer energy simulations have been used as the basis for underwriting more than 2 GW of solar project financings in the United States. SolarFarmer’s detailed energy model engine addresses many of the shortcomings of alternative solutions, including the ability to process sub-hourly data and handle complex shade scenes, to support the modeling needs of today’s project configurations.
“Financing kills more solar deals than engineering,” said Rocco Fucetola, COO of Solesca. “By putting SolarFarmer where teams already work, we remove the guesswork that can lead to lender discounting while giving developers one place to design fast and model with confidence.”
Solesca | https://www.solesca.com/
DNV | https://www.dnv.com/
NOARK Electric, a global leader in circuit protection, motor control, and power distribution solutions, invites attendees to experience a spectacular showcase of renewable energy innovations at NOARK Booth V1637, at RE+ 2025, September 8–11, at The Venetian Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Renewable Energy Solutions on Display At Booth V1637
NOARK will bring renewable energy to life with two must-see highlights:
• 3D Life-Size Natural Ester Oil-Filled Transformer Model — View a full-scale model to understand how NOARK’s transformer technology powers critical applications.
• Interactive “Sand Table” Demo — Explore dynamic scenarios where electrical grids are powered up by NOARK’s transformers, switchboards, and circuit protection solutions, simulating real-world renewable energy and T&D challenges.
Visitors can engage with NOARK experts and discover solutions that protect electrical grids, enhance reliability and reduce operating costs across renewable energy projects.
Our solution spans AC Grid-Connected systems, Energy Storage solutions and EV Charging infrastructure with products like Circuit Protection Breakers, Switches, Ground fault breakers, Contactors, LV Switchboards, HV Oil-filled power transformers, HV insulators, MV Pad Mounted Transformers, MV fuse Cut-outs and Surge Arresters.
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“At NOARK, we believe renewable energy requires not just vision, but proven, reliable technology that keeps grids resilient and efficient,” said Patrick Woodham, General Manager, USA and Canada, NOARK Electric. “We are proud to showcase how our transformers, circuit protection, and control solutions power the future of clean energy.”
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Visitors can meet NOARK’s technical experts, explore interactive demos, and even play golf at the booth for a chance to win prizes.
NOARK Electric | na.noark-electric.com
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