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Ben Zientara pv magazine USA
Ben Zientara pv magazine USA

Ben Zientara

Ben Zientara is the Associate Editor of pv magazine USA. He previously worked as a solar industry and policy analyst since 2014, writing for a broad audience of homeowners, policymakers, and solar companies. He is also the founder of Watt-Hour Media.

Ben Zientara is the Associate Editor of pv magazine USA. He previously worked as a solar industry and policy analyst since 2014, writing for a broad audience of homeowners, policymakers, and solar companies. He is also the founder of Watt-Hour Media.

Articles written by Ben Zientara

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Octopus Energy, Lunar Energy partner to offer $0-down battery-based retail electric plan in Texas Homeowners in the deregulated Texas electricity market can sign up now for the 36-month PowerStore electricity plan, with a per-kWh rate of 8 cents and a $45 per month subscription for a 30 kWh Lunar Energy battery they can purchase after the initial term.
Ben Zientara
Apr 27, 2026
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Span and Nvidia to develop backyard AI data centers with batteries, starting in Nevada or Arizona XFRA has been announced: A distributed network of compute nodes connected to homes with smart panels, batteries and optional solar generation, in partnership with Nvidia.
Ben Zientara
Apr 15, 2026
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Plug-in power in the US: Pii Energy unveils 1.2 kW / 2 kWh solar plus storage home system Plug-in power is starting to take flight in the US, with a new entrant showing a complete package for $2,400.
Ben Zientara
Mar 16, 2026
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Base Power announces 100 MW residential storage program with CoServ in Texas The program, which is the largest of Base Power’s five utility collaborations, will deliver battery backup to an estimated 5,000 CoServ customers.
Ben Zientara
Mar 10, 2026
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Qcells, LG Energy Solution Vertech ink 5 GWh US battery storage deal The agreement secures American-made LFP battery supply for Qcells’ utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing.
Ben Zientara
Feb 06, 2026

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