Stacks of tiny lenses that look like inverted pyramids could power solar panels, helping them capture more light from any angle on sunny, overcast days. Solar panels work best in direct sunlight, which is why some solar systems follow the big ball of fire across the sky, turning to faceRead More →
There have been increased developments in solar energy technology in recent years. More viable commercial energy platforms are becoming available in more and more regions at a lower price than ever. The solar energy movement is still approaching maturity and promises exciting developments to come. Image Credit: steved_np3/Shutterstock.com Solar energyRead More →
Garmin has launched a new fitness smartwatch as part of its Forerunner 955 series which is capable of charging using solar power. The device has a host of sports-centric features, as well as health-related tools that can be tracked regularly. You get it with GPS and even then the ForerunnerRead More →
Compulsory installation of solar energy in newly built houses, including single-family houses? This is Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s new signature plan, and revisions to the ordinance for the system’s introduction are already being proposed. Meanwhile, questions about who bears installation and recycling costs, among other things, are completely unresolved. Isn’tRead More →
Perovskites are compounds with a special crystal structure that have attracted considerable attention for their potential for optimizing solar energy harvesting technology. Solar cells made from perovskite have the potential to be more flexible and lighter than thin-film photovoltaics and more efficient than rigid silicon solar panels. In fact, researchersRead More →
In his attempt to support the increased adoption of solar energy across the country, President Joe Biden handed a victory to China that could hurt our own solar industry. The Biden administration announced last week that it would authorize the use of the Defense Production Act to accelerateRead More →
By Chris Crowell June 23, 2022 Renewable energy and a smarter decentralized grid can play an important role in rebuilding communities. This is a very cool example: MCE is embarking on a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Richmond, CA, slated to launch in 2025, which is also linked toRead More →
Black Mountain plans to add solar panels to the roof of the Carver Center in the coming weeks, a project that should pay off and eventually provide free power. “I think we should have them on every building in the city,” said City Council member Pam King, who is aRead More →
Tom Beach presents the report’s analysis of key business cases for residential solar distributed generation on the Rocky Mountain Power system. (Mary Stroka/County 17) CASPER, Wyo.- Although relatively rare in Wyoming, rooftop solar is growing and worth the cost, according to a recent report. The Powder River Basin Resource Council,Read More →
The federal government’s decision to suspend tariffs on solar panels from four Asian countries amid a trade dispute investigation has not resolved the uncertainty for Minnesota’s only solar maker. Ontario solar module maker Heliene operates a plant in the town of Mountain Iron in northern Minnesota. Like nearly all USRead More →
Our reliance on fossil fuels for decades and decades has never done any good, and the climate crisis is driving developments that attempt to lessen our harmful impact on the planet. An Israeli startup is using technology developed over the past decade in the lab of one of its foundersRead More →
Despite being one of the countries in Europe with the most hours of sunshine, Spain has extremely low levels of solar home installations. Madrid-based Samara, a startup founded in May this year – which is now launching a service in its home market – wants to change that, spotting whatRead More →
This story is part Tips for the houseCNET’s collection of handy tips for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. More than 500,000 new residential solar panel systems were installed on rooftops last year, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Despite greater uncertainty in the economyRead More →
As the cost of energy increases seemingly every week, an increasing number of HOA homeowners want to install rooftop photovoltaic systems. Here are some key considerations for boards to take into account. Is the HOA prepared? Reasonable rules regarding solar installations will help both homeowners and the HOA. These rulesRead More →
According to the US Energy Information Administration, between 2020 and 2035, solar energy is expected to grow from 3% to 14% of total energy production in the United States. By 2050, this particular renewable energy source could account for 20%. Along with this optimistic outlook for clean energy, rainfall eventsRead More →
We may collect a share of sales of items linked from this page. Learn more. Switching to solar power is exciting, but you’ll need to do some research first. There are different variants of solar panels that offer various advantages and disadvantages. Check out this guide to understand the differentRead More →
Colorado’s attempts to go greener have meant legislation aimed primarily at businesses and not forcing environmental changes on you. DENVER — With 300 days, selling sunshine in Colorado shouldn’t be difficult. OK, that sun detail is a myth, but that doesn’t stop solar companies from marketing their product. A coupleRead More →
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The use of solar panels is slowly increasing around the world. As they become more common, there are concerns about the waste they can create. KXAN viewers wanted to know what happens to panels when they “expire”, so we found out. “If you go back to aboutRead More →
Jaipur: The Department of Energy has withdrawn the electricity tax exemption granted to consumers of captive solar projects. The duty was waived in the 2019 solar policy. Last year, some generators affiliated with the Rajasthan Solar Association had appealed to the High Court of Rajasthan against the obligation imposed byRead More →
Jaipur: The Department of Energy has withdrawn the electricity tax exemption granted to consumers of captive solar projects. The duty was waived in the 2019 solar policy. Last year, some generators affiliated with the Rajasthan Solar Association had appealed to the High Court of Rajasthan against the obligation imposed byRead More →
Floating solar panels or floating photovoltaic refer to solar panels designed for bodies of water; it works the same way as the regular solar panels we see on rooftops, converting light into electricity. With the emergence of floating solar farms, one may wonder what is the point of puttingRead More →
SOLV Energy and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced [last week] their partnership to create the SEI Women in Solar program to empower women and non-binary people around the world through solar energy training, networking, mentorship, and energy employer/employment relations own. The goal of this program is to create a globalRead More →
Japanese container shipping company Ocean Network Express is suing Union Pacific for theft of cargo from UP’s intermodal trains. According to ONE’s legal filing with the U.S. District Court in Nebraska, UP (NYSE:UNP) was contracted to deliver solar panels from China to Salt Lake City via the Port of LosRead More →
Installation of an additional 225 solar panels on the roof of Plymouth Argyle’s Mayflower Stand at Home Park has begun. It will more than double the total number of panels from the existing 214 and generate a minimum of 101,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, based on weather dataRead More →
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 14, 2022– 8minute Solar Energy (8minute), a national leader in solar power and energy storage, today announced the appointment of its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Kip Larson. In his new role, Larson will enhance 8minute’s existing technology expertise – applying cutting-edge approaches toRead More →
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–8minute Solar Energy (8minute), a national leader in solar power and energy storage, today announced the appointment of its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Kip Larson. In his new role, Larson will enhance 8minute’s existing technology expertise – applying cutting-edge approaches to 8minute’s already best-in-classRead More →
Owners of a historic mansion have been given the green light to install solar panels in a field to cut costs for an underground heating system. Giffordbank House in the village of Gifford, East Lothian, is served by a geothermal heat pump, installed three years ago to provide carbon-free heatingRead More →
Below I will review our SunPower solar panels that we have on our roof here in Texas, over 3 months since they were first installed on Twosday. I will go over overall processing time, installation quality, financing, application and other factors. For each factor, I will rate SunPower from 0Read More →
The decision is being implemented under the provincial government’s Green Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiative. Initially, three economic zones would be switched to solar energy. In the future, the capacity of solar power plants would be further enhanced to meet the energy needs of industrial units. The initiative will contribute to theRead More →
Whatever you think of Joe Biden as a man, public figure or CEO, his presidency is unlike any other in modern American history. He has most likely faced more simultaneous crises than any president since Franklin D. Roosevelt, and an illustration of this fact is that Biden has already invokedRead More →
During the month of May, solar production reached 8.2% of total production, which corresponds to the highest value ever recorded in Portugal, according to the Portuguese Association of Renewable Energy (APREN). Portugal lags behind Norway (99.6%), Denmark (76.1%) and Austria (73.2%) in terms of incorporating renewable energy into electricity generationRead More →
The federal government’s decision to suspend tariffs on solar panels from four Asian countries amid a trade dispute investigation has not resolved the uncertainty for Minnesota’s only solar maker. Ontario solar module maker Heliene operates a plant in the town of Mountain Iron in northern Minnesota. Like nearly all USRead More →
Described as a “game-changing” project, Portsmouth is set to see almost 10,000 new solar panels installed to help cope with soaring energy bills. The project will see five buildings and a parking canopy in Lakeside North Harbor adorned with solar panels. Portsmouth City Council argued the initiative will protect commercialRead More →
By Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville journalist Richmond County, North Carolina — The ribbon was cut Friday morning at Camp Mackall in Fort Bragg on the Southeast’s largest floating solar power plant. Two acres of Big Muddy Lake are covered in a floating array of solar panels, a collaboration between FortRead More →
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting and decided to provide solar panels to domestic consumers in Gwadar, Balochistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it would be a big step in solving electricity problems in Balochistan, especially in Gwadar. As part of efforts to alleviate the hardships of GwadarRead More →
Photo by Nuno Marques on Unsplash I recently went through the process of installing solar panels on my house. My motivation was to reduce monthly expenses and help the environment. This article analyzes the financial aspects of panels as an investment. I live in southeast Wisconsin, so some of theRead More →
Governor Kathy Hochul’s June 2 announcement of 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects for New York State means the state will effectively provide enough clean, affordable energy to power more than 620 000 New York homes for at least 20 years. 3,000 short-term and long-term jobs across the state:Read More →
Thirty thousand NSW homes will receive free solar panel systems or be able to upgrade their appliances to energy-efficient models to combat rising energy prices. About a million low-income people in NSW, including concession, healthcare and DVA Gold cardholders, are already eligible for a scheme that offers $285 rebates onRead More →
Accenture has partnered with Google Cloud to co-develop an online solar tool for Origin Energy, an Australian energy company. Australia’s largest energy provider, Origin, has teamed up with Accenture and Google Cloud to launch the DIY online solar tool for customers to determine solar power performance for their homes. TheRead More →
Our correspondent spoke to a Winnipeg-based solar company to learn more about recent solar policy changes in the city and the potential or possibility of a solar community in Manitoba. Homeowners who have wanted or succeeded in going solar in Winnipeg are used to the long lead times and extraRead More →
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday ordered emergency measures to boost supplies for crucial U.S. solar manufacturers and declared a two-year tariff exemption on Southeast Asian solar panels as he was trying to reinvigorate progress toward its climate change goals. His invocation of the Defense Production Act andRead More →
President Biden drew criticism Monday after he invoked the Defense Production Act to potentially ramp up production of solar panels – with reporters and Republicans questioning the rationale for using special powers in wartime. Renewable energy advocates, meanwhile, cheered the White House’s announcement that Biden would invoke the law “toRead More →
Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com. President Biden on Monday authorized emergency measures to boost supply to the U.S. solar power industry in a bid to meet his climate change goals and tackle escalating costs. To that end, the White House announced a two-year pause in tariffs on Southeast AsianRead More →
Johnston is recognized for groundbreaking character work and fruitful collaborations NREL Senior Scientist Steve Johnston National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Principal Scientist Steve Johnston has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Hoyt Clarke Hottel Award from the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). The award recognizes outstanding leadership andRead More →
Massachusetts has committed to increasing electricity generation from renewable energy sources, such as solar power, through a series of laws and policies. As solar power systems have proliferated, trial courts have been asked to determine the limits of local government power over where large ground-mounted solar power installations can beRead More →
Missouri advocates are urging the governor to sign a bill that would allow more HOA residents to go solar. Hundreds of environmental groups call for inquiry into electricity industrywashington d.c. More than 230 consumer, environmental and public interest groups have filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission asking theRead More →
More than 200 megawatts of new solar power generation is proposed for four projects in Western New York, as power producers rush to increase alternative power generation as part of state efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans for 22 large-scale renewable energy projects acrossRead More →
The White House announced on Monday that Biden will facilitate a 24-month “bridge” for certain solar imports, allowing developers to source solar modules and cells from the four countries – Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam – which together account for around 80% of panel imports to the United States BidenRead More →
The International Code Council collaborated with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to publish the 2021 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP). The document compiles all solar energy provisions from the 2021 International Codes (I Codes) and the NFPA 70 (NEC) National Electrical Code, 2020, making it streamlined and easy toRead More →
“I consider this to be detrimental to the heritage significance of the dwelling as it presents to the street,” she said. “While panels are obviously a modern feature that could be phased out later, I consider this unlikely given the move towards renewable energy use.” Barnes already has solar panelsRead More →
Solar energy workshops, exhibitions, EV Show and activities for children Albuquerque– The public is invited to Solar Fiesta 2022 and EV Show, a free event, with free parking, hosted by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA), at the Cornell Mall area of the University of New Mexico (UNM) campusRead More →
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U.S. President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn after disembarking from Marine One as he returns from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with the First Lady at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 5, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters)Read More →
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Massachusetts has committed to increasing electricity generation from renewable energy sources, such as solar power, through a series of laws and policies. As solar power systems have proliferated, trial courts have been asked to determine the limits of local government power over where large ground-mounted solar power installations can beRead More →
FOCUS investigators found that Louisville had issued corrective actions for solar projects at 30 properties in Louisville. What you need to know before signing up for solar. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville is moving towards a goal of using 100% clean energy by 2040, one solar panel at a time. OnRead More →
A trial of sheep grazing under solar panels in New South Wales could lead to further research, after local ranchers claimed panel-covered pastures better supported feed supply during drought and improved quality wool from their flocks. “Local ranchers called the installation a ‘total win-win,’ with the sheep helping to keepRead More →
With no grid-connected power supply which only reached in 2018, many islands in the Indian Sundarbans were powered by solar power. Now, about two dozen solar assets lie abandoned on these islands. Between 1996 and 2006, the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Authority (WBREDA) installed 17 solar power plants withRead More →
Published on: 02/06/2022 – 12:02 Beijing (AFP) – China aims to double its wind and solar capacity by 2025, according to a new roadmap that also calls for more coal-fired power plants to boost energy security. The world’s biggest polluter earlier estimated that it needed to double the use ofRead More →
In the middle of a commercial and residential area of Waukegan, about 42 miles north of Chicago, sits 70 acres of empty land dotted with wooden posts bearing poison gas monitors. This is Yeoman Creek Landfill, a former dumping ground for hazardous waste from homes and industry in the 1950sRead More →
PV Lab Australia has introduced a static mechanical load test for solar panels to see how they withstand severe weather events, writes Dr Michelle McCann. At PV Lab Australia we have recently introduced a static mechanical load test to our suite of offerings. It is designed to assess how theRead More →
Ikea shoppers will be able to buy solar panels in US stores starting this fall. In a press release, Ikea said the new product falls under its partnership with SunPower, a California-based company that sells and installs solar power. Thanks to this partnership, Ikea will be able to extend itsRead More →