At a time when our thirst for energy is greater than ever, procuring and managing our future energy needs is an increasingly delicate task. Speaking of which, a trio of technology leaders in Europe is working to develop a solar canopy system for highways. Although, the project is still in its initial phase, we [...]
Solar panels and electric cars are a match made in heaven. When you install a solar energy system on your home, you can use it to power both your home and charge your electric car for emissions-free transportation. Especially when the cost of solar is falling rapidly, it’s a good decision to add PV [...]
Going Solar? Go Local As businesses grow and evolve, they try to find various solutions to save money. Being reliant on your power grid means you are subject to electric rate fluctuations. Sudden price increases add further uncertainty to your business. Maybe it’s time to lessen how businesses can benefit from solar panel installation. [...]
A game-changing product can only be held back till its performance does the talking. Yes, we are talking about solar energy. In the last decade alone, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 42%. In 2020 itself, 43% of all new electric capacity added to the grid came from solar. Are solar [...]
Even before the hottest months last summer, utility providers in California warned they might cut power during windy days to prevent wildfires caused by falling power lines. This summer we might face a similar situation. California’s top energy regulators expressed that they are better prepared this time, but they warned the power grid in the state [...]
What is Decentralized Energy? Decentralized energy is energy that is generated off the main grid and produced close to where it will be used rather than at a large plant elsewhere and sent through the national grid. A decentralized energy system can serve a single building, a whole community, or an entire, small city. Most of them produce energy via renewable sources. [...]
Congratulations! You're considering installing solar panels for your home or business, you have made a great decision. But, probably wondering, "How do I choose the best solar installer?" First things first, why look for the best solar installer? The quality of work provided by a good solar contractor is the most important part of [...]
The explosive growth of solar over the last decade has led to uncomfortable realities that will affect the industry for decades to come. What can we do with systems (more particularly with batteries) once they reach the end of their lifespans? Just as plans are being implemented for solar panel recycling, so too comes the [...]
Bees and other pollinator populations have steadily declined in recent years. In part because of climate change, a trend that a 2020 study found could threaten U.S. crop fields and even pose risks to global food security. Now imagine solar arrays between colorful displays of wildflowers and the harmonious buzz of bees and butterflies circling overhead. [...]
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that renewables will be the fastest-growing source of electricity through mid-century. While solar is accounted for about 15% share of renewable electricity generation in the U.S. in 2020, according to EIA, that will increase to nearly 50 percent by 2050. International Energy Agency (IEA), a Paris-based autonomous [...]
