KFC, the popular fast food chain, has recently debuted a new solar drive-thru canopy at a location in California. This innovative new feature is not only environmentally friendly but also helps to reduce energy costs for the restaurant. This new solar drive-thru canopy is just the latest in a series of environmentally friendly initiatives that [...]
Solar panels are one way to lock in long-term energy savings for many people in most places. While energy costs rise with inflation, locking in cheaper electricity seems a better deal, especially now that solar incentives have increased from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Solar panels are commonly associated with bright, sunny summer days. But believe us, they work [...]
Big changes are coming to California solar credits. The new net energy metering rate, NEM 3.0, goes into effect on April 15, 2023, and will slash current solar credits from public utility companies, but there’s still time to be grandfathered into the NEM 2.0. How? Let’s Dive in for details… Background: Currently, 1.5 million consumers [...]
Solar energy is a clean, inexpensive, renewable power source that is harnessable nearly everywhere in the world. Any point where sunlight hits the surface of the earth is a potential location to generate solar power and your roof is also one of them. Till the time we have sun in our solar system, we can [...]
The process of going solar can seem complex, so you all want to hire the right professionals to make it easier. So how do you choose a qualified, certified, and experienced professional solar installer who uses high-quality solar products? The quick answer is by researching and interviewing multiple installers. Here are some of the most [...]
Why people should go solar? The reasons to go solar are plentiful and right now it is booming in the USA. This is due to the low cost of solar, new technology, and environmental benefits. However, the foremost reason people go solar is due to them saving money on their energy costs. We have come [...]
Hurricane Ian was a near-category five storm when it made landfall in the Naples/Fort Meyers area of Florida’s gulf coast. It caused mass destruction to Southwest Florida, taking dozens of lives and leaving millions without power. Apart from that, every now and then, we hear new stories of natural disasters and their horrific effects across the [...]
With global energy prices trending upwards, Penn State’s solar energy purchasing agreement now nearing the completion of its second year has saved the University more money than expected. It also contributes to greenhouse gas reductions and University research efforts. In October 2020, Penn State began purchasing 100% of the renewable energy generated at three solar [...]
As the world increasingly turns to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, the demand for batteries is skyrocketing. However, the batteries used today are not always sustainable. For example, polypropylene and polycarbonate separators, which are widely used in Lithium-ion batteries, take hundreds or thousands of years to degrade and add to environmental burden. On the [...]
Solar power now accounts for almost a third of global renewable energy capacity, according to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). From rooftops to carports, from ground-mount to several water bodies, an increasing array of innovative sites are being used to build solar power facilities. It’s estimated that Germany alone could house around 20 gigawatts of [...]
