Tech giants, major retailers, real estate developers, and other corporate leaders are setting new examples each year by making ample investments in renewable energy. In 2019, these big industry leaders have installed over 1,280 megawatts (MW) of new commercial solar capacity in the United States, a 10% increase from the previous year. The onsite [...]
A common Californian’s monthly utility bill is now comprised of a significant portion of demand charges. In industrial and commercial sections, the charges could be as much as 50% higher of their current electricity bill. This is something everyone should avoid and more specifically, you can reduce it. Being merely a consumer of [...]
More and more Americans are switching to hybrid or electric cars. These next-generation vehicles still need fuel, and electricity is not free - unless you have solar power. While a gas station can be built almost anywhere but electric vehicle charging stations need to be placed close to dedicated service transformers to support their [...]
What a difference a decade can make. In 2010, batteries powered our phones and computers. By the end of the decade, they are starting to power our cars and houses as well. Battery storage systems are increasingly being used across the nation. After widespread and lengthy outages in the last several years, customers installing [...]
A rooftop solar PV system is a wise investment for nearly every business. It is well known that commercial energy prices are already high, and they are getting higher each passing year. If your business consumes a lot of electricity on a day to day basis, then solar energy can help you reduce your production cost by saving more on your utility bill. Most commercial buildings qualify for installation but not [...]
Solar energy can help in so many ways. Whether to power your home or your business. It is also important to know what motivates one to go solar. Are you concerned about minimizing your carbon footprint or would you want to maximize your return in investment? How many solar panels are required to power [...]
Energy storage is a hot topic in the renewable energy industry. Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are a sub-set of energy storage systems (ESSs). ESS is a general term for the ability of a system to store energy using thermal, electro-mechanical, or electro-chemical solutions whereas a BESS typically utilizes an electro-chemical solution. IS THERE [...]
Do you know that the oldest known solar panel is still working? In New Hampshire, the oldest known grid-tied solar system installed in 1993 is still operational. Hence, you can say that solar panels are reliable. How do they wear out? Solar panels can easily last anywhere between 25 to 30 years, but it does [...]
Ørsted, an offshore wind developer, will have a novel experience in 2021. Soon any new onshore power plant will involve solar panels. The company, after positioning itself in the offshore wind market, is now focusing on a new opportunity: North America’s sunny skies. As of today, Ørsted has not completed a major solar project anywhere in [...]
Merits of using renewable sources for energy have received global acceptance. The number of new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations continues to grow as organizations as well as individuals realize the many benefits of turning sunshine into energy savings. However, many myths surrounding the concept are massive hurdles contributing to the slow growth of solar. [...]
