Solar panels provide pollution-free energy that delivers far-reaching benefits to people, the environment, the economy, and the electric grid. But unbelievably energy systems development is driven more by financial considerations than environmental ones. Resultantly, it leaves customers more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Sean Kennedy, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign [...]
Try to rewind and go to just 5 to 10 years in the past. Going off-grid was not something many people with an existing grid connection would seriously consider. But now, taking homes off the grid is a trend. With solar power & battery storage, it has never been more affordable or alluring than it [...]
The Window to Receive Maximum Tax Credit on a Solar Purchase Is Closing Soon The investment tax credit (ITC) is also known as the federal solar tax credit. It allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. The ITC applies to both residential and commercial [...]
The short answer is yes, solar panels save money. In addition to helping the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions, solar panels allow you to keep your hard-earned money in your bank account each month. You save by paying less for the little electricity you consume from the grid, and by receiving energy credits when you [...]
The past few years have seen major developments in the power distribution sector. Governments around the world have stepped up their climate ambitions. Shares of renewables in electricity generation also continued to rise around the world. In some countries, the share of renewables in heating, cooling, and transport also grew. The American Clean Power [...]
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) was considering a controversial plan to cut the financial benefits of residential rooftop solar customers currently enjoy. The efforts were made by some big utilities to lower the solar energy export compensation rates and add a monthly solar fee. But that decision is now on hold, indefinitely. The [...]
The U.S. Air Force has announced a comprehensive energy infrastructure upgrade project at Hurlburt Field outside Destin, Florida. The project will upgrade infrastructure and support critical power and grid stability needs at the base. Through the $22.6 million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), the project will reduce the base’s energy costs by 17.7%. Further [...]
Amazon is scaling its renewable energy portfolio each year. Recently the company announced 18 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects representing 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity. The new procurement will be installed in the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. Earlier this year also, the company announced nine new [...]
Solar panels have one job: Collect sunlight and convert it into electricity. But it is possible only till the sun is shining. Therefore, the ability to store solar energy for later use is much of a significant task. Coupling solar energy and storage technologies are one such case. Technology advancement in batteries is also [...]
The growth curve for solar power continues its upward trajectory, thanks to ever-evolving technologies to complement solar energy. New inverters and racking solutions are making solar installations more efficient, helping extract more energy from the sun’s rays. Staten Solar is here to help your business in the transition to clean energy, which is not [...]
