Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, but its “Moon Sniper” spacecraft was running out of power due to a solar battery problem. After a nail-biting 20-minute descent, space agency JAXA said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) had touched down and communication had been established. But […]
As solar array and battery storage debate heats up, Whately backs municipal zoning bill A field of solar panels off Daniel Shays Highway (Route 202) in Orange. Joining several neighboring communities, Whately’s Selectboard has signaled its support to write a letter to the Legislature advocating for legislation that could allow municipalities more control over solar […]
Solar installers from Baker Electric place solar panels on the roof of a residential home in Scripps Ranch. REUTERS/Mike Blake In a time when electric rates are constantly rising and there is a global movement to reduce greenhouse gases, experts agree that solar adoption is one of the most effective methods to address both. However, in November […]
Meyer Burger warned one of Europe’s largest solar panel production sites may shut down. That’s because a flood of Chinese solar module imports brought prices crashing down. “With a deteriorating market environment in Europe, continuing with full-scale European solar manufacturing is not sustainable for the time being.” Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics […]
Qatar’s grid-scale battery market is poised for explosive growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 182.8% between 2023 and 2029, according to a new report by Research and Markets. This surge is fueled by a confluence of factors, including: Booming renewable energy projects: Qatar is aggressively investing in solar and wind power, […]
By Chris Crowell January 15, 2024 More and more consumer-focused power brands are beefing up their product offerings for solar + storage homeowners. Several new systems and services made their debut at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Here’s an overview of notable announcements: Bluetti adds solar installation services Bluetti has built a brand on […]
