Homeowners in the Canadian province of British Columbia who install rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems will soon be able to apply for up to CAD 10,000 ($7,341) in rebates from electric utility B.C. Hydro. July 4, 2024 Marija Maisch Image: Bill Mead, Unsplash From pv magazine ESS News site B.C. Hydro, an electric […]
Researchers from Swansea University and Åbo Akademi University made an important advancement in solar cell technology by creating a new analytical model that enhances the comprehension and effectiveness of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) systems. This study was published in the journal PRX Energy. Image Credit: Swansea University For almost 80 years, the Shockley diode equation has described current […]
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U.S. storage and inverter specialist Yotta Energy says its new package has several advantages compared to conventional C&I solar storage solutions. For example, the design cuts out the need for a dedicated room or separate space for the battery racks and it reportedly keeps batteries cool, passively maintaining an ideal working temperature range, between 21 […]
A scheme designed to boost the uptake of solar panel technology among Worcestershire residents is getting another roll-out. Worcestershire County Council said a similar programme last year had been successful in moving people to renewable forms of energy, adding the scheme offered installation at competitive prices. More than 500 residents installed solar panels under the […]
BC Hydro is launching a brand new rebate program that covers at least a portion of the cost to install a rooftop solar panel and battery-storage system for homes and businesses. The provincial government announced the new program today, which is the first of its kind for British Columbia. Eligible homeowners can receive BC Hydro […]
