Nova Scotia Power says it will take the next year to evaluate whether it can expand a pilot project that put electrical storage batteries into 125 households across the province. But it’s already a success as far as Tom MacPherson is concerned. “I’ve been extremely happy with it,” said the spry 87 year old. For MacPherson, having […]
An Australian electric boat company Genevo Marine has unveiled its 8.2-metre E8 luxury electric motor yacht, which boasts its own integrated 1kW solar system and a 132kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Genevo Marine was founded in early 2023 by Damon Rahmate and Andrew Davey, who boast 30 years’ combined experience in the solar PV, energy storage, […]
The battery will be able to store a week’s heat demand in winter – how does it work? ADVERTISEMENT A huge sand battery is set to slash the carbon emissions of a Finnish town. The industrial-scale storage unit in Pornainen, southern Finland, will be the world’s biggest sand battery when it comes online within a […]
Another common worry is the notion that solar panels demand a lot of upkeep. Thankfully, solar panels are remarkably low maintenance. Once you have successfully installed them, they will do their job of converting sunlight into electricity with minimal fuss. In some cases, they might require occasional cleaning to ensure they’re free of dust, leaves, […]
Solar panel recycling company SOLARCYCLE has announced ambitious plans to build a new facility to ensure crucial materials can be reused. According to Electrek, Cedartown, Georgia, will be home to the factory, which will come at a cost of $344 million. It’s just another example of recycling plants for sustainable technologies being built in a […]
Energizer Solar, the licensee for US battery giant Energizer, has selected Australia as the first market to launch its renewable home ‘ecosystem.’ Including new hybrid inverters, a hybrid battery, solar panels, and soon an EV charger, the product suite has been certified and is landing on Australian shores “as we speak,” Gavin Owen, Energizer Solar’s […]
