How long does NEM 1.0 last? When did net metering 1.0 end? The Net Metering 1 program closed to new solar owners on July 1, 2017. SCE customers whose solar systems come online on or after July 1, 2017 will be enrolled in NEM-2, which is a slightly less desirable version of NEM. When did […]
Ford to build new US electric battery plant with Chinese partner by AFP Staff Writers New York (AFP) Feb 13, 2023 US auto manufacturer Ford announced Monday that it will build a new $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan, diversifying its battery offerings with technology from a Chinese company as it boosts electric […]
Is NEM 3.0 passed? What is the California Solar Tax Credit for 2023? This federal tax credit equates to 30% of the cost of installing solar and battery storage systems. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the ITC will remain at 30% until 2032 and will apply to battery storage systems without a solar connection […]
Hungary protests against Chinese battery plant defy ‘Orbanomics’ By Balazs WIZNER with Peter MURPHY in Budapest Debrecen, Hungary (AFP) Feb 10, 2023 Even as diggers turned over land for one of Europe’s biggest electric battery plants, environmental protesters vowed to run the Chinese project out of town. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor […]
How will perovskite change the future for the better? Perovskite holds promise for making solar panels that can easily be deposited onto most surfaces, including flexible and textured ones. These materials are also lightweight, cheap to manufacture, and as efficient as today’s leading photovoltaic materials, most of which are silicon. What advantages do perovskites have […]
Why solar energy is not sustainable? What is the biggest problem with solar energy? One significant problem is that solar panels contain many highly toxic materials, such as cadmium, and due to their complex design, they are extremely difficult to properly dispose of, let alone recycle. What are the 5 disadvantages of solar energy? Disadvantages […]
