Solar energy is the energy given off by the sun’s rays. Plants use sunlight to produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Using the sun’s rays, plants turn water and carbon dioxide (what we exhale) into fuel to grow and exhale oxygen in the process. Why is it called solar energy? Solar energy […]
Recent appeals court rulings are beginning to shed light on how far Minnesota counties can go to limit solar development on farmland. The Minnesota Court of Appeal recently ruled in three cases involving rural counties that it rejected developers ’plans to build community solar farms. The court dismissed dismissals from McLeod County twice last year, […]
Why is solar energy used by a few tropical countries? This is because tropical countries are located in the tropical zone and receive sufficient sunlight. Do solar panels work in the tropics? Alternatively, cloudy skies with rain are their primary problems in the summer. Therefore, most people believe that sunny weather always equals a better […]
In reality, solar panels can last much longer than that: the warranty usually guarantees that the panels will operate above 80% of rated efficiency after 25 years. An NREL study shows that most panels are still producing power after 25 years, albeit at slightly reduced output. What are 3 pros and 3 cons to solar […]
An earlier version of the story wrongly stated that Montgomery County had purchased the microgrid from AlphaStruxure in advance and would reimburse the new network by selling the income from the electricity it generated. AlphaStruxure has raised capital to build the microgrid infrastructure, and the county will pay it back in monthly installments over 25 […]
It is the most important source of energy for life forms. It is a renewable energy source unlike non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels. Solar energy technologies use solar energy to light homes, produce hot water, heat homes and electricity. What are the 2 main disadvantages to solar energy? Disadvantages of solar energy Cost. The […]
