The Role of Energy Storage in Advancing Solar Power The energy industry has been turned upside down by the remarkable progress made in solar power. This sustainable and renewable alternative to traditional energy sources has brought about a wave of change. However, there is one perplexing challenge that solar energy faces – its intermittent nature […]
Amprius Technologies, a California-based company specializing in lithium-ion batteries with their Silicon Anode Platform, is providing battery cells to the Astrum solar car. The Astrum, created by a team from the University of Michigan, will be participating in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October. This challenge involves designing and piloting solar-powered vehicles along a […]
What are disadvantages of solar? Is there anything wrong with having solar? Solar energy systems can generate electricity in any weather. One of the disadvantages of solar energy is that it has temporary interference with the weather. Cloudy days reduce the amount of electricity you generate. However, the cold does not affect production. What are […]
The California Public Utilities Commission has returned with another proposed decision to stack the deck against rooftop solar. August 7, 2023 Ryan Kennedy The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released a proposed decision that is expected to be harmful to the value of rooftop solar for renters in multifamily housing, farms, and schools. The […]
Do solar panels produce less in summer? At what temperature do solar panels lose efficiency? Most solar panels work optimally in the laboratory at a Standard Test Condition (STC) temperature of 77°F. Its efficiency decreases significantly once it reaches 149°F. The drop in solar panel performance past 77°F is easy to calculate, allowing you to […]
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso International Airport has been selected to receive a $3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the installation of solar panels. The airport has also received a $360,000 grant to develop an Airport Sustainability Master Plan. El Paso International Airport is one of 21 […]
