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, […]
Which US state has the most solar power? California has the largest installed capacity of solar power (PV) of any US state. Where in America is the best sunshine? According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) for the quarter the best states for solar energy are California, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. California […]
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 […]
Advanced material science enhances silicon solar cell efficiency by Riko Seibo Ishikawa, Japan (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, advancements in solar energy technology have become crucial. Silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells are at the forefront of these developments, promising high energy conversion efficiencies. The performance of […]
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, […]
