One of the biggest thrills Lynn Krell and her husband experienced after installing solar panels on the roof of their home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was watching their electric meter run backwards as their electric utility billed them for the excess electricity they were using sold back to the grid. Those credits also showed up on […]
Is solar worth going? If you have higher electricity rates, switching to the sun is probably a good investment. However, if your home does not need enough energy for day – to – day operation, you may not be able to save enough to offset the installation cost. Is it worth solar energy in 2021? […]
In a new study, researchers from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, have now developed an eco-friendly method that eliminates the use of toxic cadmium in the production process to produce cost-effective, efficient, and eco-friendly solar cells. Credit: Ritsumeikan University Climate change, one of the major global concerns today, has made it clear that fossil fuels are detrimental […]
A team of researchers uses the experience of a participatory strategy to create and launch Generation Solar, a citizen science initiative for research and innovation in solar energy. Generation Solar has been coordinated by the Science, Communication and Society Study Centre at Pompeu Fabra University (CCS-UPF) within the framework of the European GRECO project […]
How do I choose the best solar power? How to choose your solar modules in 3 steps Determine solar panel efficiency and compare to industry average of 16-18% Compare solar panel manufacturer warranties to the industry average of 10-25 years. Compare cost to relative efficiency – Efficiency is important, but the most efficient panels aren’t […]
Adam Farkes and Leo Azevedo of the BNRG on a solar energy project in Augusta, Maine. A larger project planned on the opposite side of the fence is pending due to a federal trade investigation. Fred Bever / Maine Public State solar industries are in limbo hide the inscription Adam Farkes and Leo Azevedo of […]
