Has the cost of solar energy gone down? Between 2010 and 2020 the cost of solar panels decreased by approximately 85%. “When you have a product that gets cheaper, the question is, OK, is it cheaper now, is it as durable as it used to be?” says Marios Theristis, a researcher at Sandia National Laboratories. […]
(The stocks mentioned in the blog are as per Analyst Ratings and Market Capitalization) India has great potential for generating solar energy. With around 300 days of sunshine annually, the country could harness solar power equivalent to 748 GW. India’s solar energy sector has grown significantly in the past years, due to falling solar panel […]
What are the best home batteries in Australia in 2024? I’ve once again reached out to our network of over 500 solar installers to get their take on the best battery brands in Australia. I asked my installers three questions: Which battery brand would you choose if you were on a tight budget and every […]
ABC Solar Overcomes LA County Permit Hurdles, Paving Way for Solar Progress by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 In an inspiring turn of events, ABC Solar today heralded a landmark achievement in overcoming the bureaucratic challenges often referred to as the LA County Solar Blockade. This story is not […]
Is it possible to have 100% solar efficiency? A “standard sun” has 1,000 watts per square meter. Therefore, a 100% efficient solar panel (which is impossible…) would produce 1,000 watts per square meter. One square foot is equivalent to 0.092 square meters, that is, 92 watts per square foot. Why are solar cells not 100% […]
If only home batteries were this simple Today’s post explains that no matter how hard you pedal, if you take two wheels off your tricycle, it won’t go anywhere. In other words, a single-phase battery won’t power a three-phase appliance. So whether you have a large ducted air conditioner, medium-sized bakery machinery or small industrial […]
