Solar panels are changing the world, powering everything from cars and trains to blenders and homes. But did you know the solar panel was invented 140 years ago? This important green technology followed a long road before it started to transform the world. The sun is a remarkable source of energy. In 2019, humans used about 74 trillion kilowatt hours […]
Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, which has developed a perovskites-based nanotechnology that can improves the performance of silicon solar panels that it claims produce 30% more power from the sun at a 10% lower cost than traditional panels. Caelux recently closed an additional $12 million in funding to build a manufacturing facility that will produce up to 100 MW of […]
Making the switch to solar energy can be a great way to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Current tax incentives will also reward those that make the commitment sooner rather than later. But there can be pitfalls if you don’t do your research and ask the right questions before you commit to the purchase […]
Wanting to be sustainable is easy. Acting sustainably requires substantial effort. It takes time and no shortage of expertise to identify products and services with a low- or no-carbon footprint, and shopping for the best price on green energy, efficient appliances, and solar or other sustainability investments is difficult. Tony Wessling, the marketing and communications leader at YellowTin, joins the […]
Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on installing solar panels, it’s wise to consider the sun exposure of a home before you decide to buy. If it isn’t well suited for a solar power system, it can be difficult to improve its solar potential. Some hurdles are relatively easy to overcome, but not all […]
Technological advances have transformed the solar energy industry in recent years. Solar panels are significantly more efficient, producing more power in the same amount of space. Meanwhile, prices continue to fall, reducing the cost of solar electricity. But with the introduction of new technologies comes uncertainty. Which solar panels are the most reliable and durable? What technology creates the least […]
If you have decided to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on your roof, it is a good idea to do some advanced planning. Solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years. Some roofs only last 20 years or less depending on the climate. If you are going to install a solar system and the roof needs to […]