A friend sent me this article on “peel and stick” solar PV, and asked what I thought. In particular, he wanted to know if it has implications for transportation. I think the future will bring us all manner of applications …
From Stanford University: Peel and Stick Solar Photovoltaics Read More »
Solar panel systems from the Japanese manufacturer Kyocera that were installed in a small French near Lyon has been up and running for exactly two decades now. This about how long the warranty for solar panels lasts. What is remarkable …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: Kyocera's Solar Panels Seems to Degrade Slower Read More »
It is not too difficult to convert your house in a solar-powered one. If you have made up your mind about installing solar energy panels, then the first place to start with would be to check your roof for inclinations. …
From Guest Blogger Alia: Solar Energy Panels for Your Home Read More »
The fellow who publishes the blog No More Naked Roofs and I have been sending back and forth mutually complimentary emails. As I told him (I infer it’s a guy from the writing style, though there is no name connected …
No More Naked Roofs – A Blog on Solar Photovoltaics Read More »
If a solar company has advised you to switch to a micro inverter and you live in Australia, you should think twice. The fact of the matter is that micro inverters simply aren’t suitable for harsh Australian conditions. Whatever advantages …
According to the DECC (Department for Energy and Climate Change) the UK is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. This emissions target, outlined in the Climate Change Act 2008, is legally binding. But judging from …
Readers may want to check out Christopher Willis’ excellent comment on my post yesterday on nuclear and solar energy, in which he points out that a complete replacement for the energy Americans consume would require enough solar PV to cover …
Solar PV Takes Room — But Is That the Gating Factor? Read More »
Even though Germany has recently cut their national feed-in tariff scheme between 20-30 percent from April this year, the solar industry has flourished in the first nine months of 2012. The nation`s utilities say the capacity of solar power has …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: Germany`s Solar Capacity Up 50% Since 2011 Read More »
The Climate Group “C40 City” of Sydney, Australia has announced a project that will create the largest solar project in their country, installing in over 30 sites around this city, starting with the Sydney Park Pavilion. This project will have …
From Guest Blogger Carlos de la Fuente: Sydney Invests $4.3 Million in Solar Energy Read More »
The main consideration for an investment in solar power is the peace of mind that comes from an investment in a renewable energy source. By investing in solar power for the home, the individual is ensuring that they will be …
