Research by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on the degradation of almost 8 GW of US solar shows that PV systems are degrading at a modest rate, within expectations. It says most PV systems experience minimal damage from short-term extreme weather, but warns of the risk of powerful hail, wind and snow. January 29, […]
The leader in solar innovation, Maxeon Solar Technologies designs, manufactures and sells SunPower-branded solar panels to customers in more than 100 countries, operating in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America. Maxeon leverages over 900 patents and two best-in-class solar panel product lines.
You can’t get free solar panels from the government–but the government does offer many great incentives to make them more affordable. Most government incentives, like the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), go to the owner of the solar panel system. The main takeaway when considering a “no-cost” solar program or PPA is that you […]
SYDNEY, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. (FranklinWH), a leader in whole-home energy management, has now achieved a double milestone. The FranklinWH system has not only been listed by South Australia Power Networks (SAPN), providing access to the local market in South Australia, but has also been placed on the Solar Victoria […]
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Massive Data Set of Photovoltaic System Performance Quantifies the Small but Significant Impacts of Extreme Weather and Long-Term Degradation, With Important Lessons for the PV Industry For photovoltaic (PV) systems—designed to operate over lifetimes of 20, 30, or even […]
Solar System atop Panorama City Warehouse Among Wave of New Investments to Bolster Climate Resilience in Valley Communities LOS ANGELES, January 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With a flip of a ceremonial switch, Los Angeles elected officials, business leaders, and community partners celebrated one of the largest rooftop solar panel systems to be installed in the Northeast San […]
Today is the first-ever International Day of Clean Energy. This important day – January 26th, 2024 – ordained by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), is intended to encourage the transition to clean energy and ultimately inspire a transformation of the world as we know it. However, as we mark this milestone on the calendar, […]
India’s solar energy sector is heating up in an effort to meet the company’s ambitious goal of deriving 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Fueled by $3.2 billion in government incentives, the country is now on track to be the world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by 2026. And while there is still […]
Saudi researchers say smart grids could have a minimal impact on the environment in Saudi Arabia, while supporting a technologically advanced power system compatible with end users. January 26, 2024 Patrick Jowett According to a team of researchers from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), the transition to smart grids “introduces the potential […]
For many, the appeal of installing a rooftop solar panel system is reducing energy bills and saving money. However, upfront installation costs, tax credits, incentives and other considerations can make the decision to go solar feel pretty complicated. The math that shows how much money solar panels can save you takes some teasing out. Gilbert Michaud, a […]