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The rows of bifacial PV panels will be mounted on an east-west tracking system, with two different height configurations. This will allow for commercial crop production alongside and underneath the panel structures. The system will generate around 2.3GWh of renewable energy per year. Next to the main array, a second smaller array will be dedicated to multi-use research as its main function, with complete manual control, different height and panel configurations, and different panel technologies. Subject to resource consent, the project will be constructed on a four-hectare parcel of university-owned…

Solar power generation units will be deployed at 130 primary medical care facilities across Ukraine. This was reported by the Ministry of Health, Ukrinform saw. It is noted that equipment will be purchased and installed within the framework of the joint project run by the Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and the World Bank “Health Enhancement and Lifesaving, HEAL”. “Regular enemy attacks on civil infrastructure endanger the full-fledged operation of our healthcare system. That is why we are working to provide medical facilities with opportunities for maximum autonomous work, so that…

Scientists found out how to make solar panels more affordable, potentially allowing more countries to tap green energy.  City University of Hong Kong scientists used various material science solutions to produce perovskite solar cells “like printing newspapers.” READ: Scientists build organic solar panels from wood They said they could create 1,000 solar panels daily. Moreover, the semi-transparent material can function as light-absorbing glass windows, enabling more “urban solar farms” worldwide. FEATURED STORIES TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY What are the potential uses of these solar panels? #Perovskites are the subject of intense…

(Alessia Pierdomenico / Shutterstock.com) Solar energy is gaining traction everywhere, including at the Vatican. In an apostolic letter, Pope Francis  announced that Vatican City will soon be powered by solar panels. The letter that was titled “Brother Sun,” reported Euronews, was dated  June 21, 2024  on the summer solstice which  is the longest day of the year. The apostolic letter shows the Pope’s deep commitment to the environment. He wrote: “It is necessary to transition to a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, aiming for…

Representatives from Silicon Ranch met with the Metro Lynchburg Moore County Planning Commission to discuss the permit fee for a proposed solar farm in Moore County. Silicon Ranch’s proposed 1,400 acre solar panel farm has been a topic of discussion for the Metro Council and the Planning Commission since 2021.

WASHINGTON – For 31 straight days last summer, temperatures in Phoenix hit or topped 110 degrees, the longest such streak ever. That searing Arizona heat dehydrates crops and evaporates water the state needs to conserve. Creating shade is one way to combat the problem. By using solar panels, farmers can simultaneously protect their plants, save water and lower their energy bills – and some are doing just that with help from federal programs designed to encourage this sustainable method of growing. Photovoltaic panels are placed above the crops, harnessing the…

(The Center Square) – The City of Tumwater in western Washington, an area of the state notorious for its cloudy weather throughout most of the year, plans to test a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station. The Tumwater City Council unanimously voted on July 2 to approve the purchase and installation of the two-port solar charger known as the EV ARC system, which will be off-grid, backed up by a battery, and meet accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Alyssa Wood, sustainability coordinator for the city, told the…

There are many benefits of installing solar panels that homeowners know about — they increase your energy savings, reduce your carbon footprint by using renewable energy and can even earn you a healthy tax credit. But did you know going solar also increases your home value? We dove into how solar panels can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value. A 2019 report from Zillow indicated that properties with a rooftop solar panel system sold for 4.1% more than comparable residences without solar power. For a median-valued home, that’s equal to roughly $9,300.…