Category: Solar Sales and Services

Jacob Everett In the midst of our community’s ongoing discussions about economic development and solar energy, I often hear comments suggesting that these projects will bring more harm than good. With so much changing suddenly around here, it’s only natural for concerns to arise. I know and respect everyone’s opinions, but believe it is best to base such decisions on facts. So I decided to look at some recent research that examined how solar projects impact their communities. Based on this research and my own observations of the solar projects…

Story first appeared in: It seemed like a good idea. Put a large solar array on 640 acres of sagebrush and cedar about 30 miles northwest of Telluride. There was already a transmission line running through the property and only some cattle poking around in the shrubs and trees. The Colorado State Land Board, owner of the parcel, had made siting renewable energy facilities a priority and even amended the lease on the Wright’s Mesa land to give solar panels precedence over cows. What could possibly go wrong? And so,…

WASHINGTON — As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Executives, officials and major investors in First Solar, the largest domestic maker of solar panels, donated at least $2 million to Democrats in 2020, including $1.5 million to Biden’s successful bid for the White House. After he won, the company spent $2.8 million more lobbying his administration and Congress, records show — an effort that included…

WASHINGTON — As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Executives, officials and major investors in First Solar, the largest domestic maker of solar panels, donated at least $2 million to Democrats in 2020, including $1.5 million to Biden’s successful bid for the White House. After he won, the company spent $2.8 million more lobbying his administration and Congress, records show — an effort that included…

Researchers at Penn State University have developed a method of using solar energy and the incredibly cold temperatures of outer space to create both renewable energy and cooling capacity, Tech Xplore reported. The researchers’ findings were published in the scientific journal Cell Reports Physical Science under the title: “Simultaneous subambient daytime radiative cooling and photovoltaic power generation from the same area.” The method developed by the Penn State researchers harvests solar energy in a solar cell (like normal) but also directs heat away from Earth using a process called “radiative…

A new study led by UCL researchers found that cool roofs, like painting them white is more effective than green roofs, solar panels or street level vegetation. The researchers used a three dimensional urban climate model of London to find out how different urban heat management systems can impact the thermal levels of this place. Different heat management systems like green roofs, air conditioning, painted cool roofs, solar panel roofs and ground level tree vegetation were used. Air conditioning in London homes doesn’t have much impact on warming the outside.…

Renewables, as we have discussed on other occasions, make the difference between industrialized and committed countries and those that only pollute. One of the latter wants to position itself as a leader in sustainability, and of course, we are talking about China. These are the three trends that concern us. China is poised to lead the global renewables market, with America close behind Over the last couple of decades, China has probably taken the second position concerning the establishment and production of renewable energy technologies. The country harbors a significant…

Portable power stations and solar panels are essential accessories for campers, road trippers and people who enjoy the outside world. They’re also handy back at home if you live in a part of the world where the local power grid isn’t as reliable as it could be. However, these products can be expensive, often putting the best out of reach of most people. Right now, though, you can save up to 50% on Jackery power stations, solar generators, solar panels and more in this huge sale. There are currently tons of…

As electricity costs continue to rise in Spain, more households are seeking sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions. Solar power emerges as an ideal option, not only for slashing electricity bills but also for its eco-friendly benefits. With Spain’s abundant sunshine, harnessing solar energy becomes a practical and advantageous choice. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of solar power in Spain, different types of solar power systems, and how you can get started with installing solar panels at home. Benefits of Solar Power in Spain Lower Electricity Bills One of…