Category: Solar Sales and Services

In a power struggle with their homeowners associations, homeowners are trying to find a way to install unapproved solar panels on their homes. A recent discussion on Reddit’s r/legaladvice has shed light on a growing conflict between homeowners and HOAs over installing solar panels. In the post, a homeowner shared their concern about their HOA‘s strict policy against installing solar panels despite the evident environmental and financial benefits.  “My husband and I want to get solar panels on our new home … I called the woman at the property management…

Rio Tinto says it has finished building a solar power plant at the NWT’s Diavik diamond mine that will generate a quarter of its electricity during closure. Diavik expects to end production in 2026, while closure and reclamation are set to be wrapped up by 2029. According to a Tuesday news release, the facility’s 6,620 solar panels will generate about 4,200 MWh of electricity annually, cutting Diavik’s yearly diesel consumption by a million litres – equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions by 2,900 tonnes. By comparison, federal data suggests each NWT…

Large-scale photovoltaic energy will not be achieved with massive parks that collapse natural ecosystems, as experts warn. The key is to innovate and “hack” the operation of cells to increase their efficiency. This is exactly what a group of scientists has just done and what they got out of hand, with a solar panel that has broken a law of physics and opens up a new generation in the way we obtain clean electricity. Experts are on edge with this new solar panel: It shouldn’t exist, and it has broken…

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Klockner & Co, Klockner & Co’s grant share as of March 2024 was 70%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents. Solar tracking mounting system with adjustable mounting points Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Klockner & Co SE A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11955924B2) describes a solar tracking mounting system designed to optimize the efficiency of solar panels by tracking the direction of a light source. The system includes an…

This morning, Valencia CF and Octopus Energy took a firm step towards a more sustainable future with the inauguration of the solar self-consumption system at the Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna. The project, carried out by the energy company during June, is the first milestone of its recent Sustainability Partnership. The installation of 328 panels, strategically located on the roofs of the gymnasium, changing rooms and maintenance area, allows the Club’s training and talent development centre to operate with more than 30% solar energy. This is the first major milestone of…

July 3, 2024 By KAREN VELIE A company that installed solar panels and batteries on Central Coast rooftops at no cost to homeowners, Electriq Power, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy two months ago prompting an unpaid installer to put liens on multiple properties. Electriq Power installed solar panels and batteries on rooftops in Santa Barbara County. But then, on May 3, the company filed for bankruptcy. In response to the bankruptcy, a subcontractor that installed the solar panels and batteries, Axiom 360 of Grover Beach, put mechanics liens on homes…

Citizens and firms can buy four-year green bonds for refinancing Akuo Energy’s solar park in Thessaly. The fixed interest rate is 6.5%. Akuo Energy introduced its crowdfunding model in Greece. It is looking to raise between EUR 1 million and EUR 4 million to refinance its Thessaly solar park of 4 MW in peak capacity, commissioned last year. The call is open to citizens and businesses across the European Union. The investment is in the form of four-year bonds maturing in November 2028. Reservations are available until July 9, after…

Giant clams have a thin light-scattering layer that covers symbiotic photosynthetic algae, allowing their companions to capture more sunlight. This and other unexpected tricks probably make the clam-algae combination the most efficient sunlight harvesters on Earth. Since holding onto more sunlight is among the major technological challenges of our age, the clams might have a lot to teach us. Advertisement Giant clams have worked out that sunlight offers a lot of free energy. Although they cannot harvest the light directly themselves, they play host to microalgae that do, and exchange…

Solar panels are a stellar way to generate electricity at home, reducing or eliminating your energy bill and sometimes even making money back. While they require an upfront investment, they can easily pay for themselves over their 20- to 30-year lifespan. To reach that age, however, they need the right maintenance. What maintenance do solar panels need? Since solar panels are slanted, most debris slides right off, either on its own or with the help of wind and rain. Some messes, however, can stick. Tree sap and bird droppings are…

Solar panels are a stellar way to generate electricity at home, reducing or eliminating your energy bill and sometimes even making money back. While they require an upfront investment, they can easily pay for themselves over their 20- to 30-year lifespan. To reach that age, however, they need the right maintenance. What maintenance do solar panels need? Since solar panels are slanted, most debris slides right off, either on its own or with the help of wind and rain. Some messes, however, can stick. Tree sap and bird droppings are…