Category: Solar Systems

A rare warning has been issued Warnings have been issued ahead of a huge solar storm which is set to hit Earth this evening, and could affect communications and power systems. On Friday evening (May 10), the biggest solar storm since 2005 is predicted to hit our planet, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issuing a rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has classified the storm as a level G4 event, the second highest level possible. “Several coronal mass ejections (CME)…

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The UK Space Agency has awarded University of Surrey scientists £250k to develop an extremely low orbit propulsion system that captures air in the uppermost reaches of the atmosphere and converts it to fuel. If successful, the newly designed thruster could keep satellites aloft for years at a time using only the power of the sun and the captured fuel. While this is an initial viability study, the researchers behind the effort say that once completed their system could offer new capabilities in Earth observation, climate monitoring, and satellite communications.…

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Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2022 and has been updated. The Space Weather Prediction center issued its first G4-level storm watch since 2005 on May 9, 2024. This is a significant watch but was not expected to cause any widespread issues, per the Space Weather Prediction Center, as of Friday morning, May 10. On Sept. 1 and 2, 1859, telegraph systems around the world failed catastrophically. The operators of the telegraphs reported receiving electrical shocks, telegraph paper catching fire, and being able to operate equipment with batteries…

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What kind of tools do I need to install a solar panel on my RV? Much of the work can be done with basic tools you likely already have like a cordless drill, screwdrivers, and wrenches. I’d also recommend keeping a pair of wire cutters and strippers handy, as well as a hydraulic crimper, a MC4 connector/crimper tool, and a digital multimeter. As with any project involving electricity, it’s always a good idea to use dielectric tools that won’t conduct electricity. Will mounting a solar panel on my RV change…

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Solar PV Inverter Market Overview: A solar PV inverter, abbreviated for photovoltaic inverter, is a pivotal component of solar systems that convert direct current produced by solar units to alternating current that can be used by homes, establishments, and grid systems. It generally comprises a variety of key electrical and electronic materials that include power electronics such as insulated gate bipolar transistors or metal -oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, renewable control circuits, and cooling systems to facilitate heat exchanges. These materials work simultaneously to allow for the conversion of solar energy into…

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Allowing trading in energy produced by a self-producing and self-consuming system could lead to market shocks, potentially causing an imbalance with the power sources, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên, during a workshop on promoting self-generated rooftop solar power which aims to meet self-consumption needs, reduce reliance on the national grid, and ease pressure on the power system. The power can still be connected to the national grid but transmission can only priced at VNĐ0, a requirement that has sparked controversy with opponents saying the policy is…

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In a significant move towards sustainability, Scientex Berhad, a global packaging manufacturer and leading property developer, has announced a substantial expansion of its renewable energy efforts in partnership with Solarvest Holdings Berhad. This collaboration aims to deploy a large-scale rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system project across Scientex’s facilities in Malaysia. Since 2022, Scientex has been actively integrating renewable energy solutions into its operations as part of its carbon footprint reduction initiative. With successful initial implementations at two manufacturing plants in Selangor and Perak, the company is now scaling up its…

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A new type of solar panel system is gaining popularity in Germany, and you won’t find it on a roof. Plug-in solar balconies are providing a cheaper and cleaner energy source that’s also portable.  According to Interesting Engineering, over 50,000 units were sold in the first quarter of 2024 alone, and more than 400,000 systems have been installed so far.  Solar energy has been a valuable resource for many years now, offering its users great benefits like lower electric bills and fewer maintenance requirements. With the demand for renewable energy…

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