Going solar is a beneficial home upgrade from a financial standpoint. High-quality solar panels have a lifespan of over 25 years, and your payback period can be less than five years in places with high electricity prices. However, the upfront cost of solar panels and installation can be high. For example: Leasing solar panels is […]
This study targets 170,000 corporations and industrial manufacturers in Nigeria, offering them substantial cost savings by transitioning from diesel-fired generators to utility-enabled solar systems with backup battery storage. The study highlights the significant advantages of this new model, not only for C&I customers but also for electricity distribution companies. By embracing utility-enabled solar systems, businesses […]
Canadian custom module manufacturer Capsolar developed a vehicle integrated PV system (VIPV) for an electric material towing application, reportedly enabling 30% to 40% range increase per battery charge. March 15, 2024 Valerie Thompson From pv magazine Global Canada’s Capsolar, a manufacturer of vehicle-integrated PV (VIPV) systems, recently completed an electric tow tractor ground transport project. “We […]
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Canadian custom module manufacturer Capsolar developed a vehicle integrated PV system (VIPV) for an electric material towing application, reportedly enabling 30% to 40% range increase per battery charge. March 15, 2024 Valerie Thompson Canada’s Capsolar, a manufacturer of vehicle-integrated PV (VIPV) systems, recently completed an electric tow tractor ground transport project. “We designed, built and […]
Trina Solar (www.TrinaSolar.com), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, announced its participation at Solar&Storage Live Africa, Africa’s largest renewable energy exhibition, taking place in Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg from 18 – 20 March. This presence underscores the company’s commitment to actively engage with and contribute to the region’s dynamic renewable energy […]
The French authorities have introduced new feed-in tariffs levels for PV installations up to 500 kW. The rates are higher than originally planned. March 15, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: Pixabay From pv magazine France The French government has published a new decree establishing the digression levels of feed-in tariffs for rooftop PV installations up to […]
New tests conducted by the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute have shown that vertical PV installations offer improved fire safety compared to conventional diagonal or flat solar arrays. The experiment showed, in particular, how rapidly a fire can propagate under inclined panels. March 15, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Slovenian National Building […]
As part of AKDN’s commitment to net zero by 2030, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is installing it’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date. To commence the project, a signing ceremony was held with Exide Pakistan Limited, who will be executing the project at AKU’s Stadium Road Campus in Karachi, Pakistan. Renewable energy is one […]