Category: Solar Systems

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Solar and battery storage systems provide energy access on and off the grid to ensure reliable electricity flows even during critical disruptions. Roseau Valley, Dominica — The Island of Dominica came one step closer toward its goal of becoming a fully climate-resilient nation with two new solar microgrids. The Dominica Ministry of Education, with support from the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and RMI, founded as Rocky Mountain Institute, has formally announced the addition of…

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#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center made history Friday when it unveiled a nearly four-acre solar array that now powers the school – becoming the first educational institution in western Pennsylvania to be powered by a solar array, officials said. There are 1,980 double-sided solar panels on the former GJCTC softball field, providing 100% of the school’s power. The solar array was the last step in a multi-million-dollar renovation project that…

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In addition to the federal tax credit, Missouri has state incentives with a property tax exemption. Several power companies in the state offer rebates through net metering. The incentives and rebates can help ease the cost of installing solar panels. Missouri Property Tax Exemption Missouri has a property tax exemption for those who install solar systems. Any increase in property value by installing a solar system is exempt from taxes. The exemption can help make the decision to go solar easier by not impacting your tax burden. Missouri Net Metering…

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Installing a solar energy system is about more than simply purchasing the best solar panels for your Indiana home. If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll be looking for ways to save on your installation, too. There are no Indiana solar rebates at this time, but there are other incentives you can take advantage of. Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption If the value of your Indiana home increases after installing a solar power system (it usually will), your state property taxes won’t increase because of it. Remember, though, that this doesn’t…

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ZHASHKIV, Ukraine — Vadym Kolisnyk stands on a rooftop on the eastern edge of Zhashkiv. It’s the end of February, and the dark and fog that shroud central Ukraine for much of the winter have broken. The sun has returned to Cherkasy Oblast. This is good news for Kolisnyk, for whom the sun is money. Solar panels stretch along aluminum frames that go all the way to the eastern face of the barn roof on which he stands. Beyond, fields of grain wait for sowing. The lowing of some 3,000…

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Volatility in the global PV market did not go unnoticed this week at the Solar Solutions Amsterdam trade fair. However, the prevailing impression is that the Dutch PV market is poised for stability. March 22, 2024 Jochen Siemer The organizers of Solar Solutions Amsterdam counted exactly 5,124 visitors on the first day of the event. On the second day of the trade fair, for which no figures are currently available, the Expo Greater Amsterdam was visibly better filled, and there was a lot of activity at the 200 trade fair…

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A recent study by Australian researchers has shed light on the debate between using hydrogen and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage in homes with rooftop solar panels. While both storage solutions offer benefits for solar energy systems, lithium-ion batteries appear to deliver better financial returns, whereas hydrogen batteries excel in longevity and capacity. Summary:Researchers from the University of New South Wales have analyzed the technical and economic efficiency of hydrogen and lithium-ion batteries in residential solar power setups. Their findings indicated that lithium-ion batteries, like Tesla’s Powerwall 2, are financially…

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Company Logo Global Microgrid Market Global Microgrid Market Dublin, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Microgrid Market Report by Energy Source (Natural Gas, Combined Heat and Power, Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Diesel, Fuel Cell, and Others), Application (Remote Systems, Institution and Campus, Utility/Community, Defence, and Others), and Region 2024-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global microgrid market size reached US$ 32.1 billion in 2023. The market is projected to reach US$ 74.5 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% during 2023-2032. The growing demand…

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The Atacama Desert in Argentina and Chile is the sunniest region on earth. Despite the excellent solar radiation resource availability and plenty of room on rooftops and on the ground, solar PV is not as widespread in either country as would have been expected based on the initial deployment of large-scale PV power plants in both countries some ten years ago. March 22, 2024 International Solar Energy Society (ISES) With annual irradiation levels over 2,700 kWh/m2/year, the Atacama Desert in Argentina and Chile is the sunniest area on the planet.…

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Established since 1997, Trina Solar is one of the leading solar PV manufacturers in the world. The company has a strong global presence with an extensive network of offices and manufacturing facilities globally across 160 countries and regions with 40,000 employees across the world. With regional headquarters in Zurich, USA Silicon Valley, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, as well as manufacturing bases in America, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and UAE, and international high-level management and R&D talents from more than sixty countries and regions, our international footprint has enabled us to service our…

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