Category: Solar Systems

Rooftop Solar Purchasing Options in Arlington Capital Area Solar Switch The 2023 solar co-op program, called Capital Area Solar Switch and managed by Solar United Neighbors, was open during the 2023 summer and will open for registration again in the spring. Through the co-op, you can receive a discount offer for a rooftop solar install by a local vendor, have access to customer service support, and get help and resources to add electric vehicle chargers or battery storage systems to your home. After receiving a personal recommendation on the website,…

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Recom Technologies, a renowned name in the solar industry, has added a new feather to its cap by launching a groundbreaking solar panel product, the Lion 450-W bifacial solar panel. This latest product, known for its chic all-black design encased in a sleek silver frame, is powered by advanced heterojunction technology, setting a new standard in the realm of solar power solutions. Design and Performance The Lion 450-W panel stands out in the market with its superior performance and extended longevity. The company’s confidence in the product is reflected in…

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Texas might be known for its oil wells and refineries, but the state also has a booming market for renewable energy, including solar power. Texas was one of the top states in terms of adding solar energy capacity in the first three quarters of 2023, according to data from the consulting firm Wood Mackenzie. Along with the federal tax credit for solar panels, Texas provides its own incentives to encourage residents to install solar panels and batteries. Those incentives are strong enough to earn Texas a spot on CNET’s list of most solar-friendly states. These…

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Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance. February 7, 2024 pv magazine Image: pv magazine GlidePath Power Solutions, a standalone energy storage developer, owner and operator, announced Vijay Singh has joined as chief commercial officer (CCO). “As one of the earliest champions of battery storage projects in wholesale power markets, Vijay is a pioneer of American energy storage,” said GlidePath CEO Chris McKissack. Alvarez & Marsal announced the appointment of Gary Rahl and Joseph Halverson as energy practice managing directors. RS Technologies Inc., a global manufacturer…

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Solar panels generate electricity from the sun, but is it enough to power your home? We investigate solar panel energy output Solar panels have become a wise investment in the UK: national grid electricity remains very expensive, while solar prices are falling. But how much electricity does a solar panel actually produce, and is it enough to power your entire home? The simplest way to measure how much energy a solar panel produces is to multiply the panel’s power rating by the amount of direct sunshine it gets. A powerful…

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The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is moving ahead with plans to require solar system installers to officially register with it. The DOE says that only registered installers will be recommended to government entities seeking PV installation services. February 7, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Markus Spiske, Unsplash The Philippines DOE has published draft legislation laying out terms for an official register of certified PV installers in the country. The creation of a PV registry was first announced in August 2023, to act as a guide for government offices looking to…

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An image of the Tiln solar farm’s BESS. Image: Lightsource bp. Solar and battery developer Lightsource BP has energised its first UK-based battery energy storage system (BESS) – the first of its global multi-gigawatt pipeline. The two-hour duration 25MW/50MWh Tiln BESS is co-located with Lightsource BP’s 61MWp solar farm situated in Lincolnshire, a region of the UK that has seen growing interest for large-scale solar-based national significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). Lightsource BP disclosed that the solar and battery assets share grid connection infrastructure and will participate in both traded markets…

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Extreme weather is the leading cause of power system outages [1]. Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity and climactic conditions are worsening [2]. This will have increasing impacts across the power system, including on solar PV system assets. PV systems, like other power system infrastructure, are vulnerable to damage and failure from a wide range of threats, including tropical storms, hail and winter weather. PV systems have many advantages over large, centralised power generation assets, but also have their unique vulnerabilities. PV can and has served as…

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Residential and commercial solar could assist in detecting wildfires, if the systems were able to share the real-time data they collect that indicates smoke cover. PV (photovoltaic) systems could provide an early warning detection of wildfires by measuring fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, in the air and comparing solar panel performance to a normal clear day. Add in observations of solar irradiance, weather data, and thousands of residential PV systems, and a widespread smoke monitoring network could be achievable. Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) studied data from…

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) declared the completion of a solar-powered water system in Bataan, which was funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act in November 2023. As per the DPWH Bataan 2nd District Engineering Office, the Solar-Powered Water System initiative in Barangay Panilao, Pilar town, received a total funding of P9.5 million. District Engineer Ulysses Llado emphasized that the DPWH is committed to a sustainable future, improving water accessibility to households by implementing solar-powered water infrastructure and harnessing renewable energy. Llado stated, “Ensuring a readily available…

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