Category: Solar Systems

To make your solar PV system a worthy investment, it needs to be installed properly. Here’s how to find the best solar panel installer for y Solar panels are a great buy, replacing pricey energy bills with an infinitely renewable source of free electricity. However, to ensure that your solar PV system produces maximum electricity for decades, it’s important to hire the best solar panel installer for the job. The best solar panel installers are qualified specialists who fit the hardware, offer the best workmanship and the aftercare your system…

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Sunny California has a history of solar incentives that have made it the national leader in residential solar, but its recent decision to lower its net metering rates has some critics questioning its commitment to residential solar systems. Still, installing solar panels can be a money-saving move there. California dominates the American solar energy market, having produced 28% of the nation’s nearly 26,000 megawatt hours in August 2023. That said, its current incentives for solar panels lag behind several other states. California doesn’t make CNET’s list of states with the best incentives…

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New research from Belgium shows the importance of assessing inverter reliability by including climate-based PV panel degradation rates. The scientists found that, especially in hot and arid climates, PV inverters should be designed with parameters above the standard value. February 7, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Scientists at Belgium’s Hasselt University have discovered that climate-based solar module degradation rates could have a significant impact on power electronics in PV systems. In the study “Assessing the impact of PV panel climate-based degradation rates on inverter reliability in grid-connected solar energy systems,” which was recently published…

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Electricity is relatively cheap in Arizona, but sunlight is abundant; in fact, there’s an average of 7 hours of peak daily sunlight in the state. So do solar panels make sense for your home? Arizona residents paid an average rate of less than 14 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity in August 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration. Different federal and state incentives can help make solar energy an even cheaper alternative to utilities, though. The biggest federal incentive is a major tax credit included within the…

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MANILA, Philippines  —The Department of Energy (DOE) will soon require solar photovoltaic (PV) system installers to officially register with the agency to further encourage renewable energy use at government offices while also protecting them from fraudulent suppliers. Under the DOE’s draft circular posted last week, service providers must have completed at least three solar projects in the past three years to qualify for a certificate of inclusion in the official registry. Apart from this, applicants also need to submit documents as proof of previously completed projects involving the installation, operation,…

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Solar-Powered Apartments Empower Residents of All Abilities Wynne Watts Commons is located on a 2.5-acre lot in the Wilkes East neighborhood of Gresham, Oregon. The building features a large rooftop photovoltaic array that produces enough energy to power all units without cost to residents. Photo credit: Josh Partee Wynne Watts Commons opened in 2022 in the Wilkes East neighborhood of Gresham, Oregon, a city of 111,643 in the Portland metropolitan region. With 150 units of affordable housing, 30 of which are reserved for people with disabilities, Wynne Watts combines sustainable…

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Alaskan tribal communities are improving the payback on renewables projects by forming independent power producers, thus gaining access to a state subsidy. February 6, 2024 William Driscoll Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough is working with nine tribal communities located near the Arctic Circle that have renewable energy systems to create a legal structure for each system converting it into an independent power producer (IPP). Forming an IPP will give each community access to a state subsidy that will lower the cost of renewable power, said Ingemar Mathiasson, the borough’s energy manager,…

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In a momentous celebration of solar innovation, GoodWe, in collaboration with Solar Quarter as the Media partner, hosted an exclusive event titled “Unveiling a New Era in Solar Excellence” on February 2, 2024, at The Royal Ballroom, The Leela Palace in Bengaluru. Commencing at 5:30 PM, the event marked GoodWe’s remarkable achievement of reaching the 3GW shipment milestone and introduced the eagerly awaited launch of the UT350kW product in the vibrant Indian solar market. The evening commenced with a welcoming atmosphere during the registration and networking tea, followed by an…

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  ENERGY SECURITY. The launch of the SecuRE Negros campaign led by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson and former governor Rafael Coscolluela at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City on Monday (Feb. 5, 2024). The campaign underscores the province’s commitment to energy security through the support for distributed energy systems or distributed energy resource models, and using renewable energy sources. (PNA Bacolod photo) “>   ENERGY SECURITY. The launch of the SecuRE Negros campaign led by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson and former governor Rafael Coscolluela at the Capitol…

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