Category: Solar Systems

Rising electricity rates make solar panels an attractive alternative for New Jersey consumers trying to lower energy costs. Between federal and local incentives, it’s become more feasible and more affordable for homeowners in the state to switch to clean energy. One of the biggest incentives is a major tax credit included within the Inflation Reduction Act, providing a 30% rebate on the cost of clean energy additions to your household once tax season arrives. Solar panels purchased for New Jersey homes are also exempt from sales tax. Under the Successor…

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While investigating on the effects of wildfire smoke on rooftop PV installations, University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have found that solar arrays, due to their sensitivity to smoke, could serve as an early warning detection of wildfires by providing temporal and spatial information on the presence and approximate concentrations of smoke. February 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini From pv magazine global Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have investigated the effects of wildfires on the electricity production of rooftop PV systems and have concluded that residential…

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The inverter is the heart of a solar PV system. We explain how solar inverters work and help you pick the right inverter for your panels Solar panels generate free, renewable energy by converting the sun’s light into electricity. But that’s not the end of the story. To turn that electricity to the type of electricity you can use in your home, your panels need a solar inverter. A solar inverter, or photovoltaic (PV) inverter, converts direct current (DC) electricity, which your panels capture from sunlight, into alternating current (AC)…

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A solar inverter, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) inverter, plays a crucial role in solar power systems by converting variable direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into standard alternating current (AC). This conversion facilitates the seamless integration of solar energy into conventional AC-powered devices. One key metric in this context is the DC/AC ratio or Inverter Load Ratio (ILR), which highlights the difference between the solar array wattage and the inverter capacity. Market Overview The solar inverter market encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, experiencing substantial growth due…

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– Part of three-year collaboration with Shell to explore decarbonisation solutions in the built environment – Turnkey solar solutions by Cleantech Solar to advance Pan-United’s sustainability goals Singapore-listed concrete innovation leader Pan-United Corporation Ltd (“Pan-United”) is partnering with Cleantech Solar, a Singapore-headquartered renewable energy development company, to provide turnkey solar solutions. The project will consist of about 900 solar panels on the rooftops of its operational headquarters in Kaki Bukit, Singapore, and its slag grinding plant in Johor, Malaysia. Cleantech Solar is backed by Keppel Ltd., Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund,…

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UNSW Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke’s Impact on Solar Power and Suggests Early Detection Possibility In a ground-breaking study, researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have unveiled the profound impact of wildfire smoke on the efficacy of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems. The study, published in eScience, meticulously investigates the repercussions of the catastrophic 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia on solar energy production. Unmasking the Aftermath of Wildfires on Solar Power The wildfires of 2019-2020, considered disastrous on both national and global fronts, incinerated an estimated 243,000 square kilometers. These…

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Despite inclement weather affecting homes in fall, winter and spring, high electricity rates and attractive solar policies have made solar panels popular in the Bay State.  Massachusetts is among the top 10 states with the highest electricity rates, at 27.83 cents per kilowatt-hour on average in August 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration. The state’s average residential electric bill was $196.77 that month. Going solar could help lower your electricity bills, shield you from your utility’s price swings and reduce your home’s carbon emissions.  While still…

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STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS HRM closing five homeless encampments, including Grand Parade, Victoria Park | SaltWire Watch on YouTube: “HRM closing five homeless encampments, including Grand Parade, Victoria Park | SaltWire” Appleseed Energy’s belief is simple: switching to solar energy is good for the environment and customers’ pocketbooks. Gloria Hill, Appleseed administrator and co-owner, explains, “Obviously, solar is good for the environment because it saves on greenhouse gasses, and you make your own energy on your roof. It’s good for your pocketbook because you get rebates through the federal…

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All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Solar panels reduce your carbon footprint and increase your energy savings, but did you know they can also increase your home’s market value? Our guide explains how, plus provides tips to maximize your added value with a quality system from a top solar company.  How Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value? Most homeowners know that solar panels reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Those…

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  A NASA illustration of two kinds of space-based solar power systems it studied, comparing their cost and environmental impact with alternative energy sources. (credit: NASA) by Jeff FoustMonday, February 5, 2024 For more than a year and a half, the small community of researchers studying, and enthusiasts supporting, space-based solar power had been eagerly anticipating a report NASA was preparing on the subject. The study, announced at the International Space Development Conference in May 2022, was intended to reexamine the economics of SBSP based on technological advances and declining…

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