Category: Solar Systems

In a significant move toward sustainable practices, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has undertaken a project to deploy 55 independent 10kW solar energy systems, meeting the power needs of agricultural farms in North Batinah. Launched as part of the fourth edition of the Mustadeem program in collaboration with bp Oman and Nafath Renewable Energy, the initiative signifies the government’s dedication to food security and sustainable farming. Targeting areas affected by Cyclone Shaheen, the solar-powered systems, primarily operating water pumps, contribute to energy self-sufficiency and resilience in…

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The right storage battery lets you use solar electricity in the dark, as well as when the sun shines – but it pays to get the right size Solar panels are brilliant at generating electricity, but they can’t store it for using after the sun goes down. That means if you use most of your electricity after dark, you’re not getting the best out of your solar investment. But there’s an easy fix: add a solar battery, so you can store electricity in it and draw from it day and…

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Researchers assessed the effect of solar energy projects on poverty in China and determined that PV systems can play a role in reducing multiple dimensions of poverty while also contributing to environmental protection. February 1, 2024 Bernadette Geyer Researchers from the University of Zurich and Wuhan University have assessed how solar energy resources affect social and economic development to reduce poverty in China, using empirical data from the country’s Photovoltaic Poverty Alleviation Project (PPAP). Through PPAP, the government provides monetary and material assistance for the installation of PV systems, which…

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It’s important to choose efficient solar panels, but you don’t always need to choose the most efficient model. Here are some scenarios when selecting the most efficient panels makes sense: 1. You want to maximize your solar production You may want your system to produce as much electricity as possible. Or, you might want to buy the least amount of electricity from your utility but have limited roof space. In either of these cases, you should choose the highest-efficiency solar panel. 2. Higher-efficiency solar panels will save you money Highly…

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Solar-related stocks, which have been rallying in the run up to the Budget 2024, were in demand in Thursday’s (February 1) trading session after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced in the Budget 2024 that the government will provide 300 units free power for homes with rooftop solar panels. “About 1 crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity per month,” FM Sitharaman said during her interim budget speech. Following the announcement, shares of solar and green energy related stocks jumped up to 7%…

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Piedmont Community College (PCC) and Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) have announced a partnership aimed at addressing the growing workforce needs of the energy industry. Cypress Creek has provided $25,000 in funding to PCC for programs focused on preparing students for careers in solar energy. Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, President of PCC, expressed gratitude for Cypress Creek’s donation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in workforce development. She stated, “We are grateful to Cypress Creek Renewables for their donation, and we look forward to this collaboration as we join forces in…

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Clean Earth Energy is a provider of renewable energy to UK businesses and over the past three years has installed different solar power systems for four businesses across Portland. Cllr Jim Draper, Portland Town Council chair, said: “The council is delighted to see local businesses on Portland embracing solar energy investments. This shift towards locally produced energy is vital for the island’s sustainable future.” The largest installation is the 127-kW system for Eurotubes in May 2023 – an engineering business which has been running from premises in Portland for 35 years. Shock…

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Duke Energy expects its electricity charge for residential customers to ease somewhat, although exactly how much and what to expect for the following two years remain to be determined, the utility informed state regulators on Wednesday. There are many moving parts to Duke’s preparation for setting rates for the next three years, including declines in fuel and other costs and expected investments ahead to harden electricity distribution systems and bring on more solar energy. “This proposal offers what our customers want – a more reliable energy system using cleaner energy,”…

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In a lecture room at the Electrical Engineering Department of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae, Morobe Province, participants of a three-week long ‘Renewable Energy’ Training stood in awe as the lecturer demonstrated how a smart electricity grid works. As the students gathered around the device, the lecturer explained how the grid could simultaneously utilise wind, hydro and solar power to produce clean energy. When one energy source turned off, the others would continue to produce power and ensure continued electricity supply. The lecturer asserted that such…

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Oxford PV says it has set a new world record for most efficient solar panel, produced in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.  The panel achieved a 25% conversion efficiency, an increase from the more typical 24% efficiency of commercial modules, the company added. Oxford PV, a spin-out of the University of Oxford, is developing perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells, which have a theoretical maximum efficiency of more than 43%. “Our record-breaking solar panels demonstrate that we are on the cusp of the next solar revolution, which will…

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