Solar power systems are a growing way to generate electricity on-site for homes and businesses with reduced or no dependence on the electricity grid — depending on the type of installation. This article walks you through the stages of power conversion so you’ll better understand the anatomy of solar systems. Note: Not all solar systems…
Building concepts are always changing, and many structures are effective at providing shelter. However, considering the astronomical cost of building any structure these days, shouldn’t they do more? I think so. A carport is something that provides much-needed shelter from paint-destroying sunlight as well as rain and hail. It can even limit the amount of…
A team of researchers from the Utah Power Electronics Lab at Utah State University has developed solar energy systems using discarded electric vehicle batteries. The team submitted it as part of the American-Made Solar Prize competition and was one of 10 finalists. Projects like these address both the electronic waste potential of electric vehicle batteries…
Australian data center provider Iris has doubled its fundraising round to $40 million AUD ($30.7 million USD) ahead of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company provides data center services for computing applications requiring high performance and efficiency, such as machine learning, genomics and research, rendering and visualization, mining, and more. They do so using…
Solar pole lights provide your yard with security, beauty, and add something new to your homestead. You can install them along your driveway, pathway, or garden. These slim and upright features come with an internal bulb, which is mounted on a post. The lamp is well protected from elements by a frame. The more you…
Rooftop solar systems have been catching on in recent years, and the three most common configurations for these systems are: Net metered with no energy storage: This feeds the power generated by your solar system to the power grid where it can be sold to your neighbours. Depending on your region and utility company, you…
Reading past predictions on markets or technology is always fun to review. The goal of a good forecaster is very straightforward: To provide you a future road map on where you are going, and how to get there, based on given information provided. These early prognosticators who went on a limb with given information to…
The reliability of perovskite solar cells has improved, taking them a step closer to domination.
I built a plug and play solar system concept that integrates the necessary inverter, charge controller, battery, 12 Volt solar input, 120 Volt power outlets, and transfer switch to make the installation of solar systems as easy, quick, and cheap as possible.
If you’re interested in installing solar panels, and want a quick cost estimate, here’s a calculator that can help you out.
IKEA will open Missouri’s largest solar rooftop power plant yet, adding to the numerous solar systems they have installed over the past few years.
The Playa Solar 2 power plant’s power is being sold to NV Energy at a staggeringly-low 3.87 cents/kWh.