solar panel module Articles
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Why You Should Install Solar Panels on Your Minnesota Farm
Farming and agriculture are integral to our country’s infrastructure, and solar energy is integral to sustaining that infrastructure in the coming years. With our increasing global population, more and more people need to be fed. This is increasing a demand for high-yield crops and well-bred livestock at a time when climate change is challenging farmers’ livelihoods. Farmers who ...
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The steps for installing a solar racking system
You’ve decided to go solar and plan to install a solar PV system on your rooftop. Let’s get into the necessary steps needed to install the solar racking system onto your roof in order to start reaping the benefits of your new solar-paneled roof. First, you need to make sure that your roof is strong enough for solar installation and to support the weight of the solar panels. ...
By KB Racking
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Alternative Energy Meets Business: How Creative Business Models are Bringing Solar to the Average Joe
As the solar industry matures, particularly photovoltaic (PV) technology, the cost of solar panels has plummeted. PV module prices have dropped from $1.78/W in Q1 2011 to $0.94/W in Q1 2012, spurring a record amount of PV installations for Q1 2012 at 506 MW. This figure shouldn’t be taken out of context—the solar industry faces challenges over the next few years as political climates ...
By Connexion
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Look what’s cooking in the world of renewable energy
The solar and wind innovations that got us where we are today — and those waiting in the wings — point to a hopeful future. Inside a sprawling single-story office building in Bedford, Mass., in a secret room known as the Growth Hall, the future of solar power is cooking at more than 2,500 °F. Behind closed doors and downturned blinds, custom-built ovens with ambitious names like ...
By Ensia
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Solar PV Testing
Introduction The time is now for clean, renewable energy technologies. Favorable government tax credits, a decreased dependency upon oil, and the need to stimulate the economy are just three of the planets that have aligned, favoring the expansion of technologies that harness the sun’s energy. Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules and panels strive to improve product effi ciency, ...
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Over the last 10 years, the rapid growth of the solar industry has demanded attention. Large agencies such as Tesla and the European Union are embracing solar as the wave of the future. From solar panels on rooftops to solar street lights, the solar is now a major player on the world stage. With all this talk about solar, have you ever wondered how a solar panel actually ...
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MGM makes transformers for solar applications
Scientists have high confidence that global temperatures will continue to rise for decades to come, largely due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which includes more than 1,300 scientists from the United States and other countries, forecasts a temperature rise of 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. Increasing ...
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Quick Guide to Smart Modules
While solar softwares can help design the optimal PV system, the components you select will also make a difference in achieving the desired energy production. One particular component type—the smart module—has been increasing in popularity because of its benefits compared to traditional modules. If you haven’t considered smart modules (also known as DC-optimized modules) ...
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Solar Lights for Parking Lots: The Design Basics You Need to Know
There are a few basic design principles of solar parking lot lights. To gain deeper insight into a cost-effective solar PV system design, here's what you need to know. What is Solar PV System? Solar PV system uses photovoltaics (PV) to transform sunlight into electricity. Solar-powered photovoltaic panels, also called modules, contain photovoltaic cells. These cells convert incoming sunlight ...
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Why is my electric bill so high with solar panels?
In theory, solar panels are a great idea. You get them installed, they start to produce electricity and you become energy independent. Goodbye electric bills. Ta-ta surprise energy charges. Adios grueling customer service calls. Well, not quite. While solar panels will absolutely reduce your monthly electricity bill, there's a common misconception that once a solar system is up and running, ...
By Lumin
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