Domestic Solar Articles
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Why Solar Energy is the Best Solution for Pakistan?
The economic condition of Pakistan is devastated, and every year, the government tends to add extra tariffs on electricity consumption to manage the fiscal deficit. The recent increase of more than 7 rupees per unit is a clear indication of this situation. Pakistan produces over 60% of its total power using fossil fuels, such as gas and furnace oil. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the government ...
By Alpha Solar
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What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Clean Energy?
The inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States sparked auspicious investment into revitalizing renewable energy industries and helping make Americans’ lives more sustainable. That begins with the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy. This blog will briefly talk about the Inflation Reduction Act, its passage, why it is of such importance for the clean energy sector and ...
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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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Why 98% of commercial and industrial buildings aren’t getting the most value out of their solar installations
Solar installations at commercial and industrial buildings have soared in recent years, with businesses realizing that they’re smart investments. Part of the reason is that solar installations produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals. But not all solar installations are alike. According to a 2021 study by Berkeley Lab, 98 ...
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Going Solar? How It Works and How Much It Costs
If you're looking for ways to cut your home's energy costs, solar power is a clean, abundant, and renewable energy resource to consider. While solar energy from the sun is free, installing a solar energy system can be a costly investment. But with the growing financing options, tax benefits, and reduced cost to install residential solar systems, more people are looking to the sun to power their ...
By Solar Source
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Should you Clean Dirty Solar Panels to Increase Energy Output?
Dirty solar panels are a common dilemma for residential and large-scale solar installations of photovoltaic panels (solar panels). Typically, dirt from air pollution, agriculture, construction, and unpaved roads accumulates on the panels. The dirtier the solar panels are —the lower the electricity they will produce. But the question remains, are the benefits of regularly cleaning dirty ...
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Nest Solace Building - Case Study
The NEST SolAce building is covered by approximately 60m² of Kromatix™ blue-green solar glass. Kromatix™ technology is being coupled with photo-voltaic and thermal collectors creating a energy plus building ...
By Kromatix™ SA
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What If Solar Powered Homes Were the Norm?
Solar Powered Homes & California’s New Build Home Legislation Here at Greenshine New Energy we are big fans of all things solar, after all it’s great for the environment, saves energy and lowers energy costs. With the recent legislation passed in California requiring every new build home to have solar power which will take effect in the next two years, we wondered what would ...
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Meet Quintin Mecke on Climate Ride Bears Ears
We caught up with Quintin Mecke, who is embarking on his second Climate Ride mountain biking tour this year! Hey Q, why did you sign up? “How could I not participate? I love cycling, I love people, I love the planet and I am a firm believer that actions (especially when on two wheels!) speak louder than words. For all of us, the time is now for action.” What’s motivating ...
By Climate Ride
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Hitting the Trail with the Sun Behind Us
On October 11, 2019, a group of people gathered at the new Welcome Center for the start of the first solar tour by bicycle in the historic downtown district of Titusville, Florida. Titusville is located on the Indian River across from Kennedy Space Center. Creation of this bicycle tour brought together several themes, showcasing local examples of renewable energy for sustainability, past ...
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The Desire for Dial Phones Syndrome: Subsidizing Conventional Energy
When I served as a U.S. Senate aide in the 1970’s and ran the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in the 1980’s and 1990’s, I would constantly face the lament by oil state Democrats and corporate Republicans indignantly whining about federal and state government subsidies for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Now I strongly respond that nuclear energy received over ...
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3 Ways to Decide if Solar is Right for Your Home
So, you’ve heard about solar energy and how beneficial it can be, but you may be unsure if you can make it work for your home. Maybe you’re not even sure where to start, and it’s discouraging. Almost discouraging enough to make you give up the dream of a solar powered house. But in a last-ditch effort, you’ve scoured the internet to find a list of things to ponder when ...
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Phoebe Moore Riding to Fight Climate Despair
Meet Phoebe Moore, the captain of Team Moms Biking Off Steam. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety disorders in children, teen, and adults. She has been deeply concerned about climate change and knows that we all need to take action. As a mom and child psychologist, she has chosen to take on the challenge of riding from Bar Harbor to Boston to spread the message that we can ...
By Climate Ride
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Solar Microgrids and How They Help Our Communities
Solar energy is a great way for both homeowners and eco-friendly businesses to increase their energy independence. But most solar arrays remain connected to the grid, which means they lose some of their convenience when the grid loses power. This is because solar panels wired through the grid don’t really “store” energy. They work in tandem with the power grid to supply ...
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Home Biogas Systems in Australia
HomeBiogas has made its way into over 90 countries across the globe, but it has been making waves in one particularly special country: Australia. With Australia’s scenic landscape and plentiful sun, it is no wonder that it is home to such a thriving environmental movement. It is this, coupled with a strong desire to live independently from big energy companies imposing rising prices and ...
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How to Live Off the Grid?
1.Introduction Living off the grid brings memories of a cabin deep in the woods or a hut in the mountains. But in essence, off grid solar system is basically home solar systems providing electricity to private premises and not necessarily in connection with the public grid. Living off the grid is a state of autonomy. It is a way to avoid all the complications that come with sharing electricity ...
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How Energy Storage Can Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Adoption
Introduction Renewable energy offers a hopeful promise to reduce the energy sector’s carbon footprint, but many challenges must be addressed before it can be more extensively integrated into our society. One of the greatest barriers to widespread adoption is quite simply that due to the nature of renewable energy – the fact that it is produced only when solar rays, wind, etc. are ...
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Double nomination for AES Solar
AN installation handled by our team at AES Solar is in the running for a national award. And we are also delighted to have been selected as a finalist for a local business award too. We will find out if our installation for Craigdon Mountain Sports at the Pentland Outdoor Centre in Edinburgh has won the Sustainable Scotland Award in The Green Energy Awards at a glittering ceremony on December ...
By AES Ltd
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A Special Salute to Veterans
Veterans Day serves as a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of our country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. On this special day, we salute all veterans and in particular want to recognize the growing ranks of veterans working in solar. For the solar industry, which is one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S., Veterans Day ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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