Solar Panels Articles
-
Discover the future of solar energy
At its annual forum, World Economic announced that "by 2030, solar energy could become the most important energy source for electricity and heat production in much of the world." So while solar power remains marginal in the global energy mix, we are forced to see that it is growing exponentially and worldwide. Indeed, solar energy seems to be the great energy of the future due to its multiple ...
By Abora Solar
-
Economics of Solar Power Plant: Here’s Your 5 Minutes Analytic Read on Renewable Energy
Until a few years ago, topics like global warming, sustainability and climate change were terms that were only brought up in academic debates and discussions. However, in the last decade, people on a global level have begun to witness a massive amount of change in their lifestyle and surroundings, which is directly connected with environmental degradation. Now, since climate change is a vast and ...
-
DC metering ,The `new darling` of new energy metering
With the sharply increase in demand for fast charging and renewable energy, the demand for DC circuits becoming more and more common. With the proliferation of DC circuits, the need for powerful DC metering technology has surfaced. DC metering systems now have many of the key functions in AC metering, including data logging and powerful communication protocols. A large scale demand for DC ...
-
Net Zero Home: DIY (Do It Yourself)
We have never spent more time in our own homes than we have in the past twelve months. It is no surprise then that consumer spending on home improvements is one sector that continues to experience growth, along with digital entertainment and consumer electronics. At the same time, 2020 has been a wakeup call for many to protect our planet. Tackling the climate emergency continues to gain ...
-
California solar installers: 3 offers to make your business stand out
There’s arguably never been a more exciting time for solar businesses in the U.S. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, solar accounted for 56 percent of all new electricity-generating capacity added in the first half of 2021. And this is only the beginning of the solar construction boom. Nowhere is this growth more apparent than in California, where installers are in a race ...
-
What is Trina Solar - Solar Panels
Sun can pay your electricity bills. Availability of abundant solar energy can replace fossil fuel which is getting exhausted as the years pass by. Solar energy falling on the earth in one hour can power the entire earth for an entire year. Solar energy is a cost – effective and a long-term investment as it results in significant saving on your electricity bill. Solar Energy reduces the ...
-
Could Grid Modernization Provide the Path to a More Equal Society?
Smart grids have been in the headlines for over a decade. Today we’ve finally reached an impasse: our existing energy infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose. It is crumbling under the weight of abnormal weather conditions, demand fluctuations, and momentous changes to baseloads, historically supported by fossil fuels. Just a few short months ago, flash flooding across Europe left many ...
-
To innovate in the electrical distribution sector, we must find sparks of inspiration
Electrical distribution can be easily overlooked in daily life. It’s out of sight and mind – electrical equipment is concealed within unassuming metal boxes and substations, while transmission lines run under our streets or are suspended above them. It can be easy to forget that distribution is a crucial element of our electrified world, a fact we are reminded of when the lights go ...
-
Project - Lockfield Home
The Lockfield Home is an off the grid home that our first to combat against dirty electricity. Solar panels, skylights and thermal concrete walls all work together to trap heat and power this home. Non-toxic materials were used as ...
-
A Worthy Choice: All-in-one Lithium Battery Storage Solar System
Household energy storage batteries have been on the market for many years and left many varieties and sizes to choose from. Due to the rapid development of lithium technology, modern lithium battery systems quickly replace traditional lead-acid batteries, because manufacturers have developed intelligent and modular systems to adapt to different energy storage applications. A large number of ...
-
DSOs are the Gatekeepers of our Net-Zero Future: A Conversation with Eurelectric
80% of global CO2 emissions are due to the production and consumption of energy Climate change is primarily an energy challenge. Today 80% of global CO2 emissions are due to energy production and consumption. In 2019, power generation accounted for nearly 45% of those emissions, while demand-side emissions corresponded to 55% of the total. We can still limit global heating to 1.5°C, but ...
-
How to Choose the Best Flexible Solar Panels
Flexible solar panels are increasingly popular because they are lightweight, durable, and flexible. Moreover, they can be adapted to power all sorts of applications and pair nicely with batteries. However, flexible solar panels cost varies depending on materials, features, materials, quality, efficiency, size, capacity, and even the brand itself. But then again, it is not necessary to buy the ...
-
Sustainable Energy for Industry: Navigating the World of Sustainability for a Better Future
The breakout of novel coronavirus in March 2020 has impacted almost all sectors of our society, be it healthcare, educational, or industrial. Steadily, every country is awakening to the importance of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future. In this article, we will bring under purview why it is imperative for industries to switch to sustainable energy. First, let us begin by understanding the ...
-
Why microgrids are an effective business resilience option for building owners
As companies across the globe push to embrace sustainable energy models, they are adding solar generating assets to their facilities as a way of reducing fossil fuel consumption and carbon footprint. The increased deployment of renewable solar energy sources is acting as one of the key energy market drivers. According to the analyst firm MarketsandMarkets, the global microgrid market is projected ...
-
How power monitoring can improve sustainability, efficiency, and resilience
Earlier this year, U.S. President Biden announced “a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030.” While governments around the globe make stronger sustainability commitments, more businesses are strengthening their own. This is confirmed in a 2020 KPMG survey that found 90% of “top ...
-
Customer-sited solar: four pathways to maximize the green energy revolution’s potential
Decarbonizing power generation is pivotal in the fight against climate change. Accounting for circa 30% of global energy related CO2 emissions, the sector is responsible for more emissions than any other industry. Decarbonizing how we generate energy is a mammoth task. Fortunately, we have the technology today to ensure that, with selective policy intervention, power generation becomes the first ...
-
Project - Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Search for renewable energy which would address the needs of the future has been an important issue world over. Zen Engineering has recently collaborated with various important companies locally and abroad, to supply an integrated package for generating renewable energy, based on the clients ...
-
States Wrestle with Making Net Metering More Equitable
California has blown open a debate about net metering and whether some rollbacks might be needed to ensure a more equitable and resilient grid. For those in the sustainability industry, getting net metering policies adopted has been hard fought—and looking back, generally hard won. Net metering (the practice in which utilities credit customers for the excess electricity generated by ...
-
How sun sensors work
At Solar MEMS we are fascinated by sun sensors: they are our core products and we know them inside out. Today, we would like to explain how the most common types of sun sensors available in the aerospace market work. Sun sensors are navigation instruments that are used in space to establish the direction and position of the sun in relation with the satellite or spacecraft. In the aerospace ...
-
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
Need help finding the right suppliers? Try XPRT Sourcing. Let the XPRTs do the work for you