Could Solar Plants Be the Answer for End-of-Life EV Batteries? Solar PV plants and Electric Vehicles are deemed to be the undeniable future of energy and mobility. However, each of these have their share of limitations. Electric vehicles come with batteries that do not last beyond a decade, and solar plants suffer from intermittence due …
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A New Breakthrough in Ultra-Thin Solar Cells When one hears the word solar, an image of vast fields or roofs with rectangular blue panels likely comes to mind. But that is about to change. A new, ultra-thin and ultra-flexible solar cell has been developed and tested. This same research was undertaken at the Monash University, …
Amazon Closer to Going Total Solar Amazon has made quite a leap in their solar PV energy consumption, as they have decided to build 5 new utility-scale solar projects in the US, China and Australia. In over two decades of business, Amazon has gone a long way as far as size is concerned. With that …
Finally, a Map That Shows Solar Energy Sites Worldwide For the first time, we have access to a globally open dataset of solar power sites worldwide. Four researchers from the University of Southampton published a report in the Nature journal and have worked on the ‘Harmonised global datasets of wind and solar farm locations and …
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A Solar Cell Material That Might Change the Future The word bithiophenylethylammonium might look confusing. Well, it is a material that might have just become the key to high-efficiency solar power. When added to the surface of a perovskite, bithiophenylethylammonium stabilizes it, which is something scientists have been trying to achieve for years now. Perovskite …
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A New World Record for the Cheapest Solar Plant in the Land of Oil Abu Dhabi, an oil rich country, is building the world’s largest solar plant. This is a great proof of the inevitable transition to solar. But it is not just the size of the solar plant that widens our eyes, it is …
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Solar Officially Becomes the Cheapest Power Source for Most A new Bloomberg NEF study shows that prices for solar power have reached a record low. Solar PV, along with onshore wind are now the cheapest energy sources for two thirds of the world’s population. The interesting fact is that these two thirds of the population …
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The Impact on Solar PV During the COVID-19 Pandemic Within a few months, the Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy. All businesses are hit badly. The solar energy sector, however, is an interesting unfolding of a story. On the surface, the sector seems to have taken a hit like any other, however …
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Biggest Solar Tech to Look Out for in In about a century since the inception of solar PV, the technology has come a long way and experienced exponential growth in efficiencies and durability. At the same time, it underwent an exponential drop in costs, with a staggering 99% drop occurring in just 40 years. Interestingly, …
The Rise of Solar Microgrids Solar Microgrids are certain to rise in popularity in the coming years. Societies are expanding beyond cities, and the financials look better with community grids rather than traditional long-distance grids. Another important factor is that existing grid infrastructure continues to become outdated and inefficient. As well, microgrids present themselves as …
Nearly Half of U.S. Homeowners in Favor of Rooftop Solar A significant portion of homeowners in the U.S., specifically 46%, are in favor of purchasing a solar rooftop system. The number has increased from 40% in 2016. With 6% of homeowners having already installed a system, the percentage of homeowners favoring solar actually becomes 52%. …
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How North American States Are Pushing Clean Energy Forward At the beginning of the year, within a span of a few months, a number of states including California, Washington, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico passed a law for switching entirely to clean energy by 2045 or 2050. This is a remarkable milestone in the country’s …
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Solar Powered Pool Cleaners Enjoying the sun, barbecue, drinks, and family at the swimming pool is the perfect Sunday experience. However, to have the most pleasant experience, the pool needs to be clean. The problem is that it’s a tedious process to manually remove debris from the water. No one wants to do that. There …
Where Can You Install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station? Electric vehicle charging stations are flexible devices that can be installed outdoors (on an exterior wall) or indoors (in your garage), inside your property. More and more people are learning how to charge their electric vehicles at home. It is needed in order to switch to …
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10 Best EV Chargers in (Review) Electric vehicles have arrived, and they’re here to stay. What once was only a dream of Elon Musk, today has become a reality as the EV market is growing every year. It is expected that the market will reach almost 27 million units by 2030 from a 3 million …
10 Best Solar Powered Water Pump Kits in (Review) Everybody enjoys having a source of water in their garden or backyard. It provides a natural touch that no other element can provide. To add water to your landscape, you should think about installing a fountain or a small pond. That being said, stagnant water can …
10 Best Solar Birdbath Fountains in (Review) If you have a large area in the backyard, you might want to use it to make a beautiful garden. No garden is complete without flowers and animal life. Birds are essential in providing that colorful and relaxing atmosphere in any backyard. There are two ways to attract …
How the Trump Solar Panel Tariff Affects the Solar Industry Trump’s solar panel tariff was introduced in 2018, increasing the price of imported solar cells and solar panels by 30%. Since the import tariff is reduced by 5% each year, a 20% rate applies for 2020. However, the tariff does not increase the final price …
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10 Best Flexible Solar Panels in (Review) is on the rise and solar applications are advancing with cutting edge technology. Some solar panel technology enthusiasts are also outdoor lovers and have been expecting portable and highly efficient flexible panels. With the release of new and better flexible solar panels, they no longer need to wait. …
10 Best Solar Charge Controllers in (Review) A charge controller device is essential to prevent battery damage. It stands in-between your energy generation source, the solar panels, the energy storage component (battery), and the final load — guaranteeing correct and full control of energy flows and system protection. As important as it is, comparing different …
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