Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics (Video)
Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics A short introduction to Solar Photovoltaic energy generation. Video Rating: 4.8071747 / 5
Read MoreChina Limits Solar Manufacturing, May Drive Consolidation
China, the world’s biggest maker of solar panels, will limit construction of new photovoltaic manufacturing plants to curb excess capacity, a move that may spur consolidation within the industry.
Solar Power Surges On Turkish Policy Backing
Mid-June saw Turkey open applications for its first ever solar support programme, with licenses for up to 600 MW of capacity set to be issued across 27 regions.
Read MoreResidential Solar in the Ontario microFIT Project: Three Families’ Experiences
The Ontario microFIT program was launched in 2009 as part of Ontario’s provincial government’s efforts to increase the production of renewable energy. The program provides participants with the opportunity to develop a “micro” renewable electricity generation project on their privately owned property that uses solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, waterpower, or bioenergy (biogas, biomass, landfill gas). I have asked three families who navigated the process of microFIT solar installations to share their experience by answering some questions.
Will Germany Reject Smart Meters?
While we in the energy sector are used to thinking of Germany as a global leader in the adoption of new energy technologies, recent analysis points to an area where this may not be the case — and it’s mainly due to privacy issues.
The Future of Energy Infrastructure
Transmission lines hold much of the same challenge and promise of the interstate highway system a century ago. The transmission network – the high voltage, long distance power lines that carry electricity from power facilities and into communities – is currently a patchwork system, lacking centralized organization or planning. Assuming that America
The Next Wireless Revolution, in Electricity
More than a quarter of the world has no electricity. The good news is it is now possible to buy
Read MoreA Bet on the Environment
The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them.
Read MoreThe New Nuclear Craze
Fears of climate change are no reason to revive a doomed energy source. …read more
Read MoreIn Pursuit of the Perfectly Passive
An eco-friendly home that started one man’s career as a green architect evolves, like the chemical-free gardens outside. …read more
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