The United States sits on the precipice of what could be a monumental solar boom set to play out over the next five years, with developers in the country having applied to build 139GW worth of large-scale solar projects as of the end of 2018. Announced at the start of 2019, pv magazine revealed that there was over […]
According to FAO estimates, by 2025 nearly 2 billion people may not have enough drinking water to satisfy their daily needs. One of the possible solutions to this problem is desalination, namely treating seawater to make it drinkable. However, removing salt from seawater requires 10 to 1000 times more energy than traditional methods of freshwater […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the solar market is exploding right now, with plenty of new solar energy sources and energy storage solutions being announced. And in the wake of new federal buy-ins, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent pledge to contribute $53 million to new photovoltaic (PV) and solar energy projects, it’s […]
Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. They share information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress in the U.S. and beyond. As the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), they work with individuals and […]
Did you know that solar energy is at the root of many holiday traditions? December is a time for celebrating faith, family…and the power of the sun! The gathering of family and friends to celebrate faith and community is a welcome break from the long, dark winter, no matter your cultural heritage. But many of […]
Generators have been an instrumental equipment in houses or areas that face a lot of fluctuations in electricity levels. Generally, you have seen that these generators work on electricity but with the use of solar energy, you now get a solar generator that does not use electricity to power the different appliances in the house. It operates […]
If other states follow the California proposal to require solar on all new home builds, the United States could have three times as much solar power as it does now, reckon analysts at Environment America who have produced a new report on the issue. Installing solar panels on all new US homes built from 2020 to 2026 […]
As smart inverter requirements proliferate, cybersecurity needs to keep pace. The solar industry’s relentless focus on cost has been very effective. Most major global utility solar PV markets now have prices below $1 per watt. This is down from more than $1.50 per watt in 2015, thanks in large part to lower prices for components […]
One of the newer developments is the use of bifacial panels. The solar industry is anything but stagnant. Most folks not focused on this sector will find the technology decisions surrounding a solar installation today are much more complex than just a year or two ago. Along with ongoing developments in solar cell makeup, there […]
Be Appreciative Make sure to not take for granted the many things you have that you did nothing to earn, such as life itself, the beauty of nature, the great country we live in, or the love of family and friends. Be Grateful We believe one of the greatest lessons in life we can learn is […]