Rooftop Solar's Unspoken Truth: Fires and Safety Risks are Uncomfortably Common
Due to inconsistent installation practices, intense manufacturer competition, and sometimes conflicting motives between Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers and end-owners, the risk of fires looming on rooftop installations is uncomfortably common.
NREL Creates Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions.
Making Solar an Even Safer Investment
As more businesses, utilities, and state bodies look to solar energy to help them meet their carbon reduction goals and cut energy costs, safety is coming under ever more scrutiny.
New Legislation on PFAS May Affect Your Fire Suppression System
One of the primary problems with PFAS is their "persistence." Persistence means they can persist in soil, water, and in the human body … for years. Exposure to water, air, and sunlight does little to degrade them, thus they are known as "forever" chemicals.
A Tiny Plexiglass House Featuring RT-MINI Closes Deals on the Spot
"I wanted my customers to see the product up close for themselves, not just view an iPad demo," he said. "So, I built a tiny house using plexiglass and mounted RT-MINI II on the roof."
PVEL Reveals Top Performing Manufacturers in 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), the leading independent test lab for the downstream solar and energy storage industry published its 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, which names 122 model types of PV modules from 25 manufacturers as Top Performers in PVEL's testing.
6 Steps to Take to Become Carbon-Neutral
Some regions are preventing further damage by minimizing carbon emissions. Residents, companies and communities can become carbon-neutral by following six conservation steps that may also help countries achieve their sustainability goals.
Digitizing the Energy Transition: How Are Digital Technologies Accelerating Decarbonization?
With growing energy demand and increasing focus on energy security and supply resiliency, governments and businesses alike have turned to digital strategies to shape the new energy landscape.
Custom Installation Creates Net Zero SoCal Home
This project, like most, came with its share of challenges and requests from a discerning homeowner who wanted top quality. The ask: plan and install a solar system to handle the high electricity needs of this large home with a customized design and clean aesthetics.
The Future of Distributed Wind in the United States: Considerations for Unlocking Terawatt-Level Potential
NREL's Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study Finds the Most Promising Locations, Sectors for Distributed Wind To Play a Meaningful Role in the U.S. Energy Future
Are EVs as Clean as They Seem?
EV production is similar to thermal cars - raw materials are extracted, processed, transferred and engineered to assemble the vehicle. However, manufacturing EVs generates more carbon emissions than their conventional counterparts.
Transition To Clean Energy With Vanadium Battery Technology
A successful transition to clean energy requires safe, cost-effective, and reliable energy storage systems. Such storage systems will also be necessary to improve the efficiency of the electrical distribution grid by reducing power surges and balancing the load over time.
On-time Foundation Installation on Flood-prone and High Slope Site
When assessing the site, the installation team noticed some challenges that would make foundation installation difficult-a 21% north and south slope, rocky terrain, and drainage swales.
Case Study - Outfitting an Off-Grid Canvas Geodesic Dome - Part 1
The setup would consist of a 24ft canvas geodesic dome, an outdoor kitchen, a separate enclosed bathroom, and a utility trailer with solar panels mounted on the roof and all the required electrical inside.
NREL Scientists Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production Method
Perovskite materials may hold the potential to play an important role in a process to produce hydrogen in a renewable manner, according to an analysis from scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
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