- Articles, Stories & Interviews
Can Solar Panels Be Recycled?
If you anticipate your solar company to thrive for the next two decades, it’s time to begin thinking about the responsibility we have to ensure modules stay out of our nation’s landfills.
O&M Considerations for Residential and C&I Rooftop Solar
This white paper aims to provide an overview of the US utility rooftop solar market, and the main challenges it faces in terms of O&M
How Does Heat Affect Solar Inverters?
Inverters, like all semiconductor-based equipment, are sensitive to overheating and, in general, operate best at cooler temperatures, while suffering power losses and damage at higher internal temperatures.
What Are the Benefits of a National Energy Grid?
Whether it's saving every electricity customer money or hardening our infrastructure against climate change, it's hard to imagine another project right now that looks as appealing, practical and unifying as developing a national energy grid.
When Cars Think for Us: Autonomous Vehicles and the Role of Energy Storage
In this article, I discuss the primary reasons why autonomous vehicles are emerging, what factors go into developing self-driving cars, and how energy storage is a vital part of autonomous vehicle design.
How to Lower Customer Acquisition Costs
Gone are the days of block walking and door knocking for new customers or paying for old leads. Instead, social media and customer generated reviews are lowering the cost of getting local and interested prospects asking about solar.
DLS Converts 2 Million Pounds of Label Waste into Clean Energy
DLS, a national label converter, finds a cost-effective waste management solution that saves 2 million pounds of label matrix annually from reaching landfills while providing a clean burning fuel source for energy companies.
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American Wind Week 2018 kicks off
Wind power supporters organize nearly 30 events nationwide in recognition of U.S. leadership in wind power and its benefits
REC Launches World's First n-Type Mono Solar Panel with Twin Design
The new panel breaks fresh ground for REC and the industry: this is the first solar panel to combine n-type mono half-cut cells with a twin-panel design, and promises excellent power output of up to 330 watt peak allied to lasting performance.
Engineers pioneer greener and cheaper technique for biofuel production
This is a major breakthrough in metabolic engineering and exhibits a foundational milestone in sustainable and cost-effective production of renewable biofuels and chemicals.
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SD Mines Researchers Explore Hydraulic Fracturing to Expand Geothermal Energy
The process could enhance the use of the earth's own heat as a source of clean energy.
Vind 2018 - Sweden
Natural Power will be exhibiting at the Nordic region's largest wind power conference, Vind 2018, on 24th and 25th October at Münchenbryggeriet - The Brewery - a prestigious conference centre in Stockholm, Sweden.
Daqo New Energy Begins Pilot Production at New Phase 3B Polysilicon Production Facility
The Company expects the Phase 3B facility will ramp up to full production capacity and expand its total production capacity to 30,000 MT by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
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SolarEdge Technologies - EV Charging Single Phase Inverter
The SolarEdge PV inverter combines sophisticated digital control technology with efficient power SolarEdge's EV charging single phase inverter offers homeowners the ability to charge electric vehicles up to six times faster than a standard Level 1 charger through an innovative solar boost mode that utilizes grid and PV charging simultaneously. This product is the world's first EV charger with an integrated PV inverter. Reducing the hassle of installing separately a standalone EV charger and a PV inverter, the EV charging inverter eliminates the need for additional wiring, conduit and a breaker installation. By installing an EV charger that is integrated with an inverter, no additional dedicated circuit breaker is needed, saving space and ruling out a potential upgrade to the main distribution panel. Whether you own an EV now or just want to be EV-ready, future-proof your home with SolarEdge.
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Megan Ray Nichols - Contributing Author
Megan Ray Nichols is a blogger and freelance science writer. She posts weekly on her blog, Schooled By Science, about the latest news in science and technology. When she isn't writing, Megan enjoys reading and hiking.
