Solar energy is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable to homeowners, making it a popular choice for alternative energy sources. However, many people are still unsure about the solar power capability of their homes, often asking whether a 5kW solar system can run a house. Such a question is a complex one, and depends on several factors, including the household's energy consumption, locati...
Rooftop solar mounting systems installations are heavily penalized in Cambodia, with solar arrays capped at 50% of the contracted load and charged a monthly capacity fee. At the end of April, the nation's Ministry of Mines and Energy published a document, “Principles for permitting the use of rooftop solar power in Cambodia” that outlines new principles to streamline the permitting process of roof...
Building Integrated Photovoltaics The world has witnessed a significant increase in energy demand in the past few decades. With a rapidly growing population and increased economic activities, the demand for energy is expected to double by 2050. To meet this surge in demand, it is important to harness renewable energy and promote sustainable practices. Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is on...
Columbia Law School of New York has released its third annual round up of anti-renewable energy legislation filed across the U.S. The report, Opposition to Renewable Energy in the United States – May 2023 Edition, aims to document local and state restrictions on, and opposition to, the siting of renewable energy projects from 1995 to May 2023. The authors contend that “local opposition to renewabl...
As the name implies, the ground solar mounting system will be located on the ground. The main advantage of ground mounted systems is that there is a wide range of options to choose from, depending on your location, your needs and the proposed design. Ground mounted solar racking options you can choose from are: #1 Foundation mounts Foundation mounts are the most common ground mounted structures. T...
Source: pv magazine USA In late 2022, pv magazine USA identified a hit rate of more than 50% of utility solar mounting systems attaching energy storage. A midwestern utility retiring the 1.95 GW R.M. Schahfer coal generation facility in Indiana is contributing to that growing trend. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) activated a 465 MW solar portfolio consisting of NIPSCO’s first two...
What are Solar Roof Flashing Kits? Solar roof flashing kits are innovative and customizable systems designed to securely integrate solar panels onto rooftops. Comprising a combination of high-quality materials and technical components, these kits enable seamless installation and ensure the efficient function of solar panels on various types of roofs. Key Features of Solar Roof Flashing Kits: Durab...
A group of researchers in Turkey has developed a new model to include flood and erosion risk to PV project siting. The scientists claim that fixed-distance buffer zones are not sufficient to protect solar farms from flood and erosion hazards, stressing that determining a certain distance from dams currently still lacks a scientific basis. “When we initially delved into articles related to the opti...
Swedish scientists have created a new automated model that they claim offers “superior performance” in identifying small, decentralized solar systems from aerial images. Such an automated eco-friendly solar mounting systems is said to be a useful tool to assist many stakeholders in the PV industry, as it can supply policymakers, authorities, and financial evaluators with accurate data. The novel m...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded up to $11.8 million in funding to a consortium or organizations, including utility Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), which is looking to build California’s first full-scale direct air capture and storage eco-friendly solar mounting systems of hubs. This funding will be used to study a regional carbon management hub in California’s Kern...
Boston-based startup Form Energy recently announced it has been awarded a $12 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to deploy a 10 MW/1000 MWh pilot battery project in New York by 2026. This will be Form Energy’s first grid-scale project in the state following similar announcements in Colorado and Minnesota. Form Energy’s iron-air battery technol...
