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Do Solar Panels Work at Night?
We all know that the sun shines during the day but what happens to solar panels when the sun goes down? Do solar panels work at night? This article explores this topic in further detail. The Short Answer No, they…
How to Own a Solar Roof?
Introduction: The future is indeed bright for solar power A brief overview of solar power across the globe By the end of 2018, global cumulative installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reached about 512 gigawatts (GW), and global PV installations for…
Solar Roof Shingles vs Solar Panels
Comparison The best way of comparing solar shingles to solar panels is to take a look at their key differences. This will help you decide which is more suited to your particular needs. Looks & Appearance We all want our…
Rooftop solar installation price will temporarily increase in 2022
A recent report by the leading data and analytics specialist GlobalData reveals that the value chain of the solar industry has experienced a significant hindrance since the pandemic outbreak in 2020. This situation is primarily due to a rise in…
What Is Standing Seam Metal Roofing?
Standing seam metal roofing is defined as a concealed fastener metal panel system that features vertical legs and a broad, flat area between the two legs. It’s also described as having raised seams, or vertical legs, that rise above the…
Photovoltaic power generation, rich coal resources in North China
North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region transmitted 246.7 billion kWh of electricity to other parts of the country last year, ranking first among all provincial-level regions in China for 17 consecutive years. Electricity generated from new energy including wind and…
Solar energy’s vital contribution to meeting climate change goals
The Government of Nova Scotia Canada today announced a welcome commitment to support the long-term sustainability of the solar industry in this province. “The Government of Nova Scotia has shown real leadership in standing up for the rights of solar…
Commodity prices affect the investment costs of solar PV and onshore wind
How do commodity prices affect the investment costs of solar PV and onshore wind? We estimate that key commodities and freight costs make up about 15% of total utility-scale solar PV and onshore wind investment costs. Solar PV’s largest cost…
Impact of rising commodity and energy prices on solar PV
What is the impact of increasing commodity and energy prices on solar PV, wind and biofuels? Rising commodity prices have increased the cost of producing solar PV modules, wind turbines and biofuels worldwide. This situation has short-term implications for equipment…
Germany introduces new renewable energy law
Germany’s parliament has approved today, at the third reading, a draft of the reform of the country’s renewable energy law, the so-called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most…
Japan’s Struggle to Drive Down Renewables Costs
U.S.-owned analyst Wood Mackenzie has predicted Japan is on track to overshoot its 2030 renewable energy target but will have to work harder to drive down the cost of solar and wind energy if it is also to achieve its…
Australian credits renewables for electricity price decline
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its draft determination for the Default Market Offer (DMO) 2021-2022, and it provides good news for consumers – especially those living in New South Wales, southeastern Queensland, and South Australia. The good news…