When the first silicon solar cell was developed back in 1954 it had an efficiency of just 6 percent. Fast forward 70 years and researchers in laboratory settings are now developing cells that are nearly 40 percent efficient. Those improvements […]
Commercial buildings have always been one of the top consumers of nonrenewable energy, particularly fossil fuels like crude oil, natural gas and coal. But with the increasingly noticeable effects of global warming, commercial players are becoming more proactive in using
If you live in a rural area, you may be considering installing a wind turbine to generate your own electricity. Wind turbines are becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to reduce their energy costs and become more self-sufficient.
Photovoltaic modules release power depending on the amount of sun that hits them, meaning the power they generate fluctuates based on how much sun strikes the module. Although solar technology is becoming much more reliable, it’s still not a source
Canadian solar technology manufacturer Mitrex has announced the launch of a new solar-integrated façade cladding that mimics the look of traditional brick. The technology, called Solar Brick, can be applied to new or existing buildings and is suitable for recladding
This article is excerpted from Lonny Grafman and Joshua Pearce’s book, To Catch the Sun: Inspiring Stories of Communities Coming Together to Harness Their Own Solar Energy, and How You Can Do It Too! A charge controller regulates battery voltage
Solar generators are a renewable, much quieter and cleaner alternative to those loud grumbling gas-powered generators that are annoying to be around. Although you might think solar would be a limited source of energy for this kind of application, solar
The cost of solar panels has been dropping dramatically in the past few years, particularly with China’s massive economy of scale churning out panels at such low cost, making them more affordable than ever before. But, even though solar systems
A rough estimate suggests that the total amount of sunlight that reaches the earth’s surface is sufficient to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a year. With a resource this powerful, it doesn’t just make sense to harness this
Have you ever thought about shifting from traditional energy to solar energy for your home? More and more people are investing in solar panels for their homes. It’s not just about doing the planet a favour. People are also installing
