By Kelsey Misbrener New systems for distributed energy resources and distributed generation, as well as energy storage will overtake utilities’ reliance on energy efficiency and demand response/demand side management to ease pressure on the grid and reduce dependence on fossil fuels over the next three to five years, according to new research from the Association…
By [email protected] It’s official. All new homes in California must incorporate solar power starting in 2020. The California Energy Commission (CEC) passed the measure in May as an update to the state’s 2019 Title 24, Part 6, Building Energy Efficiency Standards. On Wednesday, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) signed off on the plan —…
By Clayton Cornell The best solar panels for you aren’t always the most efficient options If you’re looking for the best solar panels in 2018 for your new solar installation, you might be drawn to superlatives like “most efficient” or “highest wattage”, but likely the best panels for you aren’t a premium, high-efficiency option (though…
By Joshua S Hill Progress across the European Union on the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing, according to new data released last week by the European Environment Agency, due to an increase in energy consumption which is eating away at any gains being made elsewhere. Read Full Article Here For…
By [email protected] (Eric C. Evarts) The Trump administration plans to end tax credits for plug-in cars. The EPA released official range and efficiency estimates for the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range. The long range Nissan Leaf is a no-show at the 2018 LA Auto Show—now we hear why. And we ask what should happen with…
By [email protected] (Eric C. Evarts) EPA range ratings are funny things—they’re never official until they’re official. Tesla released its Model 3 Mid Range in early November, in an effort to offer a lower-priced base model, with an estimated range of 260 miles. Now the EPA has released final range figures confirming that number, and revealed…
JinkoSolar has supplied 55.7MW of its high-efficiency modules to the Garissa Solar Power Plant in Kenya, which is expected to be one of the largest solar power plants in central and eastern Africa once it is completed. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
A group of researchers report on the development of a colloidal quantum-dot light emitting diode with unprecedented quantum and power conversion efficiencies in the infrared range. The study has proven that these devices can also be integrated in inorganic solar cells and may lead to even higher efficiencies. Read Full Article Here For more great…
Researchers have discovered a new material that could lead to highly sensitive biomolecule detectors and more efficient solar cells. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
By Kelsey Misbrener Solaria, global provider of solar module technologies, and Sungage Financial, a financial solutions provider for the residential solar industry, announced that Solaria’s PowerXT modules have been added to Sungage Financial’s approved vendor list. This collaboration combines Sungage Financial’s financing expertise with Solaria’s efficient and attractive modules, providing tremendous value for homeowners keen…
By Zachary Shahan Tesla, Tesla, Tesla, Tesla — that was the name of the game last week as far as the most popular stories on CleanTechnica. Not giant wind power projects, solar company quarterly reports, or the BMW iNext. Nope, more interesting and inspiring to readers were 7 reasons to not buy a Tesla, 8…
JA Solar has entered into an agreement with Shanxi Electric Power Engineering (SEPEC) to supply high-efficiency mono PERC PV modules for a 257MW plant in Phu Yen, Vietnam. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
US-headquartered high-efficiency PV module producer SunPower Corp has concluded the sale of its US residential lease portfolio with a subsidiary of Hannon Armstrong as the company sells assets to improve its balance sheet. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
Chemistry researchers have discovered cheaper and more efficient materials for producing hydrogen for the storage of renewable energy that could replace current water-splitting catalysts. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Wind Energy News
By Billy Ludt A new report from Navigant Research examines the range of wind turbine optimization services offered by the top US wind turbine OEMs, providing recommendations for wind plant owners and wind turbine OEMs on evaluation and implementation. The wind energy sector is becoming increasingly competitive and lucrative as wind turbine OEMs combine software…