Monitoring the performance of your solar system and your electricity use, is vital to the ongoing management of your solar investment. If you are planning to buy solar panels, or already own them, it’s recommended that you take note of your electricity consumption. Knowing how much electricity you use, and when you use it, is … Read more
Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved two large renewable energy projects – the Iron Pine Solar Project and the Northern Crescent Solar Project – that together add more than 475 megawatts (MW) of solar energy capacity to the state’s grid. One project is one of … Read more
Nearly one in 10 new car sales in Australia is an electric car. When it comes to charging EVs, Australians like to do it at home. It’s estimated that 70 – 85% 1 of EV owners charge from home. Not only that, but over 50% 2 of all owners charge their EVs from electricity generated … Read more
Another 549 kerbside EV chargers are to be installed across Wollongong, Greater Sydney and Newcastle over next year through a Minns Government program. The State government says around 33% of drivers in New South Wales don’t have access to off-street parking. For those in that situation who own electric vehicles, that means they usually can’t … Read more
Trinasolar has supplied its Elementa 2 platform (5 MWh) to AMEA Power for the 300 MWh Abydos Battery Energy Storage Project in Aswan, Egypt. This project is the largest solar PV initiative in Africa and the first to incorporate a utility-scale battery energy storage solution (BESS) in Egypt. Developed by … Read more
Policy debate in Australia concerned with addressing rising energy costs has largely centred on the wrong solutions says a new report – the focus should be on homes, not power plants. While solar power has put downward pressure on electricity prices, this has been offset by increases in gas and coal prices, coal-fired clunkers becoming … Read more
Solis, a globally recognized leader in photovoltaic inverter manufacturing, has officially received the Intellectual Property Management System Certification by Zhong Gui (Beijing). This milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to secure, compliant, and innovation-driven development in the smart energy sector. It marks a significant step in reinforcing Solis’ dedication to intellectual property (IP) protection, R&D … Read more
Image of Sun Streams 4, part of the Longroad Energy Sun Streams Complex about 40 miles west of Phoenix. This part of the project will generate 377 MW and have a storage capacity of 1200 MWh. Image courtesy of Longroad Energy by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Arizona Mirror The “one big, beautiful bill” that Republicans crafted and … Read more
Australia is the global leader in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV). But despite this, we are also one of the most heavily regulated countries when it comes to solar installation. Australia’s strict regulations make DIY solar installations impractical or illegal for grid-connected systems. All states and territories mandate that PV solar systems must be installed by … Read more
Adapture Renewables Inc., a utility-scale solar and energy storage developer, owner and operator, has completed its 67 MW Signal Ranch project in Hunt County, Texas. The solar facility’s corporate offtaker is a Fortune 50 company, the company says. Located within the ERCOT market, the project spans 25 acres and includes … Read more
