Do PV solar panels work in cloudy weather?
The solar revolution has made solar energy an increasingly powerful force in the energy arena. Solar panels help us harvest this energy and convert it into usable, renewable energy that meets the...
View ArticleSolar panels only need UV light
Some people think that solar panels don’t work in cold, cloudy places, but even the world’s lowest ranking plances for sunny days have excelled. In fact, solar panels are better able to conduct...
View ArticleRenewable energy for renewable times
As entrepreneur Richard Branson recently said, “We need to stop treating Earth like we have a Planet B. To do this we must support companies and individuals who seek innovative solutions to our most...
View ArticleSolar windows for sustainable power
A London-based Dutch designer has combined art, science, chemistry and solar know-how to bring beauty and energy to buildings via a power-producing stained-glass window. Marjan van Aubel has teamed up...
View ArticlePrintable solar cells
It may still seem far fetched to imagine our houses powered by solar cells in curtains, blinds and windows. But some scientists say it will eventually be possible to print photovoltaic elements on a...
View ArticleSolar power and the clouds
Do solar PV panels still work in cloudy or cooler weather? While solar PV panels don’t generate as much electricity in cloudy conditions as during bright, sunny days, they still do their job, just at a...
View ArticleAttractive renewable energy projects
While some people seem to think renewable energy projects are intrusive or ugly and not everyone likes the look of black solar panels sitting on their rooftop. Still others consider wind farms to be a...
View ArticleHow thin can solar panels get?
Remember when computers were too heavy to lift? Depending on how old you are, maybe not. Either way, now they can fit into a pocket and the weight is barely noticeable. The same thing has happened with...
View ArticleHow does solar power increase your home’s value?
For many people, their home is their biggest asset and maintaining it properly is crucial to ensure to ensure it holds its value. Maintenance and upgrades of your property can enhance your lifestyle,...
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