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Just last week, Massachusetts-based solar workers rallied at the Massachusetts State House to put the pressure on legislature to act in support of the solar industry.According to reports from The Solar Foundation, Massachusetts ranks high for solar employment, having the sec [...]
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When disaster strikes, emergency response crews face many daunting challenges. To meet them, they need power for communication devices, medical equipment, and a host of other tools. Unfortunately, when emergency response teams arrive on the scene, the power grid is often bla [...]
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It might surprise you, but leaving many types of solar panels out in the sun decreases their power generation. Heat is the culprit and can reduce solar cell performance by 10-25%. This counter-intuitive problem is a result of how a panel makes power inside the solar cell mat [...]
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The brisk, invigorating temperatures of fall are already behind us. The weather is getting chillier by the day, and many of us are breaking out winter clothes from storage. And behind that box of jackets, gloves, and hats lie skis, snowboards, and other fun things that make [...]
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President Donald Trump’s decision about whether to impose tariffs on imported solar cells could cause rippling impacts across the industry. The situation began to unfold back in the spring of 2017 when solar manufacturer Suniva declared bankruptcy then petitioned the I [...]
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In addition to the rising demand for cleaner sources of power, we also need to develop clean sources of water. Desalination is the process of turning salt water or even contaminated water into drinkable water by removing salt and other minerals. Seawater desalination technol [...]
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Six category 5 hurricanes made landfall this year, and that is more than ever before. According to the National Hurricane Center, a category 5 hurricane has sustained wind speeds of 157 mph or greater and is defined as follows:“A high percentage of framed homes will be [...]
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A solar tracker is a mechanical device that automatically adjusts the position of a solar panel array to face the sun. The alternative is a fixed rig, which is stationary. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Which is the best option depends on several factors, including [...]
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This is certainly an exciting time to work in solar. Solar jobs increased by 51,000 workers from 2015 to 2016, an employment jump of 25%. 260,077 solar workers in 2016 is nearly triple that of the solar employment in 2010. The US solar market grew a staggering 95% in 2016, n [...]
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Come visit Power Panel at the 2017 Solar Power International show in Las Vegas. We will be at booth#6521, located directly across from the Smart Energy Microgrid Demo. During the show, get a hands-on look at our new portable generator and hot water system, Gen-2-O. Als [...]
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The good folks at Solar Industry Magazine report the California Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee passed a bill that significantly extends rebates for solar water heating systems. According to the article the bill would target low-income communities and while e [...]
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A partnership between the U.S. Navy and Duke Energy will bring significant amount of solar energy online. According to Nuvo News, 70,000 photovoltaic solar modules will be installed at the Naval Support base in Southwest Indiana. In the arrangement, Duke Energy w [...]
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Power Panel will be demonstrating its PV + Thermal hybrid solar products and manufacturing capabilities at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology in Hannover Germany. With support from the Automation Alley and the Michigan Econom [...]
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