Solar farms – professor Giovanni Francia built the first one in Sant’llario, Italy in 1968. Since then, the world has gone on to build thousands more, allowing renewable energy to reach the farthest corners of our planet. If you think about it, this should come as no surprise. Solar PV module prices have dropped from $106.09/W … Read more
kW vs kWh – we are sure you have seen these letters multiple times. With the fast development of solar panels, lithium batteries, and electric vehicles, terms like kW (kilowatt) and kWh (kilowatt-hour) are seen everywhere. Even so, these terms can be tricky to interpret or understand for those that are unfamiliar with energy-related acronyms. … Read more
Believe it or not, there are quite a few types of solar energy. Yes, you read that right! Generally, when you think about solar energy, the mind is usually drawn toward the thought of photovoltaic panels. However, there is more to solar energy than just photovoltaics. This article aims to cover all these types and spread … Read more
How much does a commercial wind turbine cost? To begin, start by playing with the idea of how much 164 tons of steel, fiberglass, resin, plastic, iron, copper, and aluminum would cost. The answer is millions of dollars per wind turbine. This article will jump straight into the world of wind turbines. You will learn how much they cost, … Read more
Why do we need smart irrigation? Households with inadequate irrigation systems can waste up to 25,000 gallons (94,635 liters) of water annually. Several controlled studies have shown that smart irrigation systems can reduce this wastage by up to 50 percent. According to National Geographic, the U.S. could be as much as 5.7 °F warmer by … Read more
Ground source heat pumps, also known as geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) have been in use since the 1940s. Ground source heat pumps use the constant temperature below the earth as a sustainable resource to warm or cool your home. It’s a clean energy source ready for the vast majority of us to use, using of … Read more
In this day and age, we wouldn’t blame you for thinking about making the switch to a monocrystalline solar panel. Although there’s nothing entirely wrong with polycrystalline solar panels, their efficiency is somewhat lacking compared to mono solar panels. This article aims to teach you all there is to know about these more efficient solar … Read more
You can continuously harvest, store, and use the sun’s energy by setting up a solar system. This natural source of energy helps us reconnect with nature and limits our impact on the ecosystem – green technology for the win! Thanks to various technical advancements, this idealistic dream is now accessible to all of us with … Read more