The wine is out, the sun is about to set and you’re soaking up yet another lovely evening in the garden, but you feel like there is something missing – some lighting to liven up your patio area. Well, say hello to outdoor solar string lights! In recent years, solar string lights have surged in … Read more
Are you thinking of installing a DIY solar system? While the thought of installing solar panels yourself may seem somewhat daunting and complex (at least initially), we are here to assure you that it’s entirely possible. With the necessary knowledge at hand, you’ll be able to design and assemble your own rooftop racking systems or … Read more
Even though charging a Tesla costs 70% less than filling a gas tank, you still have to pay a moderate amount for oil & gas-generated electricity. However, if you were to charge your Tesla with 100% clean energy, you’d be saving money on electricity AND helping the environment at the same time. It just goes … Read more
In this article, we will review the 10 best solar deck lights that you can buy in 2022. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip to our “editors’ picks” section. Additionally, we will include a complete buyers guide and frequently asked question section at the bottom of the article to assist you in your … Read more
Are you looking to learn how to wire solar panels? If so, you are probably a DIY-er who is 100% invested in purchasing a solar system. You may even have a general idea of how to implement your home project. So now, you are looking for answers to more precise questions about the process. Well, … Read more
As the world’s foremost superpower, the United States endures more power outages than any other developed nation on the globe. According to federal databases at the Department of Energy (DOE) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), these blackouts lasting more than an hour, have increased steadily for the past decade. Massoud Amin, an … Read more
Australia receives good solar irradiation year-round. Central Australia receives as high as 1,900 kWh/kWp/year compared to Northern Australia at 1,600 kWh/kWp/year and Southern Australia at 1,400 kWh/kWp/year. What these numbers signify is that if you install 1 kWp of solar panels at the three locations (central, north, and south), you can expect to produce the … Read more
The age-old question: Will solar panels get cheaper? Our quick answer to you is YES. Manufacturers have already made solar cheaper by 80% since 2000 and will continue to drive the price down further. However, ClimateBiz experts found recently that the pace of price reduction has slowed down. If you are reading this post, you … Read more
Do solar panels work at night? At first glance, this may seem like an outrageous thing to ask. I mean, solar panels by their very nature require sunlight to generate power. But it’s actually a pretty fair question and you can learn a lot from asking it. Here’s a different way of thinking about, or … Read more
Do solar panels save money? We at Climatebiz have noticed that this is one of the most frequently asked questions. And it comes as no surprise. With any sizeable investment, you want to know if your money is well spent. The answer to this question is actually not that straightforward. In fact, many variables come … Read more
How do hydrogen fuel cells work? Well, fuel cells are devices that generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction instead of combustion. Experts in the energy sector have been improving this technology in the search for emission-free energy source alternatives to the traditional combustion processes. Hydrogen fuel cells are one of the promising technologies for the … Read more
If you live in California, you may wonder whether solar panels are worth the investment. And for a good reason — data from World Population Review indicates that The Golden State is the 5th sunniest state in the U.S. Residential solar panel installation is reaching an all-time high. In fact, renewable energy installations broke new records … Read more