Tag: solar
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Do solar lights need direct sunlight?
Good garden lighting ideas can completely transform an outdoor space. They will extend your evenings relaxing out on the patio, make tricksy garden paths safer to navigate, and stop you accidentally trampling through your flowerbeds after dark. And these days, garden solar lights are one of the most popular choices – easy to install, eco-friendly,…
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I’m a solar expert: These are the top 5 solar panel problems
In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of? Renewable energy expert, David Hilton, first installed solar panels on his house in 2010, when the Feed in Tariff (FiT) of…
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Meta, Silicon Ranch partner on solar farm for South Carolina data center
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Social media giant Meta will partner with solar and community energy infrastructure company Silicon Ranch to bring a 100-megawatt solar farm to South Carolina to help power Meta’s data center in the state, Silicon Ranch…
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The UK must ditch imported solar panels and build its own, experts say
Britain is in the middle of a solar power boom but few realise how dependent this green energy revolution is on imported technology. As demand surges, concerns are mounting over the ethical and strategic risks tied to foreign solar panel supply chains. With a new generation of British solar technology ready for deployment, many are…
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Households with solar panels missing out on hundreds of pounds by sticking with Feed In Tariffs, report suggests
Solar homeowners still on the government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme could be missing out on significantly higher earnings by switching to the Smart Export Guarantee, according to a recent report. The analysis highlights that many households can boost their export payments by hundreds of pounds annually without affecting their existing generation income. With Smart Export…
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What is the role of a solar panel inverter?
It is hard to believe that it is already 15 years since the introduction of the Feed In Tariff (FiT) and the subsequent mass installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology on our roofs. There is now barely a street in the UK where you don’t see at least one roof with solar panels attached to…
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Balcony solar panels on sale for Prime Day from £62
Amazon Prime Day has become a go-to for big-ticket upgrades, and this year it’s shining a light on solar. Homeowners looking to harness clean energy from their own balcony can now pick up flexible solar panel kits for up to 30% off, offering an affordable alternative if your roof is not suitable. Top brands like…
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FGIA Releases Update to Solar Reflective Finishes Standard
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced thermoset or wood and cellulosic composite profiles for windows, doors, wall panels, skylights, sloped glazing and similar products. AAMA 643-25, Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective…
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How indoor solar panels could power the next generation of homes
Indoor solar panels are gaining momentum as a smart solution for powering low-energy electronic devices. Unlike traditional solar panels, these are designed to harvest electricity from artificial light sources like LED and fluorescent bulbs. The technology could help reduce battery waste and enable more sustainable, self-powered devices across homes. You may like A new energy…
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Senate Finance Committee reduces House IRA cuts, but few changes for wind and solar
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Senate Finance Committee on Monday released its version of the budget bill the House passed in May, offering gentler cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act but still slashing tax incentives, especially those for wind…