Tag: solar
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5 Red Flags That Indicate Solar Power Cable Trouble
Solar power cables, also known as photovoltaic (PV) cables, are the lifelines that link panels in PV systems to inverters, batteries, and the rest of the system, carrying the electricity generated by the array to where it’s needed. But like all PV components, these cables aren’t immune to wear and tear, especially under Australia’s tough…
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5 Red Flags That Indicate Solar Power Cable Trouble
Solar power cables, also known as photovoltaic (PV) cables, are the lifelines that link panels in PV systems to inverters, batteries, and the rest of the system, carrying the electricity generated by the array to where it’s needed. But like all PV components, these cables aren’t immune to wear and tear, especially under Australia’s tough…
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Is solar powered underfloor heating worth investing in?
Considering solar powered underfloor heating as a method of keeping your home warm and snug? There are several things to bear in mind before taking the plunge. While both underfloor heating and many methods of harnessing the power of the sun to use as energy are both fantastic ideas, they don’t necessarily always produce the…
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Best Roof Types for Solar Panel Installation
In the U.S., residential Solar Market added 1,106 MWdc in Q1 2025, marking a 13% year-over-year increase.If you’re a homeowner in New York, installing solar panels just might be the best investment you can make for your home by reducing energy costs and decreasing environmental pollution across the state. Not all types of roofing and…
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Trimble Groundworks Integrates with Vermeer Pile Drivers for Solar Construction
Trimble and Vermeer announced Sept. 25, 2025, that the Trimble Groundworks machine control system is now available for Vermeer PD10R and PD25R remote control pile drivers. The integration is designed to bring greater automation to solar farm construction, increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of piling operations. With the Trimble system, the pile driver automatically…
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Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks
Solar panels are marketed as a safe, green solution, but what if the very panels on your roof could spark a fire? It’s a risk many homeowners have never considered, yet recent cases prove that although it is rare it is also very much possible. So, how can solar panels catch fire and what’s behind…
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Are ground mounted solar panels worth installing?
As electricity costs rise, so does the interest in solar panels as a way of generating your own free, clean electricity. But, if your roof isn’t suitable for solar PV panels, are ground mounted solar panels worth installing instead? While not as common as roof mounted panels, solar PV generation is all about sunshine, so…
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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…