In this week’s Solar News Roundup, renewables replace coal generation in New England, and research from GTM suggests solar will move below natural gas on a cost basis by 2023.
Solar news: May 17th, 2019
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String inverters: what you need to know
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Inverters are an essential part of any solar panel system – they convert direct current (DC) electricity produced by your solar panels into usable alternating current (AC) electricity. There are a few different types of inverter technologies to consider. String inverters are a tried-and-true inverter technology, and one of the oldest options available in the market today.
Solar news: May 3rd, 2019
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In this week’s Solar News roundup, renewable energy is set to outproduce coal for the first time in April and May, and Tesla begins offering solar panel installations below market averages.
Is a solar generator right for you? Best solar generators and pros and cons compared
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Solar isn’t just for rooftops – you can use portable solar products like solar generators as a backup power source if the grid goes down, or as a source of electricity on an RV or boating trip. Read on to learn more about home solar power generators.
Can you buy solar panel cars?
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Solar panels can produce electricity wherever the sun is shining. As electric cars continue to increase in popularity, some companies have begun exploring the possibility of integrating solar panels directly into cars to provide power on the go. In this article, we’ll take a look at how feasible solar panel cars actually are, and if you should consider buying one once they’re available.
A complete overview of the Tesla Semi
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Tesla doesn’t only make cars – soon, their electric semi-trucks will be taking shipments across the country. Rumored and talked about for years now, it seems that the Tesla Semi is on its way to becoming a reality.
Organic solar cells: what you need to know
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Scientists are always looking for ways to make solar as efficient, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing as possible. Some of the most exciting research and development taking place in the industry today revolves around constructing thin, flexible solar options using organic solar cells.
Solar windows: can you turn your windows into solar panels?
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Soon, your home may be able to generate solar power from places other than your roof. As the solar market evolves and expands, companies are looking into new solar technologies aimed at spreading solar energy generation beyond traditional rooftop and ground-mount solar panels. One such idea, solar panel windows, has gained momentum recently, and could represent part of the solar market’s future.
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Portable solar panels: are they right for you?
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Solar power isn’t just for homes and businesses – with portable solar panels, you can use the power of the sun on the go. From portable solar panels and solar generators for RV trips to solar phone chargers, there are many kinds of moveable solar products on the market today.
Solar news: April 5th, 2019
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In this week’s Solar News Roundup, Germany generates half of all electricity in March from renewables and Florida Power & Light revealed plans for a massive solar-powered battery system.
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