The Truth Behind Those Free Solar Panels Ads

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:15 +0000

We’ve all seen the ads for free solar panels on YouTube and Facebook – is there any truth to these claims? We pull back the curtain on the solar industry’s… “overambitious”… marketing tactics and to show what’s behind the buzzwords.

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:30:42 +0000

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 ProJackery was the first big name on our radar in the world of portable power stations and solar generators. The high quality of their products set the tone for what customers expected in the space and Jackery has continued to raise the bar in terms of quality features, storage capacity and capability ever since. At […]

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The Best Panels and Inverters for Rooftop Solar

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:59 +0000

A successful solar installation is expected to produce at a certain level for at least 25 years and last for much longer. With that in mind, choosing the right equipment is crucial to maximizing your energy cost savings and emissions reduction. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering solar panels and inverters.

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Solar Installation Growth Expected to Reach 700 GW by 2025

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:17:30 +0000

According to Andries Wantenaar of Rethink Energy, approximately 330 GW of solar modules were manufactured globally during 2022. Wantenaar expects that these modules will primarily be installed in 2023, with worldwide solar installation growth of 330 GW or more this year. Wantenaar quotes a Trendforce analysis that argues “351 GW will be installed worldwide in […]

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Solar, Solar Everywhere! Clever & Creative Uses Are Dotting The Landscape

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:35:18 +0000

solar everywhereWe’re starting to see solar everywhere, even as appropriate siting continues to be an issue to generate electricity from solar in bulk. As the cost of solar panels continues to drop, it is becoming increasingly competitive as a popular energy source for individual households, businesses of all sizes, and municipalities. As a result, some solar […]

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Streamlined Solar Permitting App Surpasses 10,000 Solar Permits

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:45:47 +0000

Cumbersome, time-consuming, and costly solar permitting has been a major block to greater rooftop solar power adoption for decades. Even as solar panel costs came down and solar permitting was streamlined in other countries, the USA lagged behind in one of the most fundamental portions of the “going solar” process. Then it arrived (a bit […]

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:26 +0000

Jackery solar generator 1500 proJackery’s line of lithium-ion based portable power stations set the bar for the category and defined what a solar generator was for consumers around the world. The category has expanded significantly and has become the backbone for off-grid homes, van lifers, RV people, campers, and much more all around the world. Jackery continues to lead […]

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A Treasure Trove For Rural & Commercial-Scale Solar Projects

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:00:26 +0000

Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams in the second round of […]

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