Author: Energy Matters

NRG Energy and SunPower Corp. have announced the completion of the 250MW California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR).

Imagine living in deep shadows for months at a time. A village that experiences this has found a novel way to use solar power.

It may only be available in the USA and just to commercial and industrial customers for now; but zero dollars up front energy storage has arrived and heralds another early stage in the second energy revolution.

An upcoming report will challenge the views of those who believe solar households are being heavily cross-subsidised by others.

While many solar-related components are manufactured overseas; a popular solar panel mounting system is true-blue, dinky-di Aussie – SunLock.

Recently we presented the case for large solar power systems and east/west systems – in this article, we’ll briefly look at why supersizing a system – even a smaller array – can be beneficial.

Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL has announced it will invest AUD $232 million in developing two solar farms in Australia.

Solar panels may also become batteries using the same material that creates the electricity – silicon.

The first camera to capture live streaming video of endangered wild condors is powered by solar panels.

Following news of a potential threat to Australian solar households in the form of higher electricity network charges; a petition has been launched to oppose any such move.