What is solar foil? What are its advantages?
When most people think of renewable energy solutions, they think of bulk panels installed on the roof or giant turbines spinning in fields. Sure, there are smaller options available to power lights beside our driveways and other small-scale energy operations, but these lightweight options aren’t going to produce any more power than standard batteries would. […]
Elon Musk to give $100 million for world’s largest carbon capture contest
Tesla boss Elon Musk has long been known for his compassion for the environment and his stance against fossil fuels’ continued use. His company has been responsible for making electric cars, and solar energy battery storage devices affordable for the average family and his mission is to create a sustainable world that many more generations […]
UK study reveals Australia’s wind and solar opportunity
Continuing to pursue solar and wind renewable energy options is Australia’s best bet when it comes to reducing emissions, a UK report has revealed. A major report that analysed greenhouse gas emissions from 1990-2019 in the UK found that the uptake of solar and wind-powered energy sources had a direct correlation on drops in emissions […]
South Australia leads the world in renewables
When it comes to renewable energy in Australia, South Australia has long been a leader. Now, the state is officially taking first place in solar and energy usage, which made up over 60 per cent of the total amount of power in their grid over the last 12 months. According to the National Electricity Market […]
Why German-Made Solar Panels are Worth the Investment
As it stands today, very few panel manufacturers actually produce solar modules in Germany, although many more claim some kind of German “connection” – that comes in the form of being an office, a brand name or something else. The truth is, most manufacturers are located in China or other Asian countries, taking advantage of […]
How a solar and agriculture partnership can rescue Aussie farms
For many farmers, solar power has been a way out of a damaged and almost broken industry in recent years. With the bills mounting up and no real promise of a better tomorrow, many farmers have sold their land to companies looking for the space to build solar farms as Australia moves towards a sustainable […]
Spicing up solar – chillis are making panels more efficient
There has been significant research conducted around the world in recent years with the goal to boost the efficiency of solar panels and their ability to convert sunlight into electricity. One of the most left-field studies has involved the use of the same chemical that provides the heat in chilli peppers, which has been found […]
Off-grid Tiny House Living – Interview with Tiny House Creator, Ben Strong
What got you into making Tiny Houses? The first time I saw a Tiny House was on Facebook in 2013. It was in America. I thought it was really beautiful and a great idea. I’d just built a cabin in the country and felt confident that I had the skills to make a Tiny House. […]
Why 2021 will be a boom year for solar
The global COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on many global industries, but it was a period of growth for the renewable sector. This is set to extend into 2021 with solar set to have its biggest year to date with individuals, businesses and government lining up to join the renewables revolution. Globally, there was […]
Beauty and power: The importance of aesthetics in solar products
Price and performance are obvious factors that homeowners consider when choosing solar panels for their homes. But does the visual appearance of these arrays also play a role in their decision making? MIT researchers decided to put this question to the test. Do customers care what their solar panels look like? In a recent study […]
