As shown in the photo here, this is a genuinely good idea. Building PV canopies over the aqueducts stems evaporation and keeps debris out of the water as it makes its way from the rivers in the central-eastern part of …
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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
The video below on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) reminded me that this subject really hasn’t come into its own, for reasons I don’t claim to understand.
Environmentalism Is Good Business
We Americans are good at politicizing everything and debating things that really only have one side. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a good example, but it’s only one of hundreds. What about environmental issues? It’s common for conservatives to …
Unique Solar House Is Cool, But Has a Design Flaw
Here’s an interesting piece of a unique solar-architected house, a concept that is under development in Morocco. From the piece linked above:
Concept in Solar PV
I’ve seen far worse ideas than the one shown here, but I would say: Hard to install Hard to clean (and a lot of filth from auto traffic) Extra maintenance due to wind and vibration generated by traffic Cyclists don’t …
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Solar Energy Fraud
If you want to spend a couple minutes watching something that is totally fraudulent, let me offer you this pile of crap on solar energy. This common criminal does not make a single statement that contains even the slightest element …
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From Guest Blogger Jane Marsh: The Future of Home Security Is Solar
The time to upgrade your home security with solar power is now — because you shouldn’t have to sacrifice security needs for geographically challenged locations. Solar-powered security systems can bring peace of mind to your family, and you can use …
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Installing Solar Panels? Here’s Why You Should Hold Off on Battery Storage
When President Biden took office, he developed a sustainability-driven policy aimed at minimizing ecological harm. The Build Back Better plan highlights a national carbon-neutrality goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for the project involves developing a clean electric grid. …
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A Solar Farm–Literally
Here’s an interesting piece on a land owner who has combined solar PV with vegetable farming. Obviously, every photon that hits a solar panel is one fewer that helps the plants to photosynthesize. But if you have a crop that …
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Solar PV Plant in the Swiss Alps
Here’s a video on a solar PV plant that floats on a high-altitude lake in Switzerland. There are some physical advantages to such an arrangement: More intense sunlight, because it passes through less atmosphere Reflection from surrounding snow-covered mountains Better …
