Tag: solar energy

A friend sent me this article  on “peel and stick” solar PV, and asked what I thought.  In particular, he wanted to know if it has implications for transportation.  I think the future will bring us all manner of applications …

From Stanford University: Peel and Stick Solar Photovoltaics Read More »

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Solar panel systems from the Japanese manufacturer Kyocera that were installed in a small French near Lyon has been up and running for exactly two decades now. This about how long the warranty for solar panels lasts. What is remarkable …

From Guest Blogger Mathias: Kyocera's Solar Panels Seems to Degrade Slower Read More »

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It is not too difficult to convert your house in a solar-powered one. If you have made up your mind about installing solar energy panels, then the first place to start with would be to check your roof for inclinations. …

From Guest Blogger Alia: Solar Energy Panels for Your Home Read More »

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The fellow who publishes the blog No More Naked Roofs and I have been sending back and forth mutually complimentary emails. As I told him (I infer it’s a guy from the writing style, though there is no name connected …

No More Naked Roofs – A Blog on Solar Photovoltaics Read More »

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Here’s a terrific piece by Renewable Energy World’s Jennifer Runyon explaining the need for and status of changes in the way that clean energy projects are financed.   As it turns out, master limited partnerships (MLPs) and real estate investment trusts …

Can We Have a Level Playing Field for Renewable Energy? Read More »

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2GreenEnergy supporter Don Harmon of LiFeBATT, Inc.  just sent me this article about the piece that came out of the University of Delaware recently, presenting the possibility of a complete migration to renewable energy by 2030.  The discussion that follows is interesting, …

Migration to Renewable Energy Read More »

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Last Thursday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a presentation by an organization called Liberty and Justice, a start-up company that manufactures men’s apparel in Liberia and Ghana for import into the U.S., under brands like Haggar.  The focus …

"Liberty and Justice" — and a Sustainable Path for Africa Read More »

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I’d like to introduce a new member of the team: Sara Biddle writes grants for 2GreenEnergy clients in small business and agricultural production who may be looking for funding from government entities, utilities, or private foundations.  Sara’s background makes her …

Grant Writing in Renewable Energy Read More »

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If a solar company has advised you to switch to a micro inverter and you live in Australia, you should think twice. The fact of the matter is that micro inverters simply aren’t suitable for harsh Australian conditions. Whatever advantages …

From Guest-Blogger Faith: Micro Inverters – Why They Simply Are Not Suitable for Australian Conditions Read More »

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Solar power is known for being a fluctuating source of energy. Predicting good weather and sunshine seems to be impossible, and there isn’t any solar energy available during the early morning hours and the night at all. According to REN21 …

From Guest Blogger Mathias: Breakthrough in Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Power? Read More »

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