Solar

As rooftop solar panels become increasingly popular, concerns about glare from those panels are coming up more often. Most days, the sun shines as usual. But every now and then, [...]

Solar panels can emit their own light, under the right conditions. And this light emitting ability of solar panels has one very good use. Figure 1: Solar panel. [1] How [...]

The solar energy industry is continuing to grow and expand in its capacity and global reach. By the end of 2023, an estimated 0.025% of the world’s land area was [...]

In the previous article in this series, the glint and glare guidance in New South Wales was discussed. This article will explore existing glint and glare policies and practices in [...]

Most coal-fired power stations in New South Wales (NSW) are scheduled to close in the next decade [1]. Solar farms are needed to help meet the legislated emissions reduction targets [...]

As the UK accelerates its move towards net-zero, ensuring reasonable localised access to renewable energy is critical. Community solar projects are playing a key role in addressing this challenge by [...]

Industrial areas are often cited as prime locations for solar panels, such as the rooftops of warehouses. A Swiss company is experimenting with solar in a new, and perhaps unexpected, [...]

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the idea of downsizing to a solar-powered tiny home is growing in popularity. These compact, energy-efficient dwellings offer an appealing alternative to traditional [...]

The South China Morning Post reported on 9th January 2025 that China is planning to build a solar farm in space. Long Lehao, a Chinese aerospace engineer and member of [...]

We recently published an overview of the types of farming that come under the term agrivoltaics. The current article will delve deeper into the notion of solar grazing and how [...]




