A mini-grid is made up of several small-scale electricity generators and sometimes energy storage systems combined with a distribution network that provides electricity to a limited number of localised clients [...]

Part of the problem with trying to further renewable energy, is trying to eliminate the waste products and removing the need to use up our planets limited resources. This includes [...]

Agrivoltaics is the practice of using the same area of land for both solar photovoltaic power as well as for agriculture, which implies that solar panels and crops will share [...]

It has been recently announced that California’s long-awaited high-speed train will be solar powered. The Californian High Speed Rail Authority announced last month that the train will be entirely powered [...]

This year investments in solar projects are predicted to outpace those on oil production for the first time in history. Overall, investments in clean energy will increase their lead over [...]

One of the first stages of determining the impact of glint and glare is whether a solar reflection is experienced by an observer. This involves undertaking a review of the [...]

Permitted development rights allow for certain improvements and alterations to be made without having to apply for planning permission. These can apply to residential households and to commercial properties. One [...]

To understand how the first photovoltaic cell was created, we must first understand the basics of how they work. Here is a very brief overview of the basic principles. For [...]

The working principle of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels is to capture the Sun’s energy and convert it into electricity. The panels do not require direct sunlight to work and can [...]

One of the smallest countries in Europe, the Netherlands, has become Europe’s, per-capita, solar powerhouse. The scenic country has more than 48 million solar panels installed with an average of [...]