Matt Ferrell, Author at pvbuzz.com

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After 3-years with solar panels, Matt reflects: are they still a good investment? Plus, the challenges of sizing a system for his upcoming net-zero home

Hopefully you’ll find something to take away from this if you’re considering solar for yourself.

By Matt FerrellOctober 27, 20230

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Analyzing the controversial phenomenon of solar cost shifting, its impact on neighbors’ utility bills, and equitable investments in residential solar

Is the solar cost shift real?

By Matt FerrellJune 7, 20230

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Unleashing the Latest Perovskite Solar Cell Advancements: Matt Reveals 5 Mind-Blowing Advances That Will Leave You Speechless!

Perovskite solar cells offer higher efficiency, lower costs, and a potential 250% performance boost compared to traditional silicon panels, with ongoing research since ...

By Matt FerrellMay 19, 20230

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I’ve compiled a great list of the top 5 batteries for home energy storage use—and there’s one you might not expect on it

Regarding home batteries, two things matter the most: what's the cost? And how long does it last (or, in other words, how good ...

By Matt FerrellApril 18, 20230

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Experiments with Agrivoltaics are showing some promising results. But the question remains: are solar panels “really” changing agriculture?

It takes a certain type of veggie to thrive in these environments, and the upfront costs for this technology can be crippling. So ...

By Matt FerrellMarch 28, 20230

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The solar industry has a major flaw: its reliance on silver. Although there is an alternative, most manufacturers are hesitant to make the switch—why?

Copper-based solar panels have broken world efficiency records, and still, panel manufacturers are hesitant to dump silver. Can the solar industry prevail over ...

By Matt FerrellFebruary 21, 20230

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Getting a net-zero factory prebuilt house put together—in the middle of winter weather—and in Boston, isn’t what I expected

Oh Wow! I didn’t know a prebuilt house could do this.

By Matt FerrellFebruary 7, 20230