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This guy installed a 15kW (DIY) solar panel system on his roof—was it worth the time, and financial investment?

He says doing the project himself was very rewarding but also very challenging.

By Derick LilaNovember 16, 20200

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It’s been two years since Matt installed solar panels on his Boston home. How’s it been going?

Let's take a look at how much it's saved, how it's been holding up and what type of maintenance it's taken over the ...

By Derick LilaOctober 25, 20200

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Avoid these 7 mistakes if you are thinking of adding solar panels to your roof in Canada

There's a lot to think about before you add solar panels to your roof. Luckily, we made a list for you.

By Editorial TeamSeptember 12, 20200

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Research and Development

University of Michigan researchers push the efficiency of transparent solar panels — for windows — to record 8%

The team achieved 8.1% efficiency and 43.3% transparency with an organic, or carbon-based, design rather than conventional silicon.

By Editorial TeamAugust 19, 20200

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How Tesla’s solar panels could be even cheaper than the announced $1.49 per watt — after incentives

While this is a huge step so for solar, some say its actually cheaper. But how?

By Editorial TeamAugust 17, 20202

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History of solar cell efficiency and the different panel technologies commercially available

There are different materials and technologies that impact panel efficiency and cost.

By Editorial TeamJuly 28, 20200

Perspective

Tesla claims its solar panels are now 30% less expensive, before the federal tax credit

The claim is based on a Q1 2020 report from SEIA that places the average residential solar price at $2.83 per watt.

By Derick LilaJune 22, 20200

Science and Technology

Using artificial intelligence and advanced cameras to understand and monitor solar project effects on birds

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is using deep learning system to monitor birds at solar facilities

By Editorial TeamJune 4, 20200

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Science and Technology

Effective and inexpensive strategy to transform solar cells from opaque to transparent

By punching tiny holes on crystalline silicon wafers, it allows light through without coloring.

By Editorial TeamMay 25, 20200

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Research and Development

A new chemical compound created by researchers at West Virginia University is lighting the way for renewable energy

Illuminating the future of renewable energy.

By Editorial TeamApril 14, 20200

Perspective

Next-generation solar panels boost efficiency but may carry toxic risks

As our planet races towards a climate emergency, there is hope from some people that renewable energy will come to the rescue

By Editorial TeamMarch 26, 20200

News

Canada’s Silfab solar says it’ll invest $4 million to expand its Washington solar panel assembly plant

The company hopes to address growing demand for its monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) modules.

By Derick LilaFebruary 20, 20200

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