Solar Energy
The Opportunities of Solar Panel Recycling
Posted By: GreenMatch on 3 October 2017 What Happens to PV Panels When Their Life Cycle Ends The energy industry has been experiencing a radical change and the gradual shift towards renewable energy sourcing is more than evident. Nevertheless, not all that looks sustainable ...
Solar Energy And Your Business
If you look around where you live, you will see that solar panels either on a roof or mounted on the ground. There are two main types of solar energy technology. Solar PV panels which produce electricity from solar energy directly and solar thermal panels which use the sun ...
Solar Technology Hits Historic New Era
Posted By: EcoWatch 4 October 2017 https://youtu.be/mfNE_6ae6B4 Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy in 2016, surpassing the net growth of all other energy sources including coal, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Th ...
Renewable Energy Sources To Account For 85% Of Global Electricity Production By 2050
Posted By: www.cleantechnica.com 18 September 2017 Renewable energy sources will provide 85% of global electricity production in 2050, led by solar PV and onshore wind, according to a new report published this month. Electricity consumption will be the largest energy carri ...
Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
The beauty of a solar hot water system is its relative simplicity and durability. It sits in the sun, absorbs the heat, and transfers it to where you need it. There are two types of solar hot water collectors: flat plate collector evacuated tube solar collector Flat ...
Benefits of Solar Hot Water
We are very fortunate to live in a country which has a Mediterranean climate. Meaning for over 300 days of the year we have fine and sunny days. Thanks to solar power we can use the sun to heat the home and power all our electrical appliances. Solar power enables home owne ...
Autumn, A Good Time to go Solar
Autumn is just a month away, and as the temperature starts to drop a little, we are starting to emerge from our air conditioned summer hibernation with the welcome expectation of cheaper utility bills coming over the following months. That said, while some will tend to th ...
How to Save Electricity in Spain’s Hot Summer Months using Solar Energy
We all know that it gets crazy hot in Spain during the summer. While we look forward to warmer weather, longer days and enjoying summer nights, higher electricity bills are not welcomed. Air conditioning units and electric fans are running constantly to keep you cool indoor ...
How Much Electricity Does Your Air Conditioner Use?
How much electricity does your air conditioner use? Well after speaking to one person last week his electricity bill was 400€. Now don’t panic, there are certain factors that need to be taken into account, like how long did he have the air conditioner running throughout the ...
Rooftop and Ground Solar Panels
So you have decided to install a solar energy system on your home. Rooftop solar is probably the first thing to come to mind. It is the more common option for solar panels, we see them on many a rooftop. But what you probably do not realise is that we can install ground moun ...