Solar Energy

When you’re off the grid without access to electricity and the comforts that accompany it, you start to get creative. How can you keep your food cold, charge your personal devices, or stay cool?...

Electrical grid infrastructure in the United States is under unprecedented strain. New technologies, extreme weather, and societal changes are driving the demand for power to new heights. The Centre for Strategic and International Studies identifies a...

Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is a global priority. Over 140 countries, including the US, have pledged to cut human-made greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero targets by...

There are many benefits to connecting a generator to your home, but in doing so, it’s important to ensure that you have safety and compliance with laws and regulations in mind.  Transfer switches are an...

Thin-film solar panels, also called thin-film photovoltaics, are a more flexible renewable energy solution than traditional rigid photovoltaics, which makes them useful in certain applications. This article will explore thin-film photovoltaics and their key differences...

Semiconductors power countless devices that keep the modern world running. They fall somewhere between a conductor of electricity and an insulator, and this unique property makes them essential to electronic devices ranging from the...

As with many niche industries, solar technology makes perfect sense to those who work in the field and significantly less sense to outsiders. But no matter how in-the-know you are about solar technology, you've...

Disclaimer: The method described below involves tapping a pre-existing indoor outlet for easy access to electricity. Other options, such as running power cables directly to a new breaker, are possible but should only be...