A recent study done by a German think tank proposes that solar energy will be the cheapest source of power in the world by 2025. In a report by Agora Energiewende, solar power is predicted to overtake all other sources of energy as the least expensive option. The study expects energy from utility scale solar […]
Solar Power And The Democratization Of Society
The world is changing more quickly than many realize. We are beginning to witness a major shift towards the democratization of society. This shift is primarily being spurred by continual advancements in technologies of all kinds. Solar power is a shining example. First, a definition. Democratize:”To make (something) available to all people : to make […]
The True Cost Of Solar Panels Remains Difficult To Find Online
Those currently looking to discover the cost of solar panels on the internet will most likely end up with false and outdated information. Admittedly, part of the story here has to do with a quickly falling price for solar panels over the past few years. From 2010-2015, the cost of residential solar power has dropped […]
Utilities Prepare For Future Energy Storage Needs
While one could argue that most electric utilities in America have not been the quickest to adopt renewable energy sources, things are starting to change. In an effort to help meet renewable energy generation mandates, many states are developing and testing energy storage technologies. This involves large lithium-ion battery systems. A recent story, from climatecentral.org, […]
Utilities Resist Residential Solar Power With Extra Fees
Major utilities across the country are looking to charge their customers that have taken on solar power. This proposed, additional monthly fee is to be added to the bills of homeowners that have had solar panels installed. Utilities argue that they need to recoup some of the lost revenue due to a significant number of […]
Big Media Is Slowing The Growth Of Residential Solar Power
Articles on solar power are easy to find of late. After all, the industry has been experiencing major growth in recent years. Unfortunately, many major media organizations keep publishing articles that state that a true solar power revolution is a few years away. This, in turn, prevents many people from doing their own research and […]
Solar Could Be Main Power Source By 2050
A recent news release from the International Energy Agency (iea.org) states that solar power could be the primary energy source for the world by mid-century. Citing a continued decrease in costs, solar photovoltaic (pv) and solar thermal technologies will surpass our use of fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, and hydroelectricity. The article mentioned that we would […]
Battery Storage And The Solar Power Revolution
It’s safe to say that the solar power revolution has begun. There’s only one thing currently keeping solar power from becoming the dominant source of energy throughout the world; inexpensive battery storage technologies. Grid-connected solar power systems are already cheaper, over a 20 year period, than what most utilities are charging in the U.S. The […]
What If We Create A Better World For Nothing?
Joel Pett’s cartoon – “What If We Create A Better World For Nothing?” isn’t new, but it’s more relevant than ever as the Climate Change debate continues to grow. While I don’t focus on this subject directly, Pett’s cartoon tackles this issue simply and very effectively. Those that think that man-made Climate Change is real […]
America To Become The World Leader In Solar Power Production
It’s only fitting that the country that invented modern solar technology will eventually be the leader in its implementation. There are many reasons to agree with a recent guest article by Brad Mattson on HuffingtonPost.com. Brad explains reasons why the U.S. will eventually steal the solar power limelight away from Germany and China. Although he […]