Scania’s Zwolle Manufacturing Facility Sans Solar Panels (For Now)
Swedish manufacturer of big trucks Scania is also getting into big solar, announcing it will cover the rooftop of its Zwolle, Overijssel plant with solar panels.
A Solar Waste Crisis On The Horizon?
Recycling solar panels | Image : Public Domain
A pro-nuclear group has warned of a potential solar waste crisis – so what is happening with regard to solar panel recycling?
Townsville Water Taskforce Recommends Solar Power For Pumping
Securing Townsville Water Supplies With Solar | Image: Townsville Water Taskforce
Solar energy may soon play an important role in securing water supplies for the Queensland city of Townsville as part of a proposed new pipeline project.
5MW Solar + Storage For U.S. University
University of California, Merced Shooting For 100% Renewables
The University of California’s Merced campus will soon have a 5MW solar power system installed, along with 500kW of battery storage.
Euroa’s Solar Capacity Gets A Bump
Solar panels popular in Euroa | Image: Public Domain
Installed solar capacity in the Victorian town of Euroa just experienced a significant lift with the installation of a 100kW solar power system at one of the town’s service stations.
UPS Pledges More Renewable Energy
More Solar Power For UPS
Logistics giant UPS has committed to boosting its renewables sourced electricity use from less than 1% currently to 25% by 2025.
Printed Batteries To Bring Solar Panels And Energy Storage Together?
Image: Printed Energy Pty Ltd
An Australian project has set its sights on creating printed batteries that could ultimately be integrated on the back of solar panels.
Solar Panels To Face Their Biggest Heat Challenge
Parker Solar Probe | Image: NASA
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft will fly closer to the Sun than any other mission – and its solar panels will require special protection to survive temperatures reaching around 1,370C.
World’s Most Powerful Rooftop Solar Project Completed
Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti. Kids, Don’t Try This At Home*
The Westmont Solar Energy Project, consisting of more than 50,000 solar panels covering 50 acres of roof space, has been completed – and LA’s Mayor is celebrating.
Solar Panels And Plumbing Vents
Plumbing/drain vents can be a pain in solar installs
Before solar installers start messing with plumbing vents on your rooftop, perhaps point them to this article.
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