The recent announcement of Elon Musk caused quite the stir. The founder of Paypal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors proposed a public transit system dubbed the "Hyperloop" to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. The premise of Hyperloop is based on a low-pressure tube which will act as the conduit for pods carrying passengers at speeds ...
One of the most fundamental shifts in human demographics is taking place within our lifetime. United Nations predicts that after many centuries, China will cease to be the most populous country on Earth. By 2030, India's population is expected to surpass China and reach 1.45 billion. Naturally, this blistering rate of increase in population is ...
Given that a solar power system for your home is a big investment, it's only logical that you might consider whether used solar panels are worth the potential savings. There are a few things to consider when shopping around for used solar panels: * the age of the panels * the state of the panels (are they ...
One of the most confusing aspects of renewable energy is the difference between installed (nameplate) capacity and the actual output that is obtained from these systems. It is dead simple to determine the installed capacity. For example, if we install 10 solar panels rated at 250 watts each, we will have a capacity of 2500 ...
Finally the big day has arrived: after waiting months, your 10 kW solar PV system is installed and you are eagerly monitoring the initial production of your investment. Lucky for you, it's a picture perfect day for solar energy with hardly any clouds in the sky. After tallying up the production for the whole day, ...