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What is Air mass (Sometimes called Air mass ratio)?
The length of the way solar radiation has to pass to reach the earth. Air mass is defined by the cosine of zenith angle, i.e. the angle between the vertical
Sep 11, 2023
What is Battery enclosure?
Special cabinet for holding batteries. Mostly used for bulky lead acid batts with lots of cables. It is critical for home use to keep such storage systems
Sep 11, 2023
Virginia calls on wind and solar to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2050
Virginia’s state governor has issued an executive order that reiterates the need to have “at least” 3GW of solar and offshore wind projects in development by 2022 in order to reach a string of ambitious new renewable energy production targets.
Sep 18, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Grids, USA, Virginia, Dominion Energy, North America, Appalachian Power, renewable energy targets, renewables targets, Ralph Northam, David Murray, Sean Gallagher
Germany's Solar Panel Saturation Leads to Revenue Drop
German electricity prices plummet during sunny hours, but grid investment is needed to ensure consumers benefit from cheap renewable energy. #solarpower #energytransition
May 23, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, solar panel
Australia's 6-GW renewables tender set to launch in May
Australia's 6 GW renewable energy tender in May is the largest of its kind, supporting the National Electricity Market and targeting 32 GW of capacity nationwide. New South Wales leads with 2.2 GW reserved.
Apr 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania
Mercedes-Benz Energy & Lohum Partner for 50 MWh of 2nd Use Li-ion Battery Modules
The agreement is a multi-year supply contract agreement, under which Mercedes-Benz Energy as well as Lohum have committed to a minimum offtake schedule of 50 MWh per annum across multiple 2nd life module variants.
Jan 4, 2023 // Storage, energy storage solutions, lohum, battery modules, Gordon Gassman, Justin Lemmon, Mercedes-Benz Energy
SoftBank Leads $130M Funding for Terabase Solar Tech
Terabase Energy secures $130M to revolutionize solar installations, backed by SoftBank, fueling the shift to efficient, scalable renewable energy solutions.
Mar 14, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Softbank, terabase energy
New record performance of solar panels: transformation in solar energy
Solar energy is a renewable energy that has been acquiring a lot of focus in recent times. This is not without factor as innovations in solar panel modern technology have actually made it a lot more effective as well as cost-efficient than ever.
Mar 29, 2023 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, solar panel, meyer burger, CSEM, efficiency
Greek power utility PPC acquires wind-solar parks in home country
PPC Renewables, a subsidiary of Greek power utility PPC SA, buys a 46-MW portfolio of wind and solar photovoltaic parks in Greece from Piraeus Equity Partners.
Feb 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, PPC Renewables
Energy Efficient Buildings in the United States and Russia
The world energy crisis of the 1970s led to the emergence of a new scientific and experimental direction in construction associated with the concept of energy-efficient building.
Sep 23, 2021 // Blog, Europe, Asia, Russia, energy efficient, Energy Efficient Buildings
BayWa r.e. to Build Record-Breaking Solar Rooftop in Germany
BayWa r.e. and Goodman Group have agreed to build 18 MWp of rooftop solar capacity at Marl Logistics Centre, Germany's largest single-roof solar system. 43,000 modules will be installed by end of 2023. This project is part of Goodman's target to reach 400 MWp of PV installed globally by 2025. 24 projects and 60 MWp installed this year.
Jun 26, 2023 // Plants, Rooftop PV, Germany, Europe, baywa r.e.
Solar-Powered Looms: Doubling Income & Women's Empowerment
Experience Resham Sutra, a Delhi-based social enterprise, and help empower women artisans across India to double their income with solar-powered looms. Purchasing these machines reduces CO2 emissions and overcomes unreliable electricity supplies. Support Resham Sutra in expanding their reach and helping provide loans to artisans.
Oct 3, 2023 // Technology, India, Asia
Fronius Partner Program: Elevating Solar Installation Excellence
Elevate your solar game with Fronius USA's updated partner program, launching June 3, 2024. Gain training, resources, and exclusive benefits to excel in solar installation and service.
May 14, 2024 // Inverters, Fronius
GCL Tech Eyes Saudi Arabia for 1st Foreign Plant
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd. is in advanced talks to build its first foreign plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant will produce 120,000 tons of polysilicon a year and could start operations as early as 2025. Lower solar prices have increased demand in China and around the world, making this expansion into new markets possible. GCL is considering opportunities in Mexico and Australia as well.
Sep 5, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, China, Asia, GCL Technology Holdings
Consumers Energy Lights Up Michigan’s 250-MW Muskegon Solar
Consumers Energy powers up 250‑MW Muskegon Solar—550,000 panels fueling 40,000 homes and 200+ jobs—battery-ready, grid-smart, and a keystone toward 8,000 MW of Michigan solar by 2040.
Jan 7, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Michigan, North America, PV Power Plant, Consumers Energy