Distributed energy resources, such as solar photovoltaic systems, are a novel means to provide usable electricity to areas currently underserved by utility companies. In addition, distributed energy resources also offer a clean alternative to the traditional, carbon-intensive national grid that currently delivers electricity to much of the country. These small-scale grids act as ideal backups for …
Category Archives: Residential
Boosting returns on your solar PV system
Installing a solar PV system is a long-term investment that generates benefits over the life of the panels. To get the fastest return on investment, it helps to take a few proactive measures. One of the best things about solar panels is that they save you money on energy bills over time. However, you can …
Harnessing residential and commercial enthusiasm for solar energy
In one hour, the sun delivers more energy to the earth than humans consume in an entire year. Indeed, one group of researchers once discovered that over a 90-minute period in 2006, the sun’s output easily outpaced total worldwide consumption for 2001. With such a surplus of power available, capturing at least a portion of …
Solar fuels economic growth and provides steady stream of new jobs
As our reliance on traditional sources of energy wanes, solar power will continue to play a large and ever-growing role in shaping the economy of the future. At Trina Solar, we believe the solar industry serves a crucial function both domestically in the United States and internationally by creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs, generating clean …
Why Solar Power Is So Popular
Advocates of solar power have long known the many benefits of harnessing this clean, renewable energy source. As these benefits become more apparent to a greater number of people every day, it’s driving up the overall positive perception of solar energy among the general population. The unparalleled popularity of solar power According to a recent survey conducted …
Trinasolar Launches Bifacial PERC Module “DUOMAX Twin”
April 28, 2017 – Trina Solar Limited (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in solar photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, has launched its high-efficiency bifacial module DUOMAX Twin. The DUOMAX Twin is an innovative solar module integrating the technology of Trina Solar’s high-efficiency bifacial PERC cell and the dual-glass DUOMAX module. Following the first …
Global investment in renewable energy sources continues to rise
One measure of discerning current trends in the energy industry is to look at how much investment is going into the various sectors. Although global energy investment declined in 2015 compared to 2014’s levels, clean, renewable energy sources, such as solar power, have seen a remarkable increase in this sector. As investment in the renewable energy sector …
Using solar power as an investment vehicle
Solar power offers many different benefits for almost everyone, from lowered energy costs to a reduction in a carbon footprint. In addition to these advantages to using solar, this energy source also works as a great investment vehicle. For many individuals, companies and groups that opt to go solar, a significant return on investment can …
Demystifying the National Electric Code and how these standards impact the solar sector
Any product that utilizes and produces electricity needs to be regulated with a strict set of standards, and solar panels are no different. The National Electric Code, established by the National Fire Protection Association, a private trade association, codifies the rules for installing, operating and maintaining solar panels in a variety of settings, from residential roof tops …
How the national solar business code benefits companies and consumers
Although solar power provides end users with the freedom to generate a clean, renewable source of energy from their own property, there are some guidelines and rules that must be followed. These rules are designed to provide a basis for maintaining a safe and effective solar system. With a variety of solar panels, installation types …
