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Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework Tool Shines in Solar Cybersecurity Assessment

February 20, 20242 months ago US Department of Energy 0 Comments

As the world pushes for sustainable energy, the spotlight turns to distributed energy resources (DERs), with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at the forefront. In the quest for decarbonization, a shining star emerges—the Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF).Unveiled at the 2023 IEEE Power and Energy Society’s Innovative Smart Grid Technologies conference, a new paper by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers sheds light on the importance of securing solar energy.

Residential Solar Advantages — 5 Top Benefits

February 13, 20231 year ago US Department of Energy 0 Comments

Solar energy for residences is a hot topic, and rightfully so. The amount of solar connected to the electric grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and there are now nearly 4 million American households that are already generating their own power with solar energy. This clean energy … [continued]

The Future Is Now! (My Renewable Cities Opening Night Prez)

July 12, 20159 years ago Zachary Shahan 36 Comments

The future is now. That’s a phrase I love on so many levels. I’ve got another presentation in my repertoire more tailored to that phrase, but for my PechaKucha presentation on the opening night of the Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum, I realized at the last minute (or maybe a … [continued]

Solar Energy Advantages vs Disadvantages

September 22, 201410 years ago Zachary Shahan 123 Comments

Cost of Solar. Solar energy has very, very broad support. As I wrote last month, you, your family, your friends, and even your “enemies” love solar. Clearly, most of these people are not solar energy experts and are not aware of all the details of solar energy advantages and disadvantages. … [continued]

Solar Power Advantages vs Insanity

April 1, 201410 years ago Zachary Shahan 37 Comments

Originally published on Cost of Solar*. –> Take a few seconds, run a free solar report on your property, and find out how much solar will save you! The second definition of “insanity” in Google is, “Extreme foolishness or irrationality.” Unfortunately, that definition actually applies to more of what we do and don’t do than … [continued]

15 Solar Facts You Should Know

November 25, 201310 years ago Zachary Shahan 32 Comments

Originally published on Cost of Solar. If you’ve missed many of the articles we’ve published over the past couples months, I figured it was a good time to catch you up on some things. Below are 15 solar statistics or key facts that I think are worth your consideration: 1. About … [continued]