In order for the United States to meet its 2050 decarbonization goals, it must install up to 20 times more solar photovoltaic (PV) modules than are installed today. In order to achieve this goal, the United States must increase its PV production and installations rapidly, but there are more solutions … [continued]
Anyone considering investing in solar panels will of course expect that it will be a while before they have paid for themselves by producing valuable electricity. How long it will take to reach breakeven depends on many factors: The initial price of the system, including full installation; the longevity of … [continued]
Martin Halloway, who is a designer of environmentally friendly buildings, decided to take down his 30-year-old solar panel to meter its performance. It is a 33 watt Arco solar panel that he purchased in 1980. It was his first, and before he purchased it, he did not have electricity. Apart … [continued]
