
Solar
News about solar energy, and how to buy and install your own panels.

Spain’s Sun Tax to be axed
In October 2015, Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a controversial tax on those using electricity produced by their own solar installations. However, a new ...

Feeling Hot Hot Hot: Solar Cooking in Action
Cooking can be challenging in itself. Following recipes, getting the right ingredients and hoping it comes out tasting delicious – unless you’re a t...

The Road to Self-Reliance
American families have been going off-grid for more than forty years, but for most it’s a gradual process, involving a lot of learning by trial and error. In a ...

Solar TV: Entertainment Everywhere
Living off-grid but want to keep dumbing down? Cello Electronics have introduced what they claim is the first LED solar powered TV. With a screen size of 22 inc...

(eco)Village within a Village
The Welsh Government is embracing low-impact housing with the unveiling of its first village within a village – the Pentre Solar “eco hamlet” within the traditi...

Free Home Batteries Trial Increases Grid Capacity
A small community in South Yorkshire, UK has been targeted for a trial involving solar power and smart batteries. Forty homes in near Barnsley are having smart ...

I know a lot about solar – I love solar
President Elect Trump is quoted in saying “I know a lot about solar, I love solar…”, it gives me hope that Trump will work with the powers tha...

Tesla’s solar tiles may be too costly
The solar roof tile seems set to transform technological necessity into desirable object. Elon Musk’s launch event last week was a revolutionary moment ...

Canada project launched by ATCO
A new off-grid system is capable of generating 75 kilowatts and storing 250 kilowatts hours of energy. Now that’s impressive! Last week, ATCO anno...

California Gov, Jerry Brown – Off-Grid
Environmental champion, Jerry Brown says his next home will be totally off the grid. Powered by solar panels, the 2,674 square feet abode will include on...

Dusty solar panels 30% less efficient
We always knew dirty panels don’t work as well as clean ones – now we can put a number on it. Newly published research by Engineering researchers fr...

