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Module tracking contributes to a quicker return on investment
By: Bill Hoffer
In Washington, strong production incentives and module tracking contribute to a quicker return on investment for a farm’s 4.8 kW PV system.
Solar Electricity
By: Erika Weliczko
Whole-house energy monitors help you check your electricity consumption and identify your home’s electricity hogs.
Home Efficiency
By: Brian Pettepiece
Bainbridge Island, Washington has another project to be proud of—a 71-kilowatt community PV installation.
Solar Electricity
By: Randy Richmond
Can lithium-ion technology handle the energy demands of off-grid renewable energy systems?
Solar Electricity
A performance validation test
By: Bill Hoffer
Before you connect, commission. Learn how the pros verify a PV system’s safety and check its initial performance.
Solar Electricity
By: Chuck Marken
Consider these costs and benefits of expanding your domestic solar water heating system to serve your space-heating needs.
Solar Water Heating
Solar Electricity
Intermediate
Fluke Meter
Before you connect, commission. Learn how the pros verify a PV system’s safety and check its initial performance.
3 comments 4 months 1 week ago by Scott Russell
Solar Electricity
Intermediate
Prismatic type Li-ion battery
Can lithium-ion technology handle the energy demands of off-grid renewable energy systems?
5 comments 4 months 1 day ago by Randy Richmond
Solar Electricity
Intermediate
A bonding jumper
Determining the wire gauge required for the equipment-grounding conductors of the DC circuits in two different types of PV systems.
Solar Water Heating
Intermediate
Solar heating system
Consider these costs and benefits of expanding your domestic solar water heating system to serve your space-heating needs.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Elephant Energy Logo
A nonprofit with a mission of “Light in every home, clean air in every kitchen, power in every hand.”
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Cascade PV Module
Washington's Silicon Energy has released an enhanced, next-generation version of its Cascade PV module.
Home Efficiency
Intermediate
Current transducer
Whole-house energy monitors help you check your electricity consumption and identify your home’s electricity hogs.
7 comments 1 week 1 hour ago by fastbike
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Helios Solar Works SolSimple AC PV Module
Featuring a factory-integrated Exeltech microinverter and no exposed DC wiring.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Net-Metering Grade Map
Grading the 50 U.S. states on the effectiveness of their net-metering and interconnection practices.
Vehicles
Beginner
Author with vehicle
How much does an electric vehicle cost to drive? Brad Berman runs the numbers on fueling costs for his Nissan Leaf.
5 comments 4 months 1 week ago by Michael Welch
Home Efficiency
Beginner
Intro image.
Building an energy-efficient home is a smart choice, for your wallet and the planet—so why is it getting short shrift from many banks and appraisers?
Solar Electricity
Beginner
PV Array for the Bainbridge Island, Washington community installation
Bainbridge Island, Washington has another project to be proud of—a 71-kilowatt community PV installation.

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