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By: Claire Anderson, Shawn Schreiner
Solar can be sleek—and smart. Frameless modules take this homestead to net-zero energy use.
Solar Electricity
By: Kelly Davidson
Since 2009, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved 34 RE projects with associated transmission corridors and infrastructure.
Solar Electricity
Passive approach to tracking the sun
By: Andy Kerr
To maximize production, tracking systems keep PV modules facing the sun all day throughout the year. Trackers can be single- or dual-axis...
Solar Electricity
By: Andy Kerr
Fluorescent lights, including compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), contain small amounts of elemental mercury vapor. Should you care?
Home Efficiency
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
Solar Water Heating
Beginner
This system from Warmboard uses aluminum cladding to distribute heat.
A look at lightweight systems that use aluminum as a heat conductor as opposed to those that use concrete as a thermal mass.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Heyco SunBundler
Tips and techniques for protecting and managing exposed wiring on solar-electric arrays.
Vehicles
Intermediate
Sinopoly batteries installed
With more power per pound and less maintenance required, lithium-ion batteries can be a good match for an electric vehicle.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
James and Elizabeth Williams
James and Elizabeth Williams lost nearly everything in a June 2011 tornado, but in the process, they “found” renewable energy.
Solar Electricity
Intermediate
Labeled Combiner Box
The 2011 version of the National Electrical Code expanded the labeling requirements for all types of PV systems.
Home Efficiency
Beginner
Walls using structural insulated panels (SIPs).
A tight, well-insulated envelope is key to a high-performance home. Check out these techniques before you build.
1 comment 3 months 1 week ago by lavardera
Solar Electricity
Intermediate
20 PV panels on 10 single-axis trackers
In Washington, strong production incentives and module tracking contribute to a quicker return on investment for a farm’s 4.8 kW PV system.
3 comments 1 month 2 days ago by doutmind
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Introductory article graphic.
Learn how to fairly compare different PV system bids to optimize your investment.
5 comments 5 months 1 week ago by Scott Russell
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 5 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?
10 comments 3 weeks 1 day ago by mark roberts 2
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.

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