5 Solar Power Myths Debunked
With energy hikes threatening our financial stability, consumers are considering renewable energy sources to save money. Switching to solar is a very attractive option for U.S. homeowners. Solar panels reduce the dependency on local electricity grids thus, lowering or completely eliminating energy bills. However, there are still many myths about solar energy that prevent people from taking a closer look at the benefits of solar power. We’ve compiled a list of the most common misconceptions about solar energy and debunked them.- Sun Path Electric
Tech Giant Signs Its First Clean Energy Deal in Asia
Following Apple Inc.’s initiative to go solar, Microsoft confirms its first ever renewable energy deal in Asia. The tech giant has partnered with Singaporean solar firm, Sunseap Group, for a planned 60 megawatt-peak solar portfolio. The 20-year contract will focus on serving datacenter energy consumption. Microsoft announced on their official blog that they purchased 100 percent of the renewable output from Sunseap’s rooftop solar project to power their datacenter operations in Singapore.- Sun Path Electric
How Does a Solar System Generate Electricity?
Thanks to solar panels, humankind can now harness power from the sun. The first ever practical solar cell was invented by scientists at Bell Telephone Labs. In 1954, they demonstrated to the world that sunlight can be turned into electricity. This milestone in renewable energy later led to the development of modern photovoltaic solar panels. It also started the widespread manufacture of solar cell energy systems, providing both financial and environmental benefits.- Sun Path Electric
How Does Bad Weather Affect Solar Energy Production?
Despite the popularity of solar energy, there are still a handful of misconceptions regarding its efficiency. Many people still believe that solar panels only work when the sun is beating down on them. If you’re from an area that isn’t all sunshine year-round, you’ve probably wondered about the effects of bad weather on solar performance. It’s time to set the record straight. Solar systems are more adaptable than you think.- Sun Path Electric
The World’s First Floating Solar Farm
Due to a shortage of land needed to build a utility-scale solar power farm, the Netherlands thought of a unique solution—bring the solar panels to sea. The initiators of the project, Oceans of Energy, is aiming for a new hope with regards to unlimited amounts of clean energy for the world. They also believe that it is a feasible project for the Netherlands as it is surrounded by coastal regions. More so, it fits well with Dutch maritime background and offshore competencies.- Sun Path Electric
Energy Revolution Has Begun
A common misconception preventing many people from switching to solar is that it costs an excessive amount of money. Here’s the truth—the cost of solar is decreasing so rapidly it’s now cheaper than coal. This was revealed by Lazard’s latest annual Levelized Cost of Energy Analysis. This dramatic change is a powerful sign illustrating the start of an energy revolution. According to their latest report, energy from utility-scale solar plants has seen the biggest price drop.- Sun Path Electric
