Photovoltaic Systems- Page 2 of 3
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The BS* + Beer Show: Harnessing Solar Power’s Potential
A broad overview of the factors affecting widespread adoption of this renewable energy source
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Getting the Most Out of Your Solar Panels
Solar panels are limited in terms of how much sunlight they can convert to electricity. How do we optimize solar efficiency to meet growing energy demands?
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Installing Solar Panels Over Rigid Foam Insulation
Solar installers steer clear of this Passive House retrofit and the owner figures out why
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The Flip Side of Going All-Electric
The decision may be more complicated than you think
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Solar Decathlon Build Challenge Wraps Up a Difficult Year
University of Colorado-Boulder takes top honors among collegiate teams designing high-performance houses
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The BS* + Beer Show: High-Performance House Tour: A Living Building Challenge Case Study
The team behind Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm explains the hurdles they overcame to earn LBC certification
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Are Solar Roofs Ready to Go Mainstream?
Tesla's Solar Roof has been slow in rolling out, but it's picking up speed and looks like a relative bargain
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The Science of Batteries
It started with copper and iron, but the future of batteries is likely lithium ion
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Building for a Benchmark
Turning challenges into opportunities, TC Legend Homes secures Built Green certification for this new build in Seattle.
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A Solar-Centric Build
Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design