Photovoltaic
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Residential PV Installations in Florida Remain Strong
Installers report that many solar customers are asking for batteries
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Three Books on PV-Equipped Homes
Two of these books focus on zero-energy homes, while the third tackles residential photovoltaic systems
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Designing for Solar Panels
Three experts weigh in on how to optimize a PV array’s potential
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Did Our Net-Zero House Meet its Energy Goals?
Upgraded insulation and windows, plus a 9.8 kW solar array, help these homeowners realize a power surplus
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Solar Panels Don’t Make Good Roads
Early test results show that electricity generated by solar roadways is very expensive
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Solar Under Storm
Designing hurricane-resilient PV systems
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Colorado’s Low-Income Solar Model
Energy assistance programs are helping to get PV systems on rooftops and helping lower energy bills
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What Will We Do With All Those Solar Panels When Their Useful Life Is Over?
As solar power booms, businesses are exploring ways to ensure valuable components don’t end up in landfills
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An Off-Grid Affordable Housing Project
This Virgin Islands project showcases tropical climate building practices
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Planning for Backup Power in an All-Electric House
A homeowner in Kentucky eyes a solar array to keep his house running in the event of a power outage
