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Impact of Solar Power on the Construction Industry
What are the impacts of solar power in the construction industry?
Environmental sustainability
Energy independence
Reduced noise and emissions
Scalability…
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Barriers to Solar Adoption in the Philippines
What are the barriers to solar adoption in the Philippines?
High initial cost and financing
Lack of awareness and education
Technological and technical…
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Why Your Solar Panels Need Bypass Diodes
Solar panel bypass diodes – those unassuming little electronic components quietly working in the background of your solar panels. What are they, why are they there, and do we…
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Homegrown Solar: Are Australians Ready To Pay?
We often hear from Australians lamenting the lack of local solar manufacturing. The Solar Sunshot initiative is aiming to change that.
When it comes to buying solar panels made…
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Derby Hospital Solar System (Finally) Operational
Western Australia’s Derby Regional Hospital is looking forward to much cheaper electricity bills thanks to a newly installed commercial solar power system.
After a $1.4 million…
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Four Things You Should Check Before Your Solar Installers Leave
Welcome back to our monthly chat. I’m Pat from Southwell Solar Inspections. In my line of work, I get to chat with system owners after the solar installation team has packed up…
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Good Flashings For Solar; Holes In Your Roof Made Waterproof
Image credit: Solar Depot
There are many ways to make a weatherproof cable entry to your iron roof, but as far as I’m concerned, all of them except one are wrong. In this post,…
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Solar Liberty project gets tax breaks in Evans – Buffalo News
A $20.8 million solar energy project in the Town of Evans got a green light for $4.1 million in tax breaks from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency.
Construction will…
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Failed Flashings: When Solar Roof Penetrations Go Wrong
Think about the tin roof over your head. Its primary function is to keep the rain out. Now picture putting holes in that tin sheet for a fat bundle of cables. It’s risky if not…
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How To Reinforce Skinny Rural SWER Connections With Solar Batteries
So you’ve made the tree change, shifted to the dream country block or taken over the farm now Dad has retired. While the peace and quiet is great, the fringe of grid power can…
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