IEEE

A Conceptual Design of Remote Controlled Solar Panel Cleaning Robot

Abstract: Solar panels are prone to accumulation of dirt, dust, and debris, reducing their efficiency and overall energy output. Manual cleaning methods are time-consuming, laborintensive, and ...

Why Aren’t All Deserts Covered in Solar Panels? Science Says Design Matters More

Panels alter soil moisture and MAOM carbon, so careful siting and spacing help support renewables without harming nearby ...

Could 'guerrilla solar' be the answer to your skyrocketing PG&E bill?

OPINION: Plug-in solar panels are cheaper, quicker to deploy, and accessible to homeowners with shady roofs or renters with ...
Technobezz

SUNGOLDPOWER 10-Panel Solar Bundle Drops to $2297.60

Save $372 on this 10-panel bifacial solar bundle with 30% extra power potential, ideal for DIY home energy projects.

Homeowner searches for legal advice after city rules prevent him from adding DIY solar setup: 'They don't like solar and it's obvious'

For homeowners who feel blocked by local rules, the experience can feel similar to HOA-related solar disputes. In those ...
The Cool Down

Homeowner shares story of how they dodged their four-figure energy bills: '[The] utility company can go kick rocks'

One homeowner shared how they're cutting down their bill. In the r/SolarDIY subreddit, they shared images of their solar ...
Interesting Engineering

Scientists recover almost 99% of pure silver from dead solar cells

A combination technique comprising hydrometallurgy and electrochemical deposition developed by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy has boosted the recovery rate of silver from spent ...