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While solar energy production drops on rainy days, that doesn’t mean solar panels quit producing altogether. Let’s take a look at rooftop solar production over the past couple rainy days… THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2023: 9.6 kWh FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2023: 6.5 kWh Compared to… Continue Reading “Solar Energy on Rainy Days”
Monday’s blue skies and cool temperatures resulted in our best energy production yet for 2023! Total solar energy production for the day was 42.7 kWh Out of that amount, nearly half (20 kWh) was sent to the grid. With net metering, those excess kilowatt… Continue Reading “First Day of Spring Delivers Highest Solar Production of 2023”
This story caught my eye a few days ago: Tesla has a home battery to sell you, with or without solar Tesla said this week that it’s now selling Powerwalls separately “in select US markets.” The company hasn’t put out an official list of… Continue Reading “Next Power Outage”
2021 proved yet again that clean energy is a key driver for Pennsylvania’s overall economic success and long-term growth. Pennsylvania’s clean energy sector was one of the fastest growing in the nation, propelling the Commonwealth into the top 10 of states with the most… Continue Reading “Pennsylvania’s clean energy sector one of the fastest growing in the United States”
March has brought a continuation of February’s mild weather in western Pennsylvania, along with more daylight hours, where the sun is ‘riding higher’ in the sky. These factors have all contributed to increased rooftop solar energy production, as we exit the ‘dark days’ of… Continue Reading “Sunnier Days are here Again!”
Monthly savings of over $67 The latest GM monthly report on our 2019 Chevy Bolt indicates a 98 miles-per-gallon-equivalent over 741 miles of winter driving in February. Winter driving consumes more energy in the Bolt due to its use of resistance electricity to maintain… Continue Reading “Bolt Report – March 2023”
Those of us in Pennsylvania are fortunate to have the ability to sell the energy credits (SRECs) created by our solar panels. A Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) adds value beyond the electricity savings you get from a solar system. You automatically earn them when… Continue Reading “30 Puts Us Over 1 Thousand Dollars”
by Ken Bossong, Executive Director – SUN DAY Campaign Data recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirm that solar and wind are poised to experience significant growth this year and for at least the… Continue Reading “Renewables Likely Top 25% of US Electricity and 30% of Generating by Year End 2024”
No loss of power and minimal damage to Babcock Ranch solar array operated by Florida Power and Light The CNN story on October 2, 2022 by Rachel Ramirez reports: The storm [Hurricane Ian] obliterated the nearby Fort Myers and Naples areas with record-breaking surge and winds… Continue Reading “Resilience: Solar-Powered Florida Community Endured Hurricane Ian”
In a September 29, 2022 story by Frank Jordans tells how Feldheim, Germany, about 90-minutes south of Berlin, has been energy self-sufficient for more than a decade. A bold experiment launched in the mid-1990s saw Feldheim erect a handful of wind turbines to provide… Continue Reading “No One Worries about Energy Bills in One Tiny German Town”