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Growing in the shade of solar power

Whether it’s in temperate climates or more arid regions, co-locating crops and solar panels is a win-win solution. The idea of co-locating photovoltaics and agriculture was first suggested in 1981 by Adolf Goetzberger and Armin Zastrow and it has progressed in Japan since 2004 under the impetus of Akira Nagashima. Many types of crops such as citrus fruits, cucumbers, rice and vines can benefit. The technique...

Three New Innovative Ways To Capture And Use Solar Power

As the cost of solar panels are gradually but steadily decreasing and innovation expands options, individuals and businesses have more and more choices in exactly how to power their houses and buildings with the sun. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), solar energy is leading the renewable generation capacity expansion with an increase of 98 GW (+20%) in 2019. 

Solar Panels And The Importance of Aesthetics

Solar panels are one of the most visible signs of the energy transition. As their presence grows across our rooftops, highways, farmland and other surfaces, it’s important that they blend in with or enhance the aesthetics of their surroundings.