Landfills normally harm the environment. However, CS Energy is attempting to rectify that situation, at least with one Berkeley, New Jersey landfill. The company announced its 10-MW landfill community solar project. This project will close the landfill and install a community solar system on top of it. The planned system consists of two 5-MW solar energy systems working together. Completion of this project will bring CS Energy’s total landfill
According to SEIA, the solar industry market share has reached an annual growth rate of 33% in the last decade. This growth can be attributed to declining costs, increasing demand for clean electricity, and government programs such as the Solar Investment Tax Credit. With more than 140 gigawatts of solar capacity installed nationwide, the solar market now provides enough energy to power 25 million residences. As of 2021, over
The solar industry has been making great strides in recent months. Seven counties and one city in Southwest Virginia Public now allow schools and community colleges to apply for the Coalfield Solar Fund program that offers funding for campus solar arrays and educational opportunities in the solar industry. According to Cardinal News, Intuit Inc., the nonprofit National Energy and Education Development Project, and a Staunton-based solar developer, Secure Solar
SolarRoyal is coming to the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Dallas, TX March 7-9. Come out to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to Booth 8810 and talk with one of our solar ventilation experts to find out why the SolarRoyal solar attic ventilation fans are the best on the market.
So many homeowners underestimate the need for proper insulation. In a home without proper insulation, warm air leaks out in the winter and cool air leaks out in the summer. In both cases, the HVAC system is working hard to maintain the temperature, but it's fighting a losing battle and driving the utility bills higher. Unfortunately, insulation isn't a "set it and forget it" solution either. Just because your
When searching for the right solar attic ventilation fan for your needs, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available on the market. There is a plethora of style, color, and size options for solar attic fans, among many other customizable specifications available. When speaking of fan size options, we're not just talking about the size of the physical unit. In fact, bigger doesn't always mean better.
Investing in a solar attic ventilation fan is a smart choice that will save you money in the long run. However, there are a few things you can do to optimize your fan and ensure you are getting your money's worth. 1. Optimize Your Fan's Sun Exposure It's important to ensure that your fan is receiving maximum sun exposure because those UV rays are what keep the fan
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on June 16, 2022, to reform the Commission's standard generator interconnection procedures and agreements. This proposal seeks to establish how utility providers integrate new projects into the existing transmission system. They hope to reduce the industry's backlogs for integrating new projects into existing systems. New comments have been submitted by the Solar Energy Industries
SolarRoyal is at the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) 2022 Texas Roofing Conference in Fort Worth, TX. Come out to the Fort Worth Convention Center to Booth 605 and talk with one of our solar ventilation experts to find out why the SolarRoyal solar attic ventilation fans are the best on the market.
According to the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA), supply chain issues have drastically slowed solar power installations in 2022. As many as 20 percent of planned solar installations have been affected. According to the EIA's June 2022 Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, 17.8 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity was slated for installation in 2022. However, the first six months of the year have
