Heat, Cold and Smoke – The Impact on Solar Energy Production
Most homeowners who install solar panels look forward to sunny days. It turns out, though, that power output drops when the day is too hot. Colder temperatures, on the other hand, result in more energy. And smoke from wildfires is having an even greater impact than heat and cold.
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October 02, 2026
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September 04, 2026
Innovative Solutions Deliver Longer and Safer Energy Storage
One of the biggest challenges for the renewable energy industry is that solar energy isn’t available at night, wind stops blowing periodically and other sources can also be intermittent. While lithium-ion battery installations are racing to keep up with demand, other technologies that provide better storage may soon supplant them.
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September 03, 2026
Solar Panel Manufacturing in the US is Growing Rapidly
Every component for solar energy installations can now be made in the US, and production is continuing to expand. Many parts still come from overseas, however, so anyone installing solar needs to evaluate the products carefully if they want a fully American-made system.
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August 05, 2026
Installing Solar can be Better than Expected, Even in Washington
The common refrain in Washington is that it’s too dark and dreary for solar to make sense. However, Maine and Vermont show that solar can work in northern climates. And with electricity prices now rising, the payback period for many households can be far shorter than expected.
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June 25, 2026
Electrical Generation by Renewables Expanded
Electrical Generation by Renewables Expanded by over 11% in the First Quarter of 2026
Over the coming year, U.S. EIA projects new utility-scale solar, wind and better storage capacity to gro more than 80.6 gigawatts as nuclear and fossil fuel capacity falls by 4.3 gigawatts.
EIA and FERC analyses forsee strong renewables and battery growth through 2030 and beyond.
June 04, 2026