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CHANGING TIDE IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

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                                            SOLAR PANELS THAT WORK EVEN AT NIGHT  Before now we were told and knew that solar panels are only efficient and effective during the day when the sun is out and shinning. However the tide is changing as scientist are consistently and tirelessly looking for ways/means to ensure achieving round the clock supply of electricity.  Conventional solar panels only work in daylight, so you need expensive battery storage to enable solar-produced power to be used at night. Now a team at Stanford University in the US has tested solar panels that keep generating electricity round the clock. Who says solar panels don’t work in the dark? In a breakthrough promising 24-hour reliable renewable energy, scientists have tested panels that keep producing power even when the sun goes down. Their innovation takes advantage of the fact that solar panels cool at night. Hence,  Power can be generated from the temperature difference   between the cooling panels and th
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  NEW RESEARCH COULD LEAD TO SOLAR PANELS THAT WORK AT NIGHT Despite the advantages of solar panels for harvesting clean energy, they have limitations, overcast days and nightfall render them partially or completely ineffective. But researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to solar panels working at night. Solar panels are a popular form of harvesting clean energy, but they aren’t without their limitations. They work best in bright, direct sunlight, so overcast and rainy days can limit energy efficiency. As for nightfall, solar panels can’t work without direct or indirect sunlight at least for now. A team of researchers, including researchers from the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW Sydney and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, have made a breakthrough in infrared technology that could lead to the development of solar panels that work at night. The researchers were able to run a successful test on a device, called a ther
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CCTV's The Best Third Eye for Your Business Place

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  ADVANTAGES OF USING CCTV SYSTEMS FOR YOUR BUSSINESS CCTV can provide a whole host of advantages within the building in which it is installed, along with its contents and any workers or residents.     Benefits of CCTV Cameras in Business  Here, we run through some of the top benefits that this safety system can bring to businesses of all types, and why it is a great thing to have installed at your business premises. 1. Crime deterrent It goes without saying that having a CCTV camera installed at your premises will act as a serious deterrent to criminals and anyone carrying out illegal activities. The sight of a CCTV camera infers an air of danger and the presence of the law, deterring anyone planning to carry out a crime from doing so. 2. Monitors activities CCTV systems are able to keep track of what is happening at the premises where they are installed. By monitoring the activity of workers and visitors at your business’ site, you and your workforce can have total
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POWERING A SAFER FUTURE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge and key to the solution. A large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the sun’s heat are generated through energy production, by burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and heat. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for over 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. The science is clear: to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.To achieve this, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean, accessible, affordable, sustainable, and reliable. Renewable energy sources which are available in abundance all around us, provided by the sun, wind, water, waste, and heat from the Earth – are reple
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  HOW TO CHOSE THE RIGHT INVERTER AND BATTERY FOR YOUR HOME  Are you planning to buy a new inverter or upgrade your old one? Whatever maybe the reason, it is very important to understand what is the right inverter for your home. The power requirement at your home can be different from you neighbor’s home. So do not just blindly install the same inverter (in terms of power) in your home. Before buying an inverter for your home do a little homework and understand the basics. First understand your Power Requirement  One of the most important factor that you must know before buying an inverter is your “Power requirement”. In simple words, what all electrical appliances like fan, tube lights, television, etc, you want to run at the time of power failure. The power requirement is addition of the power consumed by various electrical equipment. Suppose you want 3 Fans, 3 Tube lights, 1 fluorescent and    1 television to operate at the time of power failure. Below is the power consumed
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        UNENDING BENEFITS OF SOLAR STREET LIGHTS Solar power is getting increasing popularity as a dependable source for street lighting all over the world. Some of the benefits associated with solar street lights include reduced dependence on conventional energy, conservation of energy and less reliance on the national grid. In countries experiencing abundance of sunlight, solar lights are the best option to illuminate the streets, garden, parks and other public spaces. Nowadays, solar street lights are powered by PV panels, in-built battery, LED lights and smart sensors, all integrated into a single compact unit. Solar LED street lights have emerged as a cost-effective and environment-friendly to light up roads and public spaces. LED lights are widely acknowledged for energy conservation, are long-lasting and good-looking, and are maintenance-free. These characteristics make LED-based solar street lights well-suited for commercial as well as domestic lighting applications.    
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  How long do solar panels actually last? Solar panels offer homeowners a great way to reduce their carbon footprint. Luckily, the lifespan of solar panels will allow you to produce energy for many years, providing a great return on investment. You can count on most photovoltaic solar panels to last 25 years before they begin to noticeably degrade. Most solar panel companies will provide a standard 25-year warranty for the expected life expectancy of the solar panels. After 25 years, your solar panels won’t necessarily need to be replaced; however, their ability to absorb sunlight will be reduced. What is solar panel degradation rate? Over time, solar panels lose their ability to absorb sunlight and convert it into solar energy due to factors such as hotter weather and the natural reduction in chemical potency within the panel. This is what is referred to as the “degradation rate”.  The lower the degradation rate, the better the panel. When a solar panel has a lower degradation rate, i
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