The Size Of Photovoltaic Panels Is Important, But The Efficiency Is More Important

The size of the photovoltaic panels is important, but the efficiency is more so

People looking to invest in solar are less concerned with the “first cost” of a residential PV system than the “total cost” over time. In fact, surveys say most consumers are willing to pay more for better long-term payback. While generation capacity is important, understanding module efficiency is critical to ensuring the right technology is … Read more

Paper Batteries Arrive To Make Packaging Smarter And More Sustainable

The company BillerudKorsnäs, together with researchers from Uppsala University, are working to bring to the market very cheap and environmentally friendly batteries made from algae cellulose. From ecological packaging to smart packaging with paper batteries. Research in Sweden opens new horizons in energy storage. BillerudKorsnäs, a manufacturer of renewable packaging materials, together with researchers at … Read more

This Innovative IBM System Could Revolutionize The Way We Recycle

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©Connie Zhou/IBM The concept of recycling could change substantially in the coming years. A prototype created by IBM makes it possible for the most difficult waste to be converted into reusable materials. IBM is working on developing solutions to the plastic waste problem. They just invented a pressure reactor, called the VolCat. First they tried … Read more

Torre Titania Opens “Leed Gold” Event And Meeting Room With Bamboo As The Protagonist

The event room of the skyscraper sports a very complex three-dimensional cladding at a technical level resolved with bamboo and phenolic plywood boards. The technical floor of the space, which has just obtained the Leed Gold classification, is made up of sheets of steel and lightened cement that give it a high resistance to loads. … Read more

Why Do Solar Panels Have Two Different Guarantees?

We spoke with the distribution company SunFields Europe, they clarify this and other doubts about the different guarantees and qualities of solar panels. The acquisition of solar panels has increased significantly in recent years, due, in part, to the new regulatory framework that encourages photovoltaic self-consumption, but also thanks to the growing interest of companies … Read more