California is a well-known solar energy hub. But we all would have thought that was because it gets lots of sunshine. Looks like there is another reason – large parts of California does not get enough water. Here’s an interesting…
India to have 13 GW of Solar PV by End of 2016?
Some estimates I read suggest India could have a total solar PV installed capacity of over 13 GW by end of 2016. Now, this is a much higher number than the installed capacity of 4.3 GW as of end Sep…
Europe’a largest solar park, 300 MW of it, connected to the grid
The largest solar park in Europe, a 300MW project developed by France-based firm Neoen near Bordeaux, has been connected to the grid, reports PV Tech. This park has had international players associated with it. A consortium composed of Eiffage, its subsidiary…
The Phenomenal Photons – Energy Packets that are the Essence of Sunlight
Summary: Photons are the real thing. Yes, by carrying all the energy in neat packets, photons are, in fact, light. What are photons, which appear to the real thing that gives us the energy from the sun? Put simply, one…
Super Sunlight – Sun’s Energy Carrier
Summary – We receive energy from the sun in the form of sunlight, which is an electromagnetic radiation comprising many components with different wavelengths. Most portions of the sunlight eventually reach the earth and nourish us. We all see sunlight, everyday. Sunlight,…