Category Solar power

Storing renewable energy

Triple Pundit explains why being able to store renewable energy is crucial. It’s cost effective, as it can allow electricity to be released during peak hours when it’s needed and the price is higher. Also, it increases energy autonomy and…

DOE to fund solar thermal research

They will spend $60 million over five years studying how to optimize solar thermal, which stores solar energy as heat so the turbines that produce electricity can be powered even when the sun isn’t shining. This is a welcome step.…

Solar geothermal hybrid home

This award winning house in Wisconsin gets 70-80% of its heat from the sun and earth with passive solar energy and geothermal radiant slab hydronic heating. Plus, the price wasn’t substantially higher than a regular house. It was all in…