The Cool Down

Off-grid homeowner shares honest review five months after installing DIY solar panel array

A homeowner took to Reddit to reflect on their experience with building a DIY solar panel system for their cabin.
The Cool Down

This solar company is helping homeowners install rooftop panels without the upfront costs

Thanks to TCD partner Palmetto, solar energy just got a lot more accessible for U.S. homeowners. Its LightReach program can help consumers install rooftop solar panels.
IEEE

Deep Learning-Driven Solar Power Forecasting for Smart Grid Optimization

Abstract: Short-term solar power prediction is becoming increasingly vital as modern smart grids continue to incorporate more renewable energy. However, solar output changes quickly due to shifting ...

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The guidance published on Tuesday means that from 2028, no new homes will be on the gas network - and will instead be on a ...
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Time-lapse shows NASA spacewalkers installing and deploying a solar array

Astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio installed and deployed an ISS Roll Out Solar Array (iROSA). The rollout occurred while the International Space Station was flying over the Pacific Northwest.
IEEE

Towards Sustainable Energy: Improved Solar Forecasting with Deep Learning Models

Abstract: Accurate solar power forecasting is crucial for energy management optimization and grid stability. The Temporal Fusion Transformer (TFT) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) deep learning ...
Frontiers

A novel motor-free solar-thermal vapor-pressure water pump: concept validation and thermal feasibility assessment

Electric motors account for a large share of global electricity consumption, particularly in water pumping applications for agriculture and urban infrastructure. Conventional solar water pump systems ...