Here are two basic engineering question that apply to most solar projects. At what tilt should the modules be mounted? Should the orientation be “portrait” or “landscape”? Getting the answers right should be part of every design engineer’s Quality Assurance process. They also are …
Build Solar Energy Now or Later?
The short answer, for several reasons, is do it now! No amount of price reduction in solar panels will turn waiting into a good investment decision. Cash in your pocket and bank account today is worth more than next year or the year after – the time value, or “Present Value”, of money In …
Getting What You Pay for in Solar Energy
This is the second installment in a short collection of buying affordable solar energy; and still getting quality, safety, and performance. This one is about a common benchmark used across the industry - dollars per kilowatt - and some things that make it go up or down that also affect the safety, …
Exploring the Technology Behind IIT’s Microgrid
Solar Island Energy was involved with the solar and wind and storage at IIT. Find out more about this project here: http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/20/exploring-technology-behind-iit-s-microgrid …
The World Bank and 3 Islands
Large solar solutions require coordination and cooperation between all stakeholders and community members. The World Bank is well versed in building and managing relationships to ensure successful projects, and so is Solar Island Energy. This includes careful consideration of the impact and positive …
