Solar Panel Direction by Zip Code: From Sunrise to Sunset

Ever caught yourself wondering why your neighbor’s solar panels are tilted differently than yours? Well, it’s not just a design choice; it’s science! The direction your solar panels face plays a pivotal role in how much energy they can harness. And guess what? This direction can change based on where you live. That’s right, your … Read more

KW vs. Kwh: What’s the Difference?

KW vs. Kwh Measure

Electricity is important in our everyday lives because it helps us use things at home and at work. However, there are two words that confuse a lot of people when it comes to understanding electricity: kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh). Even though they sound similar, they mean different things. Let’s learn about what they actually … Read more

Who Invented Solar Panels? History of Panels – Invention Timeline

Brief History of Solar Panels

Solar energy power has come a long way since its invention, and nowadays, when we think about it, the first thing that comes to mind is panels that power smart systems for our homes and various other appliances. Today, we are going to talk about who invented solar panels and discuss their history over the … Read more

PPA e7 Renewable Workshop for Southern Utilities – Tuvalu Electricity Corporation

Tuvalu Energy

Signal detected from this Planet coming from somewhere in the biggest ocean….. “The Pacific Ocean”. It’s from “TUVALU” Tuvalu Electricity Corporation – TEC TEC is 100% owned by the GOT. Has a total of eight Power Station. Fongafale is the main station and the balance on the outlying islands. Fongafale capacity is only 2096kW. Derated … Read more

Energy Efficiency Measures and Technological Improvements

ENEL Conversion plan to CCGT and clean coal technologies: a path towards energy efficiency Enel is completing a plan to convert its oil-fired power plants into both CCGTs and very efficient coal-fired plants. With reference to the CCGT plan, as of December 2004, the total capacity of ultra-high efficiency (55%) natural gas-fired combined-cycle plants exceeded … Read more

Sustainable Development – The Heart of E8

Sustainable Energy Development is the heart of the e8. As the world’s leading suppliers of electricity and energy services, the e8 companies recognize that they have a significant role to play in helping society achieve the goal of Sustainable Development. Defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987, Sustainable Development is “development which … Read more