Solar Growth thru 2033
The most recent prediction states that between 2024 and 2033, solar companies plan to construct 3.8 TW (AC) of capacity worldwide. According to the analysts, by 2033, the combined installed capacity of solar and wind power would reach 5.4 TW, bringing the total cumulative worldwide output of both technologies to 8 TW. With the exception […]
AI is Here: Watch Your Electric Bill Start to Climb
Over the last twenty years, modest increases in America’s energy demand have been offset by more efficient energy production. However, the era of consistent electricity use is over. For the remainder of the decade, US power demand is expected to climb between 13% and 15% yearly, according to forecasts from McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and […]
Why are Connecticut residents continue to see rising electric rates this summer?
After a recent rate adjustment method was approved, utility rates are anticipated to increase once more next month. According to Eversource officials, regular service customers would first see a monthly rate increase of roughly $13. Since stating that, they have changed that figure, so users should now expect a $8 monthly rise in their total […]
New Berkeley Lab Study Shows Average US Homeowners are saving almost $2000 annually with Solar
Berkeley Lab Study Quantifies Rooftop Solar’s Impact On Energy Burden Across 500,000 Households To help assess the potential for rooftop solar to serve in this emerging role, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has released a new study “Modeling the potential effects of rooftop solar on household energy burden in the United States” that evaluates how solar has historically […]
How Pollen Can Negatively Affect Solar Panel Production
Solar energy is an incredible way to harness the power of the sun and convert it into electricity for your home. However, it’s not without its challenges. One often overlooked issue that can significantly impact the efficiency of your solar panels is pollen. This blog post aims to shed light on how pollen can affect […]
Artificial Intelligence May Soon Require as Much Power as a Whole Nation
A.I. saw a boom when OpenAI’s ChatGPT burst into the scene, amassing an estimated 100 million users in just two months. The technology runs on thousands of specialized computer chips behind the scenes. (that is fantastic news for NVIDIA’s shareholders) They will likely consume enormous amounts of electricity in the upcoming years. Some preliminary estimations […]
How will a Solar Eclipse affect my solar panels?
What is an Eclipse? When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, a solar eclipse happens, shadowing the Earth. Eclipses come in three varieties: annular, partial, and complete, each with a unique shadow play. But every eclipse has the potential to impact solar panel performance, no matter what kind. Solar panels find themselves […]
SAVKAT Wins Two Awards from the Connecticut Green Bank
SAVKAT Solar Shines Bright at Connecticut Green Bank Awards! SAVKAT Solar, was recognized as a leading solar installer in the Northeast known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. SAVKAT recently had double the reason to celebrate! At a prestigious ceremony held on March 19th in Hartford, CT, the Connecticut Green Bank awarded SAVKAT […]
More CT Electric Rate Increases for Spring 2024
Recently, Eversource requested a rate adjustment of $784 million, which would increase the electric rates charged by Connecticut Light & Power by about 19%. Starting on May 1, the average residential customer would pay an additional $38 per month. The smaller of Connecticut’s two regulated electric monopolies, United Illuminating Company, an Avangrid affiliate, plans to […]
Made in the USA Solar Tax Credit.
Are there any Solar Panels Made in the USA? Finding US-made solar panels eligible for the new Tax Credit can be quite challenging. The majority of solar panels are currently produced in China, or at the very least, their components are sourced from there. If you’re interested in acquiring solar panels made in America, here’s […]