In the summer, both air conditioning demand and solar energy generation are at their peak — so what happens when you pair the two? As Gavin Harper, a research fellow at the University of Birmingham ...

Using the best AC modes for solar homes can shift cooling into peak solar hours, reduce grid use and improve comfort, helping ...

Solar panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and power your home with cleaner energy. But for those living in hotter climates who frequently use air conditioning, can solar panels ...

Both the Glacier fridge-freezer and Wave 2 air conditioner can be powered by battery and recharged directly via solar energy. When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can ...

By combining solar powered AC and solar hot water heating, these systems address two major sources of energy consumption in the home. This comprehensive approach allows homeowners to significantly ...

Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii News Now investigation has found that the state Department of Education wasted millions of dollars on solar-powered air conditioning systems that either had to be ...

The best solar generator pairs a large-capacity rechargeable power station — a big battery, at heart — with a set of portable solar panels, making for a versatile device that can provide backup power ...

The Bluetti AC180 Solar takes on all the best aspects of the AC200Max and crams it into a smaller, lighter form factor that should satisfy most users' needs. Portable power stations come in all shapes ...

Image: Michael Förtsch on Unsplash. Falling solar module prices in recent years mean it can be beneficial to oversize the DC capacity in PV plants. John Leslie of BTY presents findings from a study ...

The project comprises 1,000 MW of alternating current (AC) capacity, equivalent to 1,400 MWp of direct current (DC) capacity.