Hello everyone! I'm doing a bit of research on solar panels and their market. DISCLAIMER: this is NOT an ad -- I'm not trying to sell anything to you, just trying to learn more!

If you have the time, it would be so helpful to hear answers to the following problems:

1. What do you look for when purchasing solar panels?
2. What are some issues you encountered or are encountering while buying, installing, or maintaining your solar panels?
3. Why did you decide to install solar panels?
4. How did you feel about the price of buying and installing them?
5. How would you rate the process overall, out of 10?

I am considering accepting a contract position in the commercial solar division as a project estimator for a 12-month duration. Should there be good possibility of contract extension if I perform well, or should I stay away from contract work?

Anyone know how to start your own virtual power plant business? Like VPP for dummies or something?

The UAE-backed solar power plant in Aden marked a momentous milestone that embodies aspiration and strength for a town that has for long had electricity inadequacies and been plagued by neglect from the government. Yemeni leaders who graced the event exhibited how large-scale and advanced it was through installing more than 211,000 solar panels, 900 km of power cables as well as 12 substations covering a large area.This project shows how serious UAE is regarding Yemen's sustainability with over 2000 workers who have worked 1.3 million hours without accidents. The Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak praised Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company as well as United Arab Emirates for initiating such an important renewable energy project in their respective nation. This strategy project doesn't only address the urgent energy needs but aligns well with global climate goals and it shows UAE's lead in environmental conservation as well as international collaboration

Dear renewable energy professionals, I have been reading and researching the evolving arguments around the cost of developing renewable projects.

Interestingly, there are too many generic solutions. So i have a question: What are the costs of getting it wrong in renewable projects and why is it important to create awareness on this?

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/07/02/fraunhofer-develops-tandem-module-for-direct-hydrogen-production/

Not sure if this is the right subreddit but i am currently studying physics in the UK (just finished first year) and i am interested in renewable energy as a future career path. What specific jobs would you recommend?

The passage of Bill C-59 finally introduces the long-awaited Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, offering a 20—to 30-percent refundable tax credit for investments in wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

This crucial legislation positions Canada as a global renewable energy market leader, supporting its economic and environmental goals through 2034.

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Hi, I'm from Austria and starting my master's in renewables. I want to travel and work abroad. Even working with other countries in a global setting would be nice...language recommendation there? (aside from English and German)

Any recommendations for countries with a good standard of living and job opportunities in renewables?I don't worry about the language barrier. I'm confident I can learn the local language and culture quickly.

Misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy are widespread and threaten to undermine the clean energy transition.

In this report, the Earth Institute at Columbia University identifies and examines 33 of the most pervasive false claims about solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicles to promote a more informed discussion.

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DOE floats $900M to build advanced reactors - E&E News by POLITICO (eenews.net)

Hi all,

I know this isn't the usual post about renewable energy here on this subreddit but am currently looking for some help. I am a student studying renewable energy engineering and at the moment our class is at the stage where we are choosing our dissertation topics for our undergraduate degrees. I have had a few ideas but I am quite unsure of them all. I know I would like to do something in the battery storage field but really will take any ideas. Thanks for your help :)

The world’s first in-flight study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a commercial aircraft has demonstrated significant reductions in non-CO2 emissions. Conducted by Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and SAF producer Neste, the study involved an Airbus A350 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

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The results showed a 56% reduction in soot particle emissions and contrail ice crystal formation compared to conventional Jet A-1 fuel, which could substantially decrease the climate-warming effects of condensation trails, known as contrails.

DLR’s global climate model simulations indicate that using 100% SAF could reduce the climate impact of contrails by 26%. This reduction in radiative forcing highlights SAF’s potential to mitigate aviation’s environmental impact beyond just CO2 emissions.

Traditional jet fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and contrails, exacerbating global warming. The ECLIF3 study shows that SAF can play a critical role in the sector's journey towards net-zero emissions, addressing both CO2 and non-CO2 effects.