Creating Community Solar

The global transition to renewable energy sources has made significant strides in the last decade. One of the primary technologies pushing this transition forward is solar panels. In Ontario, solar energy system installations have become increasingly popular in many places worldwide. One key incentive for this is the concept of net metering. This article will delve deep into net metering in Ontario, assessing its cost-benefits and understanding its worth.
What Is Net Metering?
It is a billing arrangement where homeowners with solar panels (or other renewable energy …

Utilizing energy through solar panels in Sonoma County has come a long way from its modest beginnings. As of now, solar technology is being utilized and harnessed in several countries across the world. As our environmental sustainability is in jeopardy, solar power is one of those solutions that can help us preserve our environment while meeting our energy needs.
Solar panel systems generate electricity by absorbing solar energy from the sun and converting it to electricity supplied to the home. The solar energy system comprises multiple components, including …

Aside from growing plants or vegetables, gardening helps alleviate stress, exercise your body, and adds beauty to the place. As years go by, rooftop gardens are becoming popular in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.
In addition, it has become a trend in achieving environmental sustainability by placing artificial green spaces on the rooftop.
Here’s a look at the top benefits of having rooftop gardens:
They make the space cooler.
The gardens absorb most…

The price of solar batteries has been the top reason why many households refrain from going solar despite the many benefits in lowering your energy bills and protecting the environment. However, through the years, many companies have done their parts to help in this regard, giving homeowners more options depending on how much they can afford.
Have you ever wondered why the batteries are pricey and how they exactly work? These batteries are capable of storing energy coming from solar panels.
What …

The problem with wastes is that they don’t magically disappear once you have disposed of them. Instead, most of them end up in landfills that cause the production of greenhouse gases and methane that contribute to global warming.
How do landfills contribute to global warming?

Landfills produce methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide by up to 72 times. Without oxygen, trash is stored in the landfill to decompose slowly with the help of the …

Greenhouse gases refer to the types of gases capable of absorbing infrared radiation and emitting back thermal radiation. These gases can trap heat in the atmosphere, hence the term, greenhouse effect.
Here are the sources of greenhouse gases:
Methane
It’s a naturally occurring gas and is created when organic materials decompose underground. It is now commonly used in cooking, heating, and as a fuel. The problem started when more methane got burned due to the increase in …