#Solar Powered Pumps Market

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Indian Solar Water Pump Market Revenue, Share, Industry Trends, Growth Strategy, Business Challenges, Opportunities and Future Investment till 2033: SPER Market Research

The India solar water pump market is witnessing remarkable growth driven by several factors. With increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the need for energy-efficient solutions, there’s a growing demand for solar-powered water pumps. Key drivers include government initiatives promoting renewable energy adoption, such as subsidies, incentives, and favorable policies. Moreover, the rising cost of traditional energy sources and the unreliability of grid power in rural areas further propel market expansion. Additionally, the agricultural sector, which relies heavily on water pumps for irrigation, presents a significant market opportunity for solar water pump manufacturers.

However, challenges such as high initial investment costs, limited access to financing, and technical complexities in installation and maintenance hinder market growth. Overcoming these challenges requires innovative financing mechanisms, skill development programs, and awareness campaigns to promote the benefits of solar water pumps. Despite challenges, the India solar water pump market holds immense potential for addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable agriculture practices across the country.

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"The man who has called climate change a “hoax” also can be expected to wreak havoc on federal agencies central to understanding, and combating, climate change. But plenty of climate action would be very difficult for a second Trump administration to unravel, and the 47th president won’t be able to stop the inevitable economy-wide shift from fossil fuels to renewables. 

“This is bad for the climate, full stop,” said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at the Columbia Business School. “That said, this will be yet another wall that never gets built. Fundamental market forces are at play.”

A core irony of climate change is that markets incentivized the wide-scale burning of fossil fuels beginning in the Industrial Revolution, creating the mess humanity is mired in, and now those markets are driving a renewables revolution that will help fix it. Coal, oil, and gas are commodities whose prices fluctuate. As natural resources that humans pull from the ground, there’s really no improving on them — engineers can’t engineer new versions of coal. 

By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time. Energy experts believe solar power, the price of which fell 90 percent between 2010 and 2020, will continue to proliferate across the landscape. (Last year, the United States added three times as much solar capacity as natural gas.) Heat pumps now outsell gas furnaces in the U.S., due in part to government incentives. Last year, Maine announced it had reached its goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule, in part thanks to state rebates. So if the Trump administration cut off the funding for heat pumps that the IRA provides, states could pick up the slack. 

Local utilities are also finding novel ways to use heat pumps. Over in Massachusetts, for example, the utility Eversource Energy is experimenting with “networked geothermal,” in which the homes within a given neighborhood tap into water pumped from underground. Heat pumps use that water to heat or cool a space, which is vastly more efficient than burning natural gas. Eversource and two dozen other utilities, representing about half of the country’s natural gas customers, have formed a coalition to deploy more networked geothermal systems.

Beyond being more efficient, green tech is simply cheaper to adopt. Consider Texas, which long ago divorced its electrical grid from the national grid so it could skirt federal regulation. The Lone Star State is the nation’s biggest oil and gas producer, but it gets 40 percent of its total energy from carbon-free sources. “Texas has the most solar and wind of any state, not because Republicans in Texas love renewables, but because it’s the cheapest form of electricity there,” said Zeke Hausfather, a research scientist at Berkeley Earth, a climate research nonprofit. The next top three states for producing wind power — Iowa, Oklahoma, and Kansas — are red, too.

State regulators are also pressuring utilities to slash emissions, further driving the adoption of wind and solar power. As part of California’s goal of decarbonizing its power by 2045, the state increased battery storage by 757 percent between 2019 and 2023. Even electric cars and electric school buses can provide backup power for the grid. That allows utilities to load up on bountiful solar energy during the day, then drain those batteries at night — essential for weaning off fossil fuel power plants. Trump could slap tariffs on imported solar panels and thereby increase their price, but that would likely boost domestic manufacturing of those panels, helping the fledgling photovoltaic manufacturing industry in red states like Georgia and Texas.

The irony of Biden’s signature climate bill is states that overwhelmingly support Trump are some of the largest recipients of its funding. That means tampering with the IRA could land a Trump administration in political peril even with Republican control of the Senate, if not Congress. In addition to providing incentives to households (last year alone, 3.4 million American families claimed more than $8 billion in tax credits for home energy improvements), the legislation has so far resulted in $150 billion of new investment in the green economy since it was passed in 2022, boosting the manufacturing of technologies like batteries and solar panels. According to Atlas Public Policy, a research group, that could eventually create 160,000 jobs. “Something like 66 percent of all of the spending in the IRA has gone to red states,” Hausfather said. “There certainly is a contingency in the Republican party now that’s going to support keeping some of those subsidies around.”

Before Biden’s climate legislation passed, much more progress was happening at a state and local level. New York, for instance, set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 40 percent by 2030, and 85 percent by 2050. Colorado, too, is aiming to slash emissions by at least 90 percent by 2050. The automaker Stellantis has signed an agreement with the state of California promising to meet the state’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate even if a judicial or federal action overturns it. It then sells those same cars in other states. 

“State governments are going to be the clearest counterbalance to the direction that Donald Trump will take the country on environmental policy,” said Thad Kousser, co-director of the Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research at the University of California, San Diego. “California and the states that ally with it are going to try to adhere to tighter standards if the Trump administration lowers national standards.”

[Note: One of the obscure but great things about how emissions regulations/markets work in the US is that automakers generally all follow California's emissions standards, and those standards are substantially higher than federal standards. Source]

Last week, 62 percent of Washington state voters soundly rejected a ballot initiative seeking to repeal a landmark law that raised funds to fight climate change. “Donald Trump’s going to learn something that our opponents in our initiative battle learned: Once people have a benefit, you can’t take it away,” Washington Governor Jay Inslee said in a press call Friday. “He is going to lose in his efforts to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, because governors, mayors of both parties, are going to say, ‘This belongs to me, and you’re not going to get your grubby hands on it.’”

Even without federal funding, states regularly embark on their own large-scale projects to adapt to climate change. California voters, for instance, just overwhelmingly approved a $10 billion bond to fund water, climate, and wildfire prevention projects. “That will be an example,” said Saharnaz Mirzazad, executive director of the U.S. branch of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability. “You can use that on a state level or local level to have [more of] these types of bonds. You can help build some infrastructure that is more resilient.”

Urban areas, too, have been major drivers of climate action: In 2021, 130 U.S. cities signed a U.N.-backed pledge to accelerate their decarbonization. “Having an unsupportive federal government, to say the least, will be not helpful,” said David Miller, managing director at the Centre for Urban Climate Policy and Economy at C40, a global network of mayors fighting climate change. “It doesn’t mean at all that climate action will stop. It won’t, and we’ve already seen that twice in recent U.S. history, when Republican administrations pulled out of international agreements. Cities step to the fore.”

And not in isolation, because mayors talk: Cities share information about how to write legislation, such as laws that reduce carbon emissions in buildings and ensure that new developments are connected to public transportation. They transform their food systems to grow more crops locally, providing jobs and reducing emissions associated with shipping produce from afar. “If anything,” Miller said, “having to push against an administration, like that we imagine is coming, will redouble the efforts to push at the local level.” 

Federal funding — like how the U.S. Forest Service has been handing out $1.5 billion for planting trees in urban areas, made possible by the IRA — might dry up for many local projects, but city governments, community groups, and philanthropies will still be there. “You picture a web, and we’re taking scissors or a machete or something, and chopping one part of that web out,” said Elizabeth Sawin, the director of the Multisolving Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that promotes climate solutions. “There’s this resilience of having all these layers of partners.”

All told, climate progress has been unfolding on so many fronts for so many years — often without enough support from the federal government — that it will persist regardless of who occupies the White House. “This too shall pass, and hopefully we will be in a more favorable policy environment in four years,” Hausfather said. “In the meantime, we’ll have to keep trying to make clean energy cheap and hope that it wins on its merits.”"

-via Grist, November 11, 2024. A timely reminder.

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Revolutionizing Refueling: Solar Energy at the Pump

Petrol pumps are often installed and commissioned in the outskirts of main cities where power cuts are common. These pumps usually consume high electricity as they have to function for 24 hours. Most petrol pumps are often based on diesel generators, which are expensive and do not provide instant backup.

Solar Power in Petrol Pump Marketprovide a cost effective and economic solution to meet the daily power needs of any petrol pump by providing solar electricity for a longer period and avoiding the damage of dispensing units at petrol pumps, which might occur due to sudden power failure. Moreover, deployment of solar panels at petrol pumps solves the problem of load shedding in addition to more savings on electricity bills.

Sufficiency of solar power to produce electricity to power fuel guns and various other office equipment in extreme remotely located petrol pumps, where power supply is available for few hours or not available; and increased investments in solar energy coupled with subsidy on solar installation drive the market growth. Furthermore, use of grid tie solar systems as an efficient alternative to batteries, resulting in space- and cost saving, zero gas and residue emission leading to reduction of carbon footprint supplement the market growth. However, issues related with grid congestion and the quality of solar panels is making people overcautious over the setup of new panels, which is projected to impede the market growth.

The report segments the market on the basis of installation type, technology, grid type, and geography. Based on installation type, it is divided into ground mounted, rooftop, and canopy. The technology segment includes thin film and crystalline. On the basis of grid type, the market is bifurcated into off-grid and on-grid. Geographically, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Key Benefits

This report provides a quantitative analysis of the current trends and estimations of the global solar power in petrol pump market to identify the prevailing market opportunities.

Major countries in each region are mapped according to individual market revenue.

Comprehensive analysis of factors that drive and restrict the market growth is provided.

An in-depth analysis of current research & clinical developments within the market is provided with key dynamic factors.

Key players and their key developments in the recent years are listed.

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Excerpt from this story from RMI:

1. Batteries Become Everybody’s Best Friend

Battery prices continue to drop and their capacity continues to rise. The cost of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are now about 60 percent what they were just five years ago. And around the world, batteries have become key components in solar-plus-storage microgrids, giving people access to reliable power and saving the day for communities this past hurricane season.

2. Americans Get Cheaper (and Cleaner) Energy

State public utility commissions and rural electric co-operatives around the country are taking steps to deliver better service for their customers that also lowers their rates. At the same time, real momentum is building to prevent vertically integrated utilities from preferencing their coal assets when there are cleaner and cheaper alternatives available.

3. A Sustainable Shipping Future Gets Closer

More than 50 leaders across the marine shipping value chain — from e-fuel producers to vessel and cargo owners, to ports and equipment manufacturers — signed a Call to Action at the UN climate change conference (COP29) to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission fuels. The joint statement calls for faster and bolder action to increase the use of zero and near-zero emissions fuel, investment in zero-emissions vessels, and global development of green hydrogen infrastructure, leaving no country behind.

4. Corporations Fly Cleaner

In April, 20 corporations, including Netflix, JPMorgan Chase, Autodesk, and more, committed to purchase about 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), avoiding 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions — equivalent to the emissions of 3,000 fully loaded passenger flights from New York City to London. SAF is made with renewable or waste feedstocks and can be used in today’s aircraft without investments to upgrade existing fleets and infrastructure.

5. More and More Places Go From Coal to Clean

Around the world, coal-fired power plants are closing down as communities switch to clean energy. From Chile to the Philippines to Minnesota coal-to-clean projects are creating new jobs, improving local economic development, and generating clean electricity. In September, Britain became the first G7 nation to stop generating electricity from coal — it’s turning its last coal-fired power plant into a low-carbon energy hub. And in Indonesia, the president vowed to retire all coal plants within 15 years and install 75 gigawatts of renewable energy.

6. Methane Becomes More Visible, and Easier to Mitigate

Methane — a super-potent greenhouse gas — got much easier to track thanks to the launch of new methane tracking satellites over the past year. In March, the Environmental Defense Fund launched MethaneSAT, the first for a non-governmental organization, and the Carbon Mapper Coalition soon followed with the launch of Tanager-1. By scanning the planet many times each day and identifying major methane leaks from orbit, these new satellites will put pressure on big emitters to clean up.

7. EVs Speed By Historic Milestones

This past year was the first time any country had more fully electric cars than gas-powered cars on the roads. It’s no surprise that this happened in Norway where electric cars now make up more than 90 percent of new vehicle sales. And in October, the United States hit a milestone, with over 200,000 electric vehicle charging ports installed nationwide.

8. Consumers Continue to Shift to Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling

Heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces consistently since 2021. And while shipments of heating and cooling equipment fell worldwide in 2023, likely due to broad economic headwinds, heat pumps held on to their market share through. And over the past 12 months, heat pumps outsold conventional furnaces by 27 percent. Shipments are expected to continue increasing as states roll out home efficiency and appliance rebate programs already funded by the Inflation Reduction Act – worth up to $10,000 per household in new incentives for heat pump installations. Link: Tracking the Heat Pump & Water Heater Market in the United States – RMI

9. China Reaches Its Renewable Energy Goal, Six Years Early

China added so much renewable energy capacity this year, that by July it had surpassed its goal of having 1,200 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy installed by 2030. Through September 2024, China installed some 161 GW of new solar capacity and 39 GW of new wind power, according to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA). China is deploying more solar, wind, and EVs than any other country, including the United States, which is — by comparison — projected to deploy a record 50 GW of solar modules by the end of 2024.

10. De-carbonizing Heavy Industry

For steel, cement, chemicals and other heavy industries, low-carbon technologies and climate-friendly solutions are not only increasingly available but growing more affordable. To speed this process, Third Derivative, RMI’s climate tech accelerator, launched the Industrial Innovation Cohorts to accelerate the decarbonization of steel, cement, and chemicals. Also on the rise: clean hydrogen hubs — powered by renewable energy — designed to supply green hydrogen to chemical, steel, and other heavy industries to help them shift to low-carbon production processes.

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The tricky thing about generating electricity is that for the most part, you pretty much have to use it or lose it.

This fundamental fact has governed and constrained the development of the world’s largest machine: the $2 trillion US power grid. Massive generators send electrons along a continent-wide network of conductors, transformers, cables, and wires into millions of homes and businesses, delicately balancing supply and demand so that every light switch, computer, television, stove, and charging cable will turn on 99.95 percent of the time.

Making sure there are always enough generators spooled up to send electricity to every single power outlet in the country requires precise coordination. And while the amount of electricity actually used can swing drastically throughout the day and year, the grid is built to meet the brief periods of peak demand, like the hot summer days when air conditioning use can double average electricity consumption. Imagine building a 30-lane highway to make sure no driver ever has to tap their brakes. That’s effectively what those who design and run the grid have had to do.

But what if you could just hold onto electricity for a bit and save it for later? You wouldn’t have to overbuild the grid or spend so much effort keeping power generation in equilibrium with users. You could smooth over the drawbacks of intermittent power sources that don’t emit carbon dioxide, like wind and solar. You could have easy local backup power in emergencies when transmission lines are damaged. You may not even need a giant, centralized power grid at all.

That’s the promise of grid-scale energy storage. And while the US has actually been using a crude form of energy storage called pumped hydroelectric power storage for decades, the country is now experiencing a gargantuan surge in energy storage capacity, this time from a technology that most of us are carrying around in our pockets: lithium-ion batteries. Between 2021 and 2024, grid battery capacity increased fivefold. In 2024, the US installed 12.3 gigawatts of energy storage. This year, new grid battery installations are on track to almost double compared to last year. Battery storage capacity now exceeds pumped hydro capacity, totaling more than 26 gigawatts.

There’s still plenty of room to expand—and a pressing need to do so. The power sector remains the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, and there will be no way to add enough intermittent clean energy to sufficiently decarbonize the grid without cheap and plentiful storage.

Power transmission towers outside the Crimson Battery Energy Storage Project in Blythe, California. Photograph: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The aging US grid is also in dire need of upgrades, and batteries can cushion the shock of adding gigawatts of wind and solar while buying some time to perform more extensive renovations. Some power markets are finally starting to understand all the services batteries can provide—frequency regulation, peak shaving, demand response—creating new lines of business. Batteries are also a key tool in building smaller, localized versions of the power grid. These microgrids can power remote communities with reliable power and one day shift the entire power grid into a more decentralized system that can better withstand disruptions like extreme weather.

If we can get it right, true grid-scale battery storage won’t just be an enabler of clean energy, but a way to upgrade the power system for a new era.

How Big Batteries Got so Big

Back in 2011, one of my first reporting assignments was heading to a wind farm in West Virginia to attend the inauguration of what was at the time the world’s largest battery energy storage system. Built by AES Energy Storage, it involved thousands of lithium-ion cells in storage containers that together combined to provide 32 megawatts of power and deliver it for about 15 minutes.

“It was eight megawatt-hours total,” said John Zahurancik, who was vice president of AES Energy Storage at the time and showed me around the facility back then. That was about the amount of electricity used by 260 homes in a day.

In the years since, battery storage has increased by orders of magnitude, as Zahurancik’s new job demonstrates. He is now the president of Fluence, a joint venture between AES and Siemens that has deployed 38 gigawatt-hours of storage to date around the world. “The things that we’re building today, many of our projects are over a gigawatt-hour in size,” Zahurancik said.

Last year, the largest storage facility to come online in the US was California’s Edwards & Sanborn Project, which can dispatch 33 GW for several hours. That’s roughly equivalent to the electricity needed to power 4.4 million homes for a day.

It wasn’t a steady climb to this point, however. Overall grid battery capacity in the US barely budged for more than a decade. Then, around 2020, it began to spike upward. What changed?

One shift is that the most common battery storage technology, lithium-ion cells, saw huge price drops and energy density increases. “The very first project we did was in 2008 and it was on the order of $3,000 a kilowatt-hour for the price of the batteries,” said Zahurancik. “Now we’re looking at systems that are on the order of $150, $200 a kilowatt-hour for the full system install.”

That’s partly because the cells on the power grid aren’t that different from those in mobile devices and electric vehicles, so grid batteries have benefited from manufacturing improvements that went into those products.

“It’s all one big pipeline,” said Micah Ziegler, a professor at Georgia Tech who studies clean energy technologies. “The batteries in phones, cars, and the grid all share common characteristics.” Seeing this rising demand, China went big on battery manufacturing and, much as it did in solar panels, created economies of scale to drive global prices down. China now produces 80 percent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries.

The blooming of wind and solar energy created even more demand for batteries and increased the pressure to improve them. The wind and the sun are often the cheapest sources of new electricity, and batteries help compensate for their variability, providing even more reason to scale up storage. “The benefits of this relationship are apparent in the increasing number of power plants that are being proposed and that have already been deployed that combine these resources,” Ziegler said. The combination of solar plus storage accounted for 84 percent of new US power added in 2024.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s biggest solar and battery storage plant, the Eland Solar and Storage Center in the Mojave Desert. Photograph: Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Battery solar energy storage units, right, at the Eland Solar and Storage Center in 2024. Phtogoraph: Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

And because grid batteries don’t have to be small enough to be mobile—unlike the batteries in your laptop or phone—they can take advantage of cheaper, less dense batteries that otherwise might not be suited for something that has to fit in your pocket. There’s even talk of giving old EV batteries a second life on the power grid.

Regulation has also helped. A major hurdle for deploying grid energy storage systems is that they don’t generate electricity on their own, so the rules for how they should connect to the grid and how much battery developers should get paid for their services were messy and restrictive in the past. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 841 removed some of the barriers for energy storage systems to plug into wholesale markets and compete with other forms of power. Though the regulation was issued in 2018, it cleared a major legal challenge in 2020, paving the way for more batteries to plug into the grid.

Eleven states to date including California, Illinois, and Maryland have also set specific procurement targets for energy storage, which require utilities to install a certain amount of storage capacity, creating a push for more grid batteries. Together, these factors created a whole new businesses for power companies, spawned new grid battery companies, and fertilized the ground for a bumper crop of energy storage.

What Can Energy Storage Do for You?

Energy storage is the peanut butter to the chocolate of renewable energy, making all the best traits about clean energy even better and balancing out some of its downsides. But it’s also an important ingredient in grid stability, reliability, and resilience, helping ensure a steady flow of megawatts during blackouts and extreme weather.

The most common use is frequency response. The alternating current going through power lines in the US cycles at a frequency of 60 hertz. If the grid dips below this frequency when a power-hungry user switches on, it can trip circuit breakers and cause power instability. Since batteries have nearly zero startup time, unlike thermal generators, they can quickly absorb or transmit power as needed to keep the grid humming the right tune.

Grid batteries can also step in as reserve power when a generator goes offline or when a large power user unexpectedly turns on. They can smooth out the hills and valleys of power load over the course of the day. They also let power providers save electricity when it’s cheap to produce, and sell it back on the grid at times when demand is high and power is expensive. It’s often faster to build a battery facility than an equivalent power plant, and since there are no smokestacks, it’s easier to get permits and approvals.

Batteries have already proven useful for overstressed power networks. As temperatures reached triple digits in Texas last year, batteries provided a record amount of power on the Lone Star State’s grid. ERCOT, the Texas grid operator, didn’t have to ask Texans to turn down their power use like it did in 2023. Between 2020 and 2024, Texas saw a 4,100 percent increase in utility-scale batteries, topping 5.7 gigawatts.

Jupiter Power battery storage complex in Houston in 2024. Photograph: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images

Grid batteries have a halo effect for other power generators too. Most thermal power plants—coal, gas, nuclear—prefer to run at a steady pace. Ramping up and down to match demand takes time and costs money, but with batteries soaking up some of the variability, thermal power plants can stay closer to their most efficient pace, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and keeping costs in check.

“It’s kind of like hybridizing your car,” Zahurancik said. “If you think about a Prius, you have an electric motor and you have a gasoline motor and you make the gas consumption better because the battery absorbs all the variation.”

Another grid battery feature is that they can reduce the need for expensive grid upgrades, said Stephanie Smith, chief operating officer at Eolian, which funds and develops grid energy storage systems. You don’t have to build power lines to accommodate absolute maximum electricity needs if you have a battery—on the generator side or on the demand side—to dish out a few more electrons when needed.

“What we do with stand-alone batteries, the more and more of those you get, you start to alleviate needs or at least abridge things like new transmission build,” Smith said. These batteries also allow the grid to adapt faster to changing energy needs, like when a factory shuts down or when a new data center powers up.

On balance this leads to a more stable, efficient, cheaper, and cleaner power grid.

Charging Up

As good as they are, lithium-ion batteries have their limits. Most grid batteries are designed to store and dispatch electricity over the course of two to eight hours, but the grid also needs ways to stash power for days, weeks, and even months since power demand shifts throughout the year.

There are also some fundamental looming challenges for grid-scale storage. Like most grid-level technologies, energy storage requires a big upfront investment that takes decades to pay back, but there’s a lot of uncertainty right now about how the Trump administration’s tariffs will affect battery imports, whether there will be a recession, and if this disruption will slow electricity demand growth in the years to come. The extraordinary appetite for batteries is increasing competition for the required raw materials, which may increase their prices.

Though China currently dominates the global battery supply chain, the US is working to edge its way in. Under the previous administration, the US Department of Energy invested billions in energy storage factories, supply chains, and research. There are dozens of battery factories in the US now, though most are aimed at electric vehicles. There are 10 US factories slated to start up this year, which would raise the total EV battery manufacturing capacity to 421.5 gigawatt-hours per year. Total global battery manufacturing is projected to reach around 7,900 gigawatt-hours in 2025.

Lithium battery modules inside the battery building at the Vistra Corp. Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Moss Landing, California, in 2021. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

There’s also a long and growing line of projects waiting to connect to the power grid. Interconnection queues for all energy systems, but particularly solar, wind, and batteries, typically last three years or more as project developers produce reliability studies and cope with mounting regulatory paperwork delays.

The Trump administration is also working to undo incentives around clean energy, particularly the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The law established robust incentives for clean energy, including tax credits for stand-alone grid energy projects. “I do worry about the IRA because it will change the curve, and quite honestly we cannot afford to change the curve right now with any form of clean energy,” Smith said. On the other hand, Trump’s tariffs may eventually spur even more battery manufacturing within the US.

Still, utility-scale energy storage is a tiny slice of the sprawling US power grid, and there’s enormous room to expand. “Even though we’ve been accelerating and going fast, by and large, we don’t have that much of it,” Zahurancik said. “You could easily see storage becoming 20 or 30 percent of the installed power capacity.”

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The Benefits of Residential Solar Solutions in Australia

With the rising costs of electricity and growing concerns about environmental sustainability, more Australian homeowners are turning to solar energy. Devam Solar Australia, with over seven years of experience in solar panel fitting, maintenance, and supply, is committed to providing high-quality Devam Solar Residential Solutions. If you’re considering switching to solar energy, here are some key benefits to keep in mind.

1. Significant Cost Savings

One of the biggest advantages of installing a solar system is the reduction in electricity bills. By generating your own energy, you can cut down on grid dependency and save thousands of dollars in the long run. Additionally, Australia offers various incentives, rebates, and feed-in tariffs that allow homeowners to earn credits for excess energy sent back to the grid.

2. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

Solar energy is a renewable and clean source of power, reducing your household’s carbon footprint. Unlike fossil fuels, solar panels produce energy without emitting greenhouse gases, making it a great choice for environmentally conscious homeowners. By switching to solar, you contribute to a greener future for Australia.

3. Increase in Property Value

Homes with solar panel installations are in high demand. Many buyers are willing to pay a premium for energy-efficient properties. A solar system not only enhances your home’s value but also makes it more attractive in the competitive real estate market.

4. Energy Independence and Security

With solar power, you can generate your own electricity and reduce reliance on external power sources. This is particularly beneficial in areas with frequent power outages or fluctuating energy prices. Installing a battery storage system allows you to store excess energy for use during nighttime or cloudy days, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply. Devam Solar's Reliable Batteries ensure that you have a consistent and efficient power backup.

5. Low Maintenance Costs

Residential solar systems require minimal maintenance, making them a cost-effective energy solution. Devam Solar provides professional installation and ongoing maintenance services to ensure the efficiency and longevity of your system. With periodic cleaning and occasional check-ups, solar panels can last for over 25 years. Devam Solar Comprehensive Services cover everything from installation to maintenance, ensuring seamless energy solutions for your home.

6. Government Incentives and Rebates

The Australian government offers financial incentives to encourage homeowners to install solar panels. Programs like the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) provide rebates that significantly reduce the upfront cost of solar system installation. Additionally, state-based incentives further enhance affordability, making Affordable Solar Solutions Victoria a reality for many homeowners.

7. Support for a Sustainable Future

By switching to solar power, you play a crucial role in Australia’s transition towards renewable energy. Investing in solar solutions contributes to reducing the demand for non-renewable energy sources, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations. NetCC Solar Solutions in Victoria provides advanced solar technologies that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

Why Choose Devam Solar?

With over seven years of expertise in the Australian solar industry, Devam Solar specializes in high-quality Devam Solar Residential Solutions and Devam Solar Commercial Solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable solar solutions tailored to meet your specific energy needs. Whether you’re looking to reduce electricity costs, enhance property value, or contribute to a greener planet, we have the right solution for you.

We also offer Solar Batteries & Heat Pump Services Australia, ensuring that you get the best power storage solutions for your needs. As part of devam group, we integrate innovative technologies to deliver the best solar energy solutions, including NetCC Solar Solutions and Commercial Solar Solutions.

Make the smart switch today! Contact Devam Solar to learn more about our Devam Solar Residential Solutions and take the first step towards energy independence with our Affordable Solar Solutions Victoria.

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Comprehensive Review of Solar Water Heaters: A Sustainable Solution for Homeowners

Solar water heaters are becoming increasingly popular due to their energy-saving benefits, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. As we transition towards sustainable energy solutions, these systems are providing a reliable and green alternative to traditional water heating methods. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into solar water heater reviews, explore various types, and offer insights on why they are a valuable investment for homeowners.

What is a Solar Water Heater?

A solar water heater (SWH) is a system that uses the energy from the sun to heat water. By harnessing solar energy, these systems provide an eco-friendly and cost-efficient way to generate hot water. A typical solar water heater comprises solar panels (collectors), a storage tank, and sometimes a pump system for circulation.

Review of Solar Water Heaters

There are two primary types of solar water heaters:

Active Solar Water Heaters: These systems use pumps to circulate water through the collectors.

Passive Solar Water Heaters: These rely on natural convection to move the water, and they are usually simpler and less expensive than active systems.

Solar Water Heaters Review

Solar water heaters are incredibly efficient, converting up to 80% of sunlight into heat energy. This makes them a popular choice for residential use, commercial use, and even industrial applications.

Benefits of Solar Water Heaters

1. Cost Savings One of the major advantages of installing a solar water heater is the potential savings on energy bills. Traditional water heating systems (like electric or gas water heaters) are costly to operate. A solar water heater, however, requires no fuel costs and can reduce water heating energy bills by up to 70%.

2. Environmentally Friendly Solar energy is a renewable resource that doesn’t pollute the environment. Using a solar water heater means lower carbon emissions, contributing to a greener planet and sustainability goals.

3. Low Maintenance Compared to conventional water heating systems, solar water heaters are relatively low-maintenance. Once installed, they require minimal upkeep, mostly cleaning the panels to ensure maximum efficiency.

4. Durability With proper installation and maintenance, solar water heaters can last for 20-25 years, making them a long-term investment.

5. Government Incentives Many governments around the world offer subsidies and tax rebates for installing solar water heating systems. These incentives can significantly reduce the initial cost of installation.

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Popular Solar Water Heater Brands and Reviews

1. Jupiter Solar Water Heater

Jupiter Solar is one of the leaders in the solar water heater market, known for its durability and energy-efficient systems. The Jupiter Solar heater is highly regarded for long-lasting performance and easy installation. These systems are equipped with high-quality solar collectors and high-efficiency storage tanks. The brand’s focus on reducing energy consumption makes it a popular choice for both residential and commercial use.

Pros:

High energy efficiency (up to 70%)

Durable construction and long lifespan

Easy maintenance with low-cost upkeep

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Solar Water Heater

1. Water Heating Needs Before choosing a solar water heater, assess your water heating needs. A 150-liter solar water heater may be ideal for a small family, while larger households might need 200 liters or more.

2. Climate Conditions If you live in a sunny area, a flat plate collector type solar water heater would be highly efficient. However, for colder regions, vacuum tube systems might perform better, as they are more effective in low light or cloudy conditions.

3. Installation Costs While the long-term benefits of solar water heaters far outweigh the initial costs, you should budget for installation. This cost can vary depending on the complexity of the installation and the location of the house.

4. Warranty and After-Sales Support Look for brands that offer comprehensive warranties (5-10 years) and reliable after-sales services to ensure peace of mind.

Conclusion: Is a Solar Water Heater Worth It?

In conclusion, solar water heaters offer numerous benefits: significant cost savings, environmental sustainability, and low maintenance. They are a great long-term investment, especially for homeowners who want to cut down on energy bills and contribute to a greener environment.

When choosing a solar water heater, it is essential to select the right size, technology, and brand for your specific needs. Brands like Jupiter Solar water Heater have proven track records, offering durable, energy-efficient systems that provide reliable service for many years.

By installing a solar water heater, you’ll be making a step towards reducing your carbon footprint and embracing sustainable living.

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At this year’s UN Cop28 climate summit the issue of air conditioning will be at the forefront of discussions as some of the world’s largest economies have signed up to the first ever global cooling pledge, led by the UN environment programme.

So far, more than 50 signatories have signed on to cut their cooling emissions by 68% by 2050.

India, however, is not expected to join. The country’s market for ACs is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the world. Higher incomes, rising temperatures in an already hot and humid climate and increasing affordability and access are driving more and more Indians towards buying or renting one as soon as they can afford it – and sometimes even when they cannot.

Between 8% and 10% of the country’s 300m households – home to 1.4 billion people – have an AC, but that number is expected to hit close to 50% by 2037, according to government projections. A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by 2050, India will have more than 1bn ACs in operation.

It could have significant implications for the global effort to keep temperature rises within 1.5C. Around the world, ACs are still largely inefficient and use a huge amount of electricity mostly generated by fossil fuels.

En masse, they can drive up outside temperatures as they pump out heat from indoors to outdoors. They contain chemical refrigerants which, if leaked, can be almost 1,500 times more environmentally destructive than CO2.

The vast amount of electricity that India’s growing number of ACs will require presents a significant challenge. Already during peak summertime hours, ACs have accounted for 40% to 60% of total power demand in the cities of Delhi and Mumbai.

According to the IEA, by 2050, the amount of power India consumes solely for air conditioning is expected to exceed the total power consumption of all of Africa.

Most of this electricity is produced by burning coal, and while India’s capacity from renewables such as solar power is expanding, it is happening nowhere near as fast as the growth of the AC market, which will soon outpace all other household appliances.

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Incorporating Renewable Energy into Your EV Charging Routine

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has been a significant stride in the collective effort to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, with global sales hitting over 6.6 million in 2021, a 108% increase from the previous year, the focus now turns to how we power these vehicles. Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources for EV charging is the next critical step in ensuring that the benefits of EVs are fully realized. This article explores the ways in which individuals and communities can incorporate renewable energy into their EV charging routines.

Firstly, the concept of 'green charging'—the process of using renewable energy to charge electric vehicles—is not only environmentally sound but also increasingly economically viable. The cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has dropped by about 90% since 2010, making it an accessible option for many. Homeowners with EVs can install solar panels to capture energy during the day, which can then be used to charge their vehicles in the evening. For those without the option to install solar panels, choosing a green energy provider for their home charging setup that sources electricity from renewables is an effective alternative.

In addition to solar power, wind energy is another potent source for EV charging. Wind energy has experienced a dramatic increase in its adoption, with the global wind power capacity reaching 837 GW in 2021, an increase of 93% from the capacity in 2016. EV owners can tap into this resource by purchasing wind energy credits or by selecting energy plans that prioritize wind-sourced electricity. This ensures that the energy used for charging their EVs comes from clean sources, even if they are not directly connected to a wind farm.

The integration of smart chargers has made it easier for EV owners to charge their vehicles when renewable energy production is at its peak. Smart chargers can be programmed to operate when renewable energy generation is high, which usually coincides with low demand periods such as mid-day for solar or night-time for wind. By doing so, EV owners ensure their vehicles are charged using the cleanest energy possible while also taking advantage of lower energy prices during these off-peak times.

Another key element in aligning EV charging with renewable energy is the development of a robust public charging infrastructure that is powered by renewables. Governments and private companies are investing in the installation of public EV charging stations that are directly connected to renewable energy sources. For instance, in California, which leads the US with over 39% of the country's EV sales, there is a plan to install 250,000 charging stations by 2025, many of which will be powered by renewables.

On a larger scale, energy storage systems play a vital role in matching renewable energy supply with EV charging demand. Energy storage solutions, like lithium-ion batteries or pumped hydro storage, can store excess renewable energy generated during peak production times. This stored energy can then be used to provide a consistent and reliable source of green electricity for EV charging, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.

There is also a growing trend towards vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, where EVs do not just consume power but also have the capability to return energy to the grid. This technology allows for a dynamic energy exchange where EVs can be charged during renewable energy peak production and then supply energy back to the grid when it's needed the most. This not only ensures optimal use of renewable energy but also provides stability to the energy grid and potentially offers financial benefits to EV owners.

Finally, to truly capitalize on renewable energy for EV charging, there needs to be increased collaboration between policymakers, renewable energy providers, and the automotive industry. Incentives for residential and commercial solar installations, tax benefits for purchasing green energy, and subsidies for smart chargers are just a few of the ways that can accelerate the adoption of renewable-powered EV charging.

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DA lithium battery for Eco Friendly RV

You’re in the right place if needed a much more Eco-friendly RV.

You wouldn’t throw the ice cream in the living room, Nor Key scratching the brand new car. We knows how to take good care of what we concerns. There is no different with our own planet, right? For those adventurers out there who want to preserve nature while enjoying RV life, here are our favorite eco-friendly RV tips.

Your Eco-Friendly RV – Tips & Tricks

Yes, you can indulge your RV wanderlust and go green at the same time. Here’s how:

Reduce on Fossil Fuels

You probably know that RVs are heavy on fuel. This is neither environmentally friendly nor good for the wallet. Since the average diesel RV only gets 8-14 miles per gallon, it’s imperative to maximize fuel efficiency. Try these RV tips to reduce gas:

Go for a smaller vehicle. If you’re in the market for an RV and want to minimize gas consumption, opt for a smaller Class C motorhome, or even a Class B van. The bigger the rig, the more gasoline it consumes.

Stay up-to-date with maintenance. Small tweaks can make a huge difference. For example, keeping your tires properly inflated can improve fuel consumption by up to 3%. 

Change to bio–diesel fuel.  Bio-diesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel made from animal fats, vegetable oils, or recycled restaurant grease. Not currently available at all gas stations. But it’s growing in popularity, and you can use this handy online tool to find alternative gas stations near you.

Press the accelerator lightly. Slow down and enjoy the scenic route. By accelerating less and maintaining a moderate speed, you save fuel. The best speed for an RV is 55 to 60 mph.

Travel light. Only bring travel essentials. Dead weight will slow your RV down and cost you more fuel.

Pro Tip: Switch to lithium RV batteries and reduce hitch weight by up to 70%. The weight of ion lithium RV battery is 1/2 of lead-acid battery with the same capacity.

Charge Your Gadgets With The Power Of The Sun

Most of us use a ton of gadgets every day. Think cell phones, laptops, cameras, and more. Since they all need to be charged, why not reduce energy consumption and use solar energy? After all, solar energy is a completely renewable energy source.

By calculating and armed with solar panels, inverter&controller, most important with our stable and security DA lithium battery pack, You are allowed to charge your gadgets from anywhere. Whether you’re staying in your RV or backpacking in the mountains for the weekend, it never hurts to have solar power at your disposal. Even better, charging your devices with solar power is better for the environment.

Try Your Hand At Dry Camping Or Boondocking 

Dry camping and boondocking are some of the best ways to make your RV eco friendly. They are also fun! If you can ditch the connection for a few nights, you’ll be rewarded with open spaces and starry skies, especially for the rednecks out there.

Just because you’re off the grid doesn’t mean you’re necessarily going to be uncomfortable. With high-efficiency household batteries, you can still power essentials like water systems, lighting, and ceiling fans. But not just any battery will do. You need a reliable and energy-efficient power supply to power your weekends.

With our trusty 12V LiFePO4 battery, you can forget about electrical connections and enjoy nature.

Pro Tip: Use the 12V lithium battery (series or parallel connection) to charge and power your lights, fans and pumps, even when you’re in the middle of nowhere. Lithium is the best RV battery ever for boondocking as it is efficient, reliable and environmentally safe. 

Switch to Smart, Energy Efficient Lithium Batteries

You can make a huge leap toward Eco friendly RVing with this one small step: switch to lithium RV batteries. Here’s why:

Lithium is toxin-free. While lead-acid batteries may be the cheapest option for an RV, they’re not the greenest. They contain harmful substances, including sulfuric acid and lead. This is why they require maintenance and must be stored properly to prevent spills from contaminating the environment. Lithium batteries are a safer, smarter, environmentally friendly RV alternative. They are non-toxic, non-spillable and recyclable. You can even store them indoors.

Lithium is smart. Lithium batteries are smart batteries because they have a battery management system(BMS) that prevents overcharging (and subsequent damage). They could also access to your phone via Bluetooth. With a few taps, you can see exactly how much energy is left and the statements of every single cell’s healthy.

Lithium is more efficient. Lithium batteries support charge @100% efficiently, while lead-acid batteries charge @85 % efficiently. You can use a smaller and less expensive solar setup to charge lithium than you can charge a similar sized lead-acid battery. Because of their efficiency, lithium battery packs run out of power much less frequently. This is important when you need to use limited power wisely, such as when you’re boondocking!

Quick Tips for Eco Friendly RV Living

Cutting down on fossil fuel use, staying off the grid, harnessing solar power, and switching to smart batteries are all major ways to turn your home-on-the-go into an Eco friendly RV. But here are a few more RV tips to help you go even greener:

Use enzyme-based tank cleaners instead of chemical-based cleaners for your RV toilet.

Switch out basic bulbs and replace them with energy-saving LED lights. 

Use reusable, lightweight plates and utensils instead of disposable plastic and polyfoam.

Conserve water by bringing your own water filtration system and using the water around you. Install a water-saving shower head to reduce waste. 

Leave no trace! Take everything you brought to the campsite with you when you leave.

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First off, quick update here. There was some minor confusion about two very similar articles from the same source with almost identical headlines and reactions.

That said, yes you can, if your grid is set up to do that. Unfortunately this is very difficult to do with a very distributed grid such as one with a large number of rooftop solar panels. It's also a lot harder than you might expect, the amount of energy involved are staggeringly large.

Additionally, it's wasteful. Any energy you are dumping into the ground is wasted energy generation from your solar panels, which increases their effective $/energy cost. Eventually, long after the point where you have endangered the grid by recklessly adding small local generators without adequate energy buffers or centralized control, this will drive down the effective value of solar panels to a point where people will stop buying them and the market oriented solution of low interest loans will still fail.

As an example, this is a reason why Arizona is actually one of the worst places in the entire United States for solar power. You might think whoa, Arizon!? Desert land of sunshine?! And yes, absolutely.

Arizona uses four to five times as much energy during the summer is during the winter, because of air conditioning costs. And the marginal effect of increase of solar panels during the summer is a a few percent, maybe low double digits at best, not four to five times. This means that if you have enough solar panels to provide energy for Arizona during the summer, 80% of your power is going to be wasted during the winter. So most of your solar panels are only useful for half of their lifetimes, effectively doubling the cost of solar power once you're providing more than 20% of your energy with it.

There are also no grid level battery solutions for storing energy seasonally, and alternative methods are both fairly inefficient and typically require large amounts of water. (You pump water up into a reservoir, then let it out through a dam later). You can try transporting the energy to somewhere which does need it during the summer, but this requires expensive investment in very high voltage transmission lines (anything else has such high loss the energy won't even make it out of the state) and it's still terribly inefficient and you'll be losing a ton of energy in transit.

What this all means is not that there's no hope for a green energy future. But simply that market solutions are insufficient to provide it. Green energy is both more expensive and more complex than fossil fuels, once you consider stuff like batteries and seasonality, and simplifications which make it sound like solar power is cheaper than fossil fuels are just that, simplifications. (Unfortunately fossil fuels have extremely cheap generating facilities and almost all the cost is in their fuel, so they are an incredibly cost effective choice for responding to both short term and long term changing demand.) Also any serious solution to green energy is going to involve a ton of nuclear power, there's just no way around it. The cost of batteries and seasonal and efficiencies just scale too harshly for renewables.

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"Around the world, farmers are retooling their land to harvest the hottest new commodity: sunlight. As the price of renewable energy technology has plummeted and water has gotten more scarce, growers are fallowing acreage and installing solar panels. Some are even growing crops beneath them, which is great for plants stressed by too many rays. Still others are letting that shaded land go wild, providing habitat for pollinators and fodder for grazing livestock.

According to a new study, this practice of agrisolar has been quite lucrative for farmers in California’s Central Valley over the last 25 years — and for the environment. Researchers looked at producers who had idled land and installed solar, using the electricity to run equipment like water pumps and selling the excess power to utilities. 

On average, that energy savings and revenue added up to $124,000 per hectare (about 2.5 acres) each year, 25 times the value of using the land to grow crops. Collectively, the juice generated in the Central Valley could power around 500,000 households while saving enough water to hydrate 27 million people annually. “If a farmer owns 10 acres of land, and they choose to convert one or two acres to a solar array, that could produce enough income for them to feel security for their whole operation,” said Jake Stid, a renewable energy landscape scientist at Michigan State University and lead author of the paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability. 

The Central Valley is among the most productive agricultural regions in the world: It makes up just 1 percent of all farmland acreage in the United States, yet generates a third of the nation’s fruits and vegetables. But it’s also extremely water-stressed as California whiplashes between years of significant rainfall and drought. To irrigate all those crops, farmers have drawn so much groundwater that aquifers collapse like empty water bottles, making the earth itself sink by many feet.

Farmers can’t make their crops less thirsty, so many have been converting some of their acreage to solar. The Central Valley is ideal for this, being mostly flat and very sunny, hence the agricultural productivity. At the same time, farmers have been getting good rates for the electricity that they offset and that they send back to the grid. 

Now, though, California has adopted standards that reduce those rates by 75 percent on average. For a farmer investing in panels, the investment looks less enticing. “The algebra or calculus — or whatever math discipline you want to reference — it just doesn’t work out the same way,” said Karen Norene Mills, vice president of legal advocacy at the California Farm Bureau, which promotes the state’s agricultural community. 

Also, the study found that by fallowing land for solar panels, food production in the Central Valley dropped by enough calories to feed 86,000 people a year. But, Stid said, markets can adjust, as crops are grown elsewhere to make up the deficit. By tapping the sun instead, Stid added, growers can simultaneously help California reach its goals of deploying renewable and reducing groundwater usage. 

The tension, though, is meeting those objectives while still producing incredible quantities of food. “That is always our concern about some of these pressures,” Mills said.

But this isn’t an either-or proposition: Many farmers are finding ways to grow some crops, like leafy greens and berries, under the panels. The shade reduces evaporation from the soil, allowing growers to water less often. In turn, a wetted landscape cools the panels, which improves their efficiency. “This is the compromise that’s going to allow for both energy independence and food security,” said horticulturalist Jennifer Bousselot, who studies agrisolar at Colorado State University but wasn’t involved in the new study. 

Farmers are also turning livestock loose to graze under their panels. Their droppings fertilize the soil, leading to more plant growth and more flowers that support native pollinators. “The grass, it’s so much more lush under the panels, it’s amazing,” said Ryan Romack, founder of Virginia-based AgriSolar Ranch, which provides grazing services. “Especially when the sheep have been on site long-term, you can really see the added benefits of the manure load.”

Then, if a farmer decides not to replace the solar panels at the end of their lifespan — usually around 25 or 30 years — the soil will be refreshed with nutrients and ready to grow more crops. Even if a grower simply lets them sit for decades without any management, the fallowing can restore the soil’s health. “We really see solar as a collective landscape,” Stid said, “that can be sited, managed, and designed in a way to benefit both people and the planet and ecosystems as well.”"

-via Popular Science, May 4, 2025

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Excerpt from this story from Anthropocene Magazine:

I write about the climate and energy for a living and even I can’t quite wrap my head around how cheap low-carbon power technologies have gotten. The cost of onshore wind energy has dropped by 70% over just the last decade, and that of batteries and solar photovoltaic by a staggering 90%. Our World in Data points out that within a generation, solar power has gone from being one of the most expensive electricity sources to the cheapest in many countries—and it’s showing little signs of slowing down.

So where does this all end?

Back in the 1960s, the nuclear industry promised a future in which electricity was too cheap to meter. Decades later, the same vision seems to be on the horizon again, this time from solar. It seems, well, fantastic. Perhaps (almost) free renewable power leads to climate utopia. Then again, should we be careful what we wish for?

The Road To Decarbonization Is Paved With Cheap Green Power

1. More renewables = less carbon. The math isn’t complicated. The faster we transition to clean energy, the less carbon dioxide we’re adding to the atmosphere and the fewer effects of global warming we will suffer.While humanity is still emitting more greenhouse gases than ever, the carbon intensity of electricity production has been dropping for well over a decade.

2. Cheap, clean power also unlocks humanitarian goals. Modern civilization rests on a foundation of electricity. Beyond its obvious uses in heating, cooling, cooking, lighting and data, electricity can decarbonize transportation, construction, services, water purification, and food production. Increasing the supply and reducing the cost of green electricity doesn’t just help the climate, it improves equity and quality of life for the world’s poorest.

3. Scrubbing the skies will take a lot of juice. Once we get emissions under control, it’s time to tackle the mess we’ve made of the atmosphere. Today’s direct air capture (DAC) systems use about two megawatt hours of electricity for every ton of CO2 plucked from fresh air. Scale that up to the 7 to 9 million tons we need to be removing annually in the US by 2030, according to the World Resources Institute, and you’re looking at about 0.5% of the country’s current energy generation. Scale it again to the nearly 1,000 billion tons the IPCC wants to sequester during the 21st century, and we’ll need every kilowatt of solar power available—the cheaper the better.

Cheap Power Has Hidden Costs

1. Cheap technology doesn’t always mean cheap power. If solar cells are so damn cheap, why do electricity bills keep rising? One problem is that renewables are still just a fraction of the energy mix in most places, about 20% in the US and 30% globally. This recent report from think-tank Energy Innovation identifies volatility in natural gas costs and investments in uneconomic coal plants as big drivers for prices at the meter. Renewables will have to dominate the energy mix before retail prices can fall. 

2. The cheaper the power, the more we’ll waste. Two cases in point: cryptocurrency mining and AI chat bots. Unless we make tough social and political decisions to fairly price carbon and promote climate action, the market will find its own uses for all the cheap green power we can generate. And they may not advance our climate goals one inch.

3. Centuries of petro-history to overcome. Cheap power alone can only get us so far. Even with EVs challenging gas cars, and heat pumps now outselling gas furnaces in the US, there is a monumental legacy of fossil fuel systems to dismantle. Getting 1.5 billion gas cars off the world’s roads will take generations, and such changes can have  enormous social costs. To help smooth the transition, the Center for American Progress suggests replacing annual revenue-sharing payments from coal, oil, and natural gas production with stable, permanent distributions for mining and oil communities, funded by federal oil and gas revenue payments.

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Is 10KW Solar System Too Big For Home?

Is 10kw solar system suitable for home or small business use?

With the rapid development of solar technology and the gradual decline in system costs, more and more families and small businesses are beginning to pay attention to 10kw solar systems. However, for distributors who have just entered the photovoltaic industry or are selecting models for customers, a common question is: Is 10kw too big? What scenarios is it suitable for? Is it worth investing in?

This article will comprehensively analyze the value of a 10kw solar system from aspects such as system cost, annual power generation, applicable population, installation space, configuration scheme, and payback period, helping you to provide professional advice to customers and develop the solar market at the same time.

How much does it cost to install a 10kw solar system in 2025?

As of 2025, the cost of installing a 10kw solar system worldwide is roughly between $25,000 and $35,000, depending on the brand of components used, the installation area, labor costs, and system configuration. In the US market, if customers can apply for the federal solar tax credit (30%), their actual expenditure will drop to around $17,500 to $24,500.

For developing regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, cooperation with OEM manufacturers can further significantly reduce procurement costs. For example, Xindun provides an integrated 10kw hybrid solar system (including inverter, MPPT controller and lithium battery), which is not only stable in performance, but also has obvious price advantages, suitable for wholesale and project procurement.

How much electricity can a 10kw system generate per year?

The annual power generation of a 10kw solar system is approximately “12,000–16,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)”, and the specific output depends on the following factors:

The level of sunshine in the area (for example: tropical areas will be much higher than Northern Europe)

The orientation and tilt of the solar panels

The overall efficiency of the system, including the performance of the inverter and battery

Whether there are environmental factors such as shading and dust

In most countries and regions, this power generation is enough to cover the annual electricity needs of an average family of four, and can even support the charging of electric vehicles or the operation of pool heating equipment.

Who is the 10kw solar system suitable for?

Generally, if the customer's monthly electricity bill is higher than $150–$250, or the annual electricity consumption exceeds 10,000 kWh, then the 10kw system is a very suitable choice. Specific applicable scenarios include:

Single-family houses with larger building areas (more than 3 bedrooms)

Home with high electricity loads (such as central air conditioners, electric water heaters, water pumps, etc.)

Users who plan to install electric vehicle charging stations or energy storage systems

Small commercial places with large daily business electricity consumption, such as convenience stores, grocery stores, clinics, offices, etc.

For solar system distributors, these people constitute the most stable and clear potential customer base in the current market.

How much money can be saved in a year? How long is the payback period?

Based on the average electricity price of “$0.13/kWh, a 10kw system can save $1,500–$2,000” in electricity bills per year, which is equivalent to a monthly reduction of $125–$165. In countries with higher electricity prices (such as the Philippines, Germany, South Africa, etc.), the savings will be greater.

The payback period is usually between 6 and 10 years, and in markets with subsidies, net metering or higher electricity prices, this period can be shortened to 4-6 years. For users who have self-use and surplus power grid-connected needs, the long-term return is considerable.

How much space is needed to install a 10kw system?

The number of solar panels required depends on the power of a single component. Take the common 400W-450W high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon panel as an example:

The system needs to install 22-25 solar panels

The floor area is about 50-60 square meters (ie 550-650 square feet)

It is recommended to install it on an unobstructed, south-facing (northern hemisphere) roof to maximize the efficiency of light absorption. If the roof area is insufficient, you can also choose solar panels with higher conversion efficiency, or use a ground bracket installation solution.

Which system type is more suitable for 10kw?

The current mainstream 10kw solar system configurations include:

On-grid system: suitable for urban areas with stable power grids and net power settlement policies. The investment payback is fast, but it cannot be used when the power is off.

Off-grid system: Suitable for remote areas without grid coverage, must be equipped with energy storage batteries. Strong independence, suitable for rural or island applications.

Hybrid system: Integrates grid-connected and off-grid functions, can seamlessly switch to battery power when the power is off, and has become the preferred configuration in most emerging markets.

In markets with frequent power outages such as Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, 10kw hybrid solar systems are particularly popular, which not only guarantees daily electricity consumption, but also meets the needs of energy storage and backup power.

The 10kw hybrid solar system provided by Xindun integrates inverters, lithium batteries and MPPT controllers, supports grid-connected/off-grid switching, remote monitoring and OEM customization, and is widely used in engineering projects and channel distribution.

Can the 10kw system be installed by yourself?

In theory, people with electrical knowledge and installation experience can try DIY installation, but we do not recommend non-professionals to operate. The 10kw system has high requirements in terms of wiring, grid connection, battery configuration and system debugging. Any negligence may lead to low system efficiency or safety hazards.

For dealers and engineering contractors, Xindun can provide partners with the following support:

One-stop system solution (whole machine delivery)

Technical documents, wiring diagrams, remote technical guidance

Sales training and market information support

Project customization, OEM brand output services

These services can significantly improve your project delivery efficiency and reduce after-sales costs.

Is the 10kw solar system a worthwhile investment?

The answer is yes. For households and small commercial users with high electricity bills, unstable electricity, or large loads, the 10kw solar system is a very cost-effective choice.

More importantly, for customers engaged in solar system distribution, export, and engineering construction, the 10kw system has become the golden capacity segment with the most stable demand, clear profit structure, and high technical maturity in the current market.

If you are planning to expand your solar product line or provide customers with standardized + customized project solutions, Xindun's 10kw solar system will be the best choice.

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Comparing Commercial Hot Water Systems: Which Option is Right for Your Business?

Reliable access to hot water is a non-negotiable requirement for many commercial operations. Whether in hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, or multi-tenant facilities, selecting the right commercial hot water system can directly affect energy bills, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a priority, businesses are now taking a closer look at how they can optimize their water heating infrastructure.

This article compares the most common commercial hot water system types and explores how each option aligns with different business needs. Understanding the benefits and limitations of each system will help ensure an informed and cost-effective decision for any commercial setting.

Understanding the Role of a Commercial Hot Water System

A commercial hot water system is designed to meet high-volume demand across multiple fixtures, often operating for extended periods throughout the day. Unlike residential systems, commercial units must prioritize durability, consistent performance, and energy efficiency. Systems range from traditional storage tanks to modern tankless and hybrid configurations, each offering distinct advantages.

Storage Tank Systems: Tried and True Performance

One of the most common options in the market, storage tank systems are known for their reliability and simplicity. These units store a large quantity of heated water, making them ideal for businesses with predictable and steady hot water consumption.

Advantages:

Cost-effective initial installation.

Capable of supplying large volumes instantly.

Well-suited for facilities with consistent usage patterns.

Limitations:

Heat loss occurs during standby periods.

Higher operating costs due to energy consumption.

Requires significant physical space for installation.

This system remains a practical choice for restaurants, hotels, and similar businesses with around-the-clock hot water requirements.

Tankless Water Heaters: On-Demand Efficiency

Tankless or instantaneous systems provide hot water as needed, eliminating the need for a storage tank. These systems are compact and energy-efficient, making them increasingly popular among businesses looking to reduce energy bills and improve space utilization.

Advantages:

Heats water only when required, reducing energy waste.

Compact design saves on floor space.

Longer lifespan compared to storage models.

Limitations:

Higher upfront costs.

Limited capacity in high-demand scenarios.

Requires careful sizing based on usage patterns.

This solution is ideal for cafes, office buildings, or gyms with fluctuating water usage across the day.

Heat Pump Water Heaters: Smart and Sustainable

Heat pump systems use electricity to transfer heat from the surrounding air to the water, making them highly efficient. Although more common in residential settings, commercial-grade units are available and are suitable for businesses focused on sustainability and long-term energy savings.

Advantages:

Lower operating costs due to energy efficiency.

Environmentally friendly, using renewable energy sources.

Eligible for energy rebates or incentives in many regions.

Limitations:

Higher initial investment.

Dependent on ambient air temperature.

Installation location affects performance.

Businesses in mild climates or with green building goals often consider this system as part of their environmental strategy.

Solar Water Heating Systems: Harnessing Renewable Power

Solar-powered commercial hot water systems use energy from the sun to heat water, significantly reducing dependence on grid electricity or gas. These systems usually work in combination with backup heaters to ensure reliability regardless of weather conditions.

Advantages:

Drastically reduced energy bills over time.

Eco-conscious option supporting sustainability goals.

Long operational lifespan with minimal maintenance.

Limitations:

High initial setup and equipment costs.

Weather-dependent efficiency.

Requires adequate roof or land space for collectors.

Hotels, resorts, and educational campuses with ample sunlight exposure stand to benefit most from this system.

Gas-Fired Systems: Powerful and Consistent

Natural gas systems are widely used due to their ability to produce large volumes of hot water quickly and consistently. They are especially effective in high-demand environments such as laundries, food processing plants, or hospitals.

Advantages:

Fast recovery rates and high output capacity.

Typically lower energy costs than electric systems.

Operates independently of electrical grid issues.

Limitations:

Requires gas line infrastructure.

Regular maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency.

Higher emissions unless paired with eco-enhancing technologies.

This system remains a preferred choice for businesses with heavy-duty needs and access to natural gas.

Hybrid Systems: Bridging Performance and Efficiency

Hybrid commercial hot water systems combine elements of traditional storage and modern heat pump or tankless technologies. This design aims to balance demand capacity with energy efficiency, making it a versatile option for mixed-usage environments.

Advantages:

Optimized for variable consumption patterns.

Reduces operational costs over time.

Flexible configuration options.

Limitations:

Complex installation may require professional expertise.

Initial investment higher than standard models.

Performance varies by system design.

Mixed-use buildings and facilities with seasonal or inconsistent demand benefit most from this flexible solution.

Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Commercial Hot Water System

Every business operates under unique conditions, and selecting the most suitable system requires evaluation of key factors such as:

Peak demand: Estimate how much hot water is needed during the busiest times.

Space availability: Determine if the location can accommodate large tanks or solar collectors.

Energy source: Consider the availability of gas, electricity, or solar exposure.

Budget constraints: Balance initial installation costs against long-term operational savings.

Maintenance requirements: Choose a system that aligns with the business’s capacity to manage regular upkeep.

Carefully weighing these considerations ensures a better match between system capabilities and business objectives.

Future-Proofing with Scalable Solutions

Choosing a scalable hot water system helps businesses adapt to future growth or evolving operational needs. For instance, modular tankless setups can be expanded as demand increases, while solar systems can integrate more collectors for higher output. Investing in scalable infrastructure minimizes the risk of costly replacements or inefficient upgrades later on.

Final Thoughts: Matching Technology to Demand

Selecting the right commercial hot water system is not merely a technical decision; it directly impacts efficiency, customer service quality, and operational overhead. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each system type, businesses can make data-backed choices that support both current operations and long-term goals.

From traditional storage units to solar-powered and hybrid solutions, each system offers unique benefits. Aligning the choice with the nature of the business, local conditions, and budget will ultimately yield the most effective results.

When chosen wisely, a commercial hot water system becomes more than a utility—it becomes an asset that contributes to daily performance and cost-efficiency.