Are Solar Roof Tiles A Good Choice for Your Home?
Solar roof tiles are gaining popularity in new home construction as they eliminate the need for traditional solar…
From Power Cuts to Power Houses – The Case For Designing Highly Energy Efficient Homes With Perovskites Solar Panels
Perovskites Solar Panels are here, and they’re transforming the renewable energy market. Designing our houses for high energy…
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback. At 30 MW, the Dinglun Flywheel Energy Storage Power Station is likely the biggest Flywheel Energy Storage System on the planet.
Solar Power Lessons Learned After 1 Year
Today, we’re learning what solar power lessons Matt learned After 1 Year. We’ve followed Matt’s solar PV journey…
Solid State Cooling Our Homes With No Refrigerants
How Solid State Cooling Could Change Everything. Matt Ferrell talks about heat pumps a lot. They really are…
Are Silicon-Graphene Batteries the Next Mainstream Renewable Energy Storage Solution?
Our ever-present energy expert, Matt Ferrell, is on another mission—this time exploring the future of graphene, with a…
Solar Advances That Might Make a Difference
40 years ago I remember that some homeowners lived off-grid. So, why with so many solar advances isn't this commonplace today? Matt Ferrell from Undecided looks at the latest solar advances.
A Net Zero House Project Using an Off-Site Manufactured House. Was It Worth It?
In today’s video Matt tells us what he learned after 1 Year living in his new net zero…
Product Review: Enphase Battery System Unleashes Power and Savings
The decision-making process and challenges faced during the installation of an Enphase battery system for home energy storage are detailed in the video. Matt Ferrell explains the specifications and capabilities of the Enphase IQ 5P batteries and their integration with a solar power setup.
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is advocated as the best battery chemistry for home energy storage due to its longevity, safety, and cost-effectiveness, despite not being the most cutting-edge technology. Enphase batteries, utilizing microinverters, ensure better energy generation and redundancy, allowing for continuous operation even if one component fails
Unleashing the Power of Compressed Air Energy Storage for Renewable Energy
Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is revolutionizing renewable energy storage, offering long-duration and cost-effective solutions for storing renewable energy. It utilizes various geographical features such as salt caves, mining sites, and gas wells for effective storage during periods of low renewable energy availability. This technology converts electrical energy into compressed air for storage, emphasizing the crucial aspect of heat management for efficient operation and preventing turbine damage. With innovative methods developed by companies like Hydrostor, CAES systems can now better utilize heat, thereby reducing wastage and fossil fuel dependence. This excerpt showcases the tremendous potential of CAES as a competitive player in the energy storage landscape, offering extended discharge durations and one of the lowest capital expenditure costs compared to other long-duration energy storage technologies. Furthermore, the advancements in the adiabatic process mark a significant leap in the improved efficiency of CAES systems, positioning them as a prominent figure in the energy storage industry