Solar Thermal vs Solar Photovoltaic (PV) : Differences & Applications
Solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal are seperate and distinct technologies designed to harness solar energy. Which is right for the energy needs of your property? Each of these renewable energy technologies boast their own unique advantages and applications. Knowing the difference between the two will provides an opportunity to make informed decisions throughout the […]
Visualizing Wind Electricity Production in South America (2000-2022)
The latest visualization from New Energy IQ explores wind electricity production in the 12 countries of the South American continent (with the exception of French Guiana; while technically located in South America it is an overseas department of France rather than an independent country). Utilizing energy data from Our World in Data, which explores energy […]
Visualizing Utilization of Community Solar in US States
Utilizing the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Sharing the Sun Community Solar Project Data, which contains project data on community solar installations across the United States interconnected through December 2022 (updated through June 2023), New Energy IQ’s latest visualization explores which states are leading and which are trailing leveraging the rankings made available within the […]
Renewable Electricity Generation in Africa’s Most Populated Countries
GWh of Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Sources on the African Continent New Energy IQ’s recent analysis on the share of electricity capacity from renewable energy sources in global regions broadly indicated that the African region was, along with the Middle East, far behind other regions but that’s not the whole story. In reality, there […]
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (Global Regions)
Utilizing data from IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency, New Energy IQ evaluated how renewable energy’s share of electricity capacity has trended over the past two decades in global regions. The data indicates that South America’s renewable energy reliance is heavy while Africa and the Middle East are far behind other global regions due to […]