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Batteries for Solar Energy Storage Types, Differences, and When Each Makes Sense For many solar panel owners, electricity production is no longer the problem. Timing is. A typical Dutch household produces the most solar power between 11:00 and 15:00, while...

What is the Environmental Performance of Buildings (MPG)? Why is it playing an increasingly important role in construction? The construction sector is changing. Sustainable construction is no longer a choice, but a requirement. Governments and clients want to...

Why is LCA so important in construction? Sustainable construction requires insight. Not only into what you are doing today, but also into the impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides that insight. This...

Why this is becoming increasingly important in construction? The construction sector is making every effort to work more sustainably. Governments, contractors and manufacturers are increasingly required to meet environmental performance requirements. An...

What do all those sustainability abbreviations and energy terms actually mean? When you read about sustainable construction or solar energy, you are bombarded with abbreviations. MPG, CSRD, BENG, EPD… they sound complicated, but they all boil down to...

World Population & Energy The world’s population is growing rapidly, and with it our demand for energy. Over the past 75 years, the number of people has risen from 2.5 to 8 billion. Thanks to medical advances and better technology, we are living...

An iconic piece of Dutch on the roof The roof tile has played a leading role in the Dutch streetscape for centuries. From picturesque villages to modern new housing estates, the orange or red-brown waves on the roof are as familiar as our brick façades. But...

Sustainability Beyond Today When you choose solar panels, you’re making a decision for clean energy, lower energy bills, and a smaller environmental footprint. At Solinso, our customers also choose our solar roof tiles because of their seamless integration...

How BIPV is becoming a design part of the building It all started with the big, bulky solar panels being placed on top of the original roof. Besides its striking appearance in shape, it often stood out in high contrast with the original roof underneath. For a...

An introduction to the semiconductor Semiconductors are a unique class of materials with special electrical properties, they’re neither full conductors nor complete insulators. This in-between behavior allows us to control how current flows through them,...

The Accidental Discovery by 19-year-old Edmond Becquerel As a 19-year-old, Edmond Becquerel was researching whether light had any effect on electrical reactions in 1839. He expected the electrical reaction to speed up or slow down, but never expected the...

Are you still unsure about solar energy? Many people feel the same way, often due to information they have encountered You’re not alone – You might believe that solar energy is only effective in sunny climates or that it’s too expensive to...