4. Modules, engineers realised that by laser cutting panels in half they reduced electrical resistance in the cells. This means the panel runs cooler and produces more power. Bifacial modules then em… (View Post)

Today's lesson. ,I>How did solar get cheap? Phase 1: 1950-1990s - NASA Solar was invented in the US by Bell labs and pretty much only used by NASA who needed something very lightweight to pow… (View Post)

The idea that women aren't having children because of "bitter old academics" is ridiculous enough to require a bit more than anecdata. (View Post)

As would I. The popularity of a customs union in current polling isn't I suspect really about a CU, so much as the unpopularity of Brexit. Freedom of movement would also open up the possibility … (View Post)

If we're going to forensically analyse government contracts, it might b sensible to start with the big ticket items. An £11m contract is basically not even random noise. I recall posting a few o… (View Post)