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🌞🔋 10 Fun Facts About Solar Energy and the Science Behind It! 🔋🌞 Abundant Energy: The sun provides more energy to Earth in one hour than the entire world uses in a year! Harnessing even a fraction of this power can meet all our energy needs. Photovoltaic Magic: Solar panels work through the photovoltaic effect, discovered by French scientist Edmond Becquerel in 1839. It’s the process where sunlight is converted directly into electricity. Solar Cells Evolution: The first practical photovoltaic cell was developed in 1954 by Bell Labs. Today’s solar cells are much more efficient, converting up to 22% of sunlight into electricity. Space Power: Solar energy powers nearly all satellites orbiting Earth, making it essential for telecommunications, weather forecasting, and space exploration. Eco-Friendly: Solar energy production doesn’t produce greenhouse gases or pollutants, making it a clean and sustainable energy source. Net Metering: Many homes with solar panels are equipped with net metering, allowing homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid, reducing their energy bills. Durable Panels: Solar panels are incredibly durable and can last over 25 years, providing long-term benefits and savings. Innovative Designs: Advances in solar technology include solar windows, solar roof tiles, and even solar paint, expanding the possibilities of solar energy integration. Rapid Growth: Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide. In 2020 alone, global solar capacity increased by over 127 gigawatts! Economic Impact: The solar industry is a major job creator. In the U.S., solar jobs have grown 167% over the past decade, far outpacing overall job growth. Solar energy isn’t just about cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating a sustainable and innovative future. Harness the power of the sun! 🌿⚡ Are you in the renewable space? Would you like to be a part of the Jefferson Wolfe Green-tech community? Follow us for, and join us on the journey to making Europe a Greener place. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #FutureOfEnergy #SolarPower #Innovation #ClimateChangeSolutions #EnergyScience

Ireland, the UK and Belgium have signed a joint statement to enhance cooperation on renewable energy and interconnection projects 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇧🇪💚 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evmwREuy #renewableenergy #greenenergy #news

Asher Grindle is hiring for a DevOps Engineer (C1 German) 🇩🇪 This is an 18 months contract with 90% remote working 🏡 As providers of trust services in both analog and digital industries, the secure identities, data and infrastructures that they provide, enable governments, private companies and citizens to act with confidence. Their products and services are “Made in Germany”, and are firmly rooted in the reliable and lawful identification of individuals and institutions. To apply, please send your resume to a.grindle@jeffersonwolfe.com ✉ https://lnkd.in/en88t7i2 #devopsengineer #berlin #contract

Harriet Foreman is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer based in Austria to work on a permanent basis for an international PV supplier ☀ To apply, please send your CV to h.foreman@jeffersonwolfe.com https://lnkd.in/esWyqs3x #pv #renewableenergy #renewableenergyjobs #greenenergy

Berlin-based trawa raises €10M to use AI to make buying renewable energy easier for SMEs 👏🏻👏🏻 Trawa’s pitch is that it simplifies energy purchasing and management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging two things: An AI-powered platform that lets businesses buy from renewable energy sources, and downstream data from the customers themselves about when they need energy most.  Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_MEAtkR #renewableenergy #greenenergy #smes #berlin #AI #technews

Harriet Foreman is working with an international PV supplier who are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer in Cologne, Germany. You'll be responsible for the supervision of the commissioning process for grid-scale solar PV and electrical energy storage projects across multiple countries and markets, with final validation of the commissioning and test activities. To apply please send your resume to h.foreman@jeffersonwolfe.com ✉ https://lnkd.in/ee5wVHrv #commissioningengineer #germany #renewableenergy #solar #pv #cologne

#TestimonialTuesday Harriet Foreman has successfully helped an international PV supplier hire a Grid Connection Manager ☀💚 Read the review here: https://lnkd.in/edH-tpHv #solar #PV #photovoltaic #review #renewableenergy #jeffersonwolfe

Ryan Sims is working with a technology company dedicated to developing innovative web solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. They’re hiring for a Software Developer - React, Vue.JS who is fluent in German and English. To apply please send your resume to r.sims@jeffersonwolfe.com ✉️ https://lnkd.in/erGbRtXs #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #techjobs #techcareers #leipzig #jeffersonwolfe

Solar panel world record broken in huge boost for renewables ☀️🌍 Scientists have broken the world record for solar panel efficiency, less than six months after setting the previous record. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epAipHRH #solar #solarpanels #renewableenergy #greenenergy #renewables #news