Stephanie on March 30th, 2010

If you are a homeowner or a solar power dealer, you can now get solar power training from Ontility. According to its website, Ontility provides solar products, services, training and technology to the four key markets: residential, commercial/utility scale, education and workforce development, and communities: ONTILITY supports provider and consumer solar power, energy efficiency and [...]

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Stephanie on March 28th, 2010

These days, it is easier than ever to switch to solar electricity.  Home solar power options abound!  Whether you are thinking about installing solar panels on your rooftop, solar roof shingles, or simply tapping into a utility-based renewable energy certificate program, you don’t have to power your home with dirty coal or gas any longer. [...]

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Recently, news broke that Southern Company and Turner Renewable Energy (founded by CNN mogul, Ted Turner) have joined forces to help develop one of the largest solar PV power plants in the United States.  Generating 30 megawatts, the photovoltaic power plant will provide solar electricity to about 9,000 households in Northern New Mexico. Construction is [...]

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Stephanie on March 24th, 2010

Solar Lights – 4 pack Color changing Garden lights Solar panels for battery charging (more…)

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Stephanie on March 22nd, 2010

If we can duplicate the natural process of photosynthesis, scientists believe we can more efficiently utilize solar power for energy.  Nanoscience is aiming to improve the potential of solar panels to replace CO2 emitting fossil fuels through new technology. By examining the plant protein structure, scientists hope to improve conversion and lower costs of solar [...]

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Stephanie on March 20th, 2010

Modern solar lighting gets more and more exciting with each new month! Now, you can purchase window-mounted solar lamps.  Using suction cups, you can stick them to a southern-exposure window, from which the solar panels are exposed to sunlight during the day.  At night, you can enjoy solar powered LED lighting. Shown to the left [...]

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3 pcs of beautiful Wild Grass LED Lights are connected with a solar panel. Great product for your garden, patio and pavement illumination and decoration. *** Fiber optical grass can be easily arranged into different shapes. People even make bouquet out of it when they twist those grass wires. ***No A/C wire or outlet needed [...]

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Stephanie on March 16th, 2010

Solar power in one of the sunniest states in the U.S. scored a significant victory last week.  “Big Solar” came to the rescue of Arizona solar power when it killed an anti-solar bill that was pending in the legislature. State Republican senator Debbie Lasko introduced a bill (H.B. 2701) that would have gutted Arizona’s renewable [...]

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Stephanie on March 14th, 2010

Look out world… solar powered phones are shaping up to be one of the new hot devices this year.  We’re not just talking about solar chargers.  Several companies are actually building the solar panels right into the phone. At the 2010 Mobile World Congress, we were introduced to the Puma Phone.  On the back of [...]

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Stephanie on March 12th, 2010

One of the most exciting, easiest ways to install solar panels is gaining momentum!  Two new solar lease programs have recently been announced, which help people convert to solar energy while minimizing upfront costs. Can you imagine tapping into solar electricity with no down payment?  Did you know that you can lease solar panels? Consider [...]

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