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?
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When you are considering installing solar panels on your home or business, there are a number of questions you’ll have in mind: How much will they cost? How much will they save you? How easy are they to use? Can you qualify for rebates or other incentives?
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A new PGE solar rooftop project in Portland, Oregon will be the largest rooftop solar installation in the Pacific Northwest. PGE (Portland General Electric) is planning a 2.4 megawatt (MW) solar project in partnership with U.S. Bank, ProLogis, and several other Oregon companies. Northwest Solar Solutions estimates at least 60,000 green jobs (union wage electrical [...]
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Step aside Joe Camel! There’s a better use for tobacco plants these days.
In fact, researchers at University of California Berkeley have developed a new solar technology that can be used to create biodegradable spray-on solar cells from the ubiquitous crop.
Smokin’ hot solar cells are actually based on a virus that attacks tobacco crops. Starting with [...]
Do you wonder what it takes to put solar panels on your home? What about the people that help you with a home solar install?
Let’s walk through a solar installation, step by step. In some instances, it can be done in a single day! And, for those of you that are considering becoming a solar [...]
Renewable energy is on everyone’s mind… including the government. To encourage people to switch to solar power or other non-fossil-fuel based power sources, the U.S. federal government will allow you up to 30% of the cost of solar installation in the form of tax credits. But, the deal could get even sweeter! Two Senators have [...]
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Did you ever wish you could know exactly where in the United States people have been putting up solar panels? Certainly, the Internet and tools like Google Maps demonstrate how easy it is to find information on a wide variety of people and places.
So in many ways it should come as no surprise that you [...]
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Designed to protect against natural battery discharge and electronic drain in cars, light trucks, vans, ATVs, PWCs, small boats, snowmobiles, riding mowers, tractors and SUVs, the Coleman solar 1.5-watt 12-volt battery charger sends a constant maintenance level charge to the battery to insure against dead batteries. The solar charger provides an immediate charge when exposed [...]
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The Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start [...]
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What if you could install solar panels on your home for only $1000? What if I told you that a solar lease program in Colorado will allow you to do just that? Within 30 days, you could be drawing on free solar electricity through the Colorado SunRun Lease Program!
High electricity bills and CO2 emissions from [...]