Anaheim, California is known for sunshine and Disneyland, but its also one of the best places to live if you want to save on solar power. Since 2008, Anaheim has had a generous solar incentive program that allows homeowners to save big money on the installation of solar panels. The municipal electric utility in Anaheim [...]
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After months of pressure from 350.org and other renewable energy organizations, President Obama promised to install solar panels on the White House again to set an example for the American public. Originally, the White House had solar panels on its roof during the administration of President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s. The solar hot water [...]
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Ever wondered how much solar power you can tap from your roof? Rooftop solar panels are gaining in popularity, but not all property owners realize the impact of site-specific conditions on the efficiency of solar cells. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg have created a tool that calculates the maximum magnitude of solar incidence, meaning [...]
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After years of anticipation, Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles are finally available this month, and they stand to transform residential solar. In case you have not heard about this amazing product, it combines regular roofing material with solar panels to create building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Solar roofing materials allow people to both re-shingle their rooftops and [...]
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Renewable Energy Co. (REC) has recently developed new solar technology that allows its solar PV panels to achieve energy payback time in one year. So-called energy payback time is the amount of time it takes for a photovoltaic (PV) solar module to produce as much energy as was used to manufacture it. Efficient solar cells [...]
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The cost of residential solar panels is dropping – still – which is great news for homeowners looking to go solar. The effect of falling solar prices is that the number of solar power installations are predicted to grow by over 15% per year. Overall, the cost of solar panels has fallen almost 20% as [...]
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Building integrated photovoltaics is a term describing the unique design of structures to incorporate solar panels with little to no visual impact. Diamond solar panels in skylights allow natural lighting into rooms, as well as generate clean, free solar electricity. In commercial buildings, these solar panels will reduce electricity requirements for air conditioning, heating and [...]
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We’ve posted several articles discussing the advantages and the disadvantages of solar power. People are more and more interested in learning about this renewable resource, but there are several solar myths that may keep people from taking the next step toward installation of solar panels. Its time to separate out the truth about solar panels [...]
When you are looking to construct a solar array on the ground, instead of rooftop solar panels, you will need to select solar panel ground mounts. Among the options are fixed-, single-, or dual-axis trackers. There are costs and benefits associated with each, which will vary depending on factors such as the latitude of your [...]
For people that want to switch to solar power, the cost is probably one of the biggest hurdles to cross. Purchasing a solar panel array is expensive, and then you also have to worry about maintenance. However, if you have wondered if you should lease solar panels, that might be your answer. Leasing solar panels [...]
