Despite recent announcements that Spain will continue cutting government subsidies for solar power and wind, the country has announced plans to increase renewable energy production by an astounding 67% over the next decade. This week, Spain sent a draft proposal to the European Commission stating its intention to ensure that, by 2020, 70 gigawatts (GW) [...]
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Saving energy and money is a snap when you install solar hot water at your home. Unlike traditional photovoltaic (PV) panels, solar thermal panels are less expensive. You’ll get your return on investment much more quickly, as well. If you are currently using grid-based electricity or natural gas to heat household water, why not switch [...]
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In New Jersey, they’re harvesting more than just vegetables at Seabrook Farms. The company announced this week that its signed a 15-year deal with SBS Energy Partners to grow solar power, too. That’s right, Seabrook has agreed to install and maintain over 27,000 solar panels on 21 acres of its land. Resulting solar power will [...]
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A new solar farm planned for Italy will bring utility scale solar power to the Umbria region, in the town of Narni. Canadian Solar announced that it has completed the 1 megawatt (MW) SOLARTA installation. The solar farm includes over 4,000 solar panels (230 Watt modules). Canadian Solar is using its CS6P solar modules at [...]
Years ago, most people who had solar panels on their homes lived in remote areas not reached by the grid. Solar energy might have been their only option for power, as they lived off-grid. Away from society and perhaps shunning capitalistic pressures, these solar power pioneers were often self-reliant and tough. Today, when you hear [...]
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In the next 5 years, experts predict that new solar jobs will top 200,000. In fact, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) estimates huge growth in the solar industry by 2016 that will result in $48 billion in investments and 207,000 green jobs in the solar field. There are a number of factors at play [...]
One of the questions I frequently get on this blog is how people can save money with solar panel installations? With the rising national debt and pressure from the ongoing BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it only makes sense that we see more solar panel projects by the government. This week, solar [...]
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When you go enjoy a film, I’ll be the energy it takes to create a motion picture probably doesn’t enter your mind. Yet, the amount of electricity to keep everything running during movie production is enormous. From lighting to sound equipment, trailers and more… solar-powered movies is a concept that makes sense… even if the [...]
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For people who love to garden, the growing season can often be too short, or unpredictable to achieve their goals of fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. But, with solar greenhouses, you can grow green year-round! A protected canopy, controlled humidity and temperatures create a micro-climate that is perfect for your gardening dreams. The primary difference [...]
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Minimizing trash, garbage pickup and carbon emissions are at the top of many peoples’ lists. With the Big Belly solar compactor, trash is compacted without any grid connection required and allows for less frequent garbage pickup as a result. It is ideal for municipalities, park districts and more! According to its website: “The BigBelly® Solar [...]