Stephanie on October 17th, 2009

You want to install solar panels on your home or business, but you are worried about expense.  Generally speaking, the upfront cost of solar power can be daunting.  Yet there are a number of ways to lower the cost of solar panels.
Oh sure, the basic advice for consumers applies:  shop around, compare prices, ask the [...]

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Stephanie on September 24th, 2009

Welcome to the first post in a series!  We are going to go through the states, one by one, both here and at solarpowerpanels.ws, to explain the solar power incentives available across the U.S.
If you did not already know, solar panels are significantly more affordable these days, thanks to a number of factors.  First, the [...]

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Stephanie on February 13th, 2009

I often get the question: how much do solar panels cost?  On the surface, it seems like a pretty straightforward question, with an answer that is easily attainable.  However, the concept of “cost” includes much more than the sticker price of a few solar panels.  When considering any alternative energy project, you need to consider [...]

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Stephanie on November 18th, 2008

Are you like many people when it comes to solar power – you want to do the right thing, but are afraid of the high cost of solar panels?  You are not alone.  Count me in!
Fortunately, the cost of solar panels is going down, while their reliability and efficiency is increasing.  Add the fact of [...]

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