In May 2012, the U.S. Commerce Department approved a new tariff on solar panels manufactured in China. SolarWorld Industries America Inc. launched the complaint that resulted in the announcement of tariffs on Chinese companies for accepting government subsidies and dumping products at unfairly low prices. According to the LA Times: More than 60 Chinese firms, [...]
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With rising utility costs and environmental concerns in the news frequently, homeowners are increasingly considering a switch to solar power. Yet, the vast majority of Americans overestimate the cost of solar panels, resulting in a failure to even investigate the possibility of making such an investment. According to a nationwide poll commissioned by SunRun (conducted [...]
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Here in my home state of Oregon, the number of home solar power systems have tripled in the past 3 years. In fact, more than 2/3 of all existing solar installations in Oregon have taken place since 2008. If you haven’t already done so, isn’t it time to resolve to go solar in 2012? The [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
