You’ve been thinking about home solar power, but you don’t know where to start. Fortunately, its pretty easy to get quotes for residential solar panels. Before you pick up the phone or the computer mouse, however, gather the following information, which will impact the cost of solar panels: 1. Pull your last three months of [...]
We posted this week about the fact that the home solar market doubled in 2009. Now, we get word that residential solar panels doubled electricity production in 2009! In other words, from 2008 to 2009, twice as much solar electricity was generated by solar panel installations. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, in 2009, [...]
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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? Consider [...]
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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So many property owners are considering renewable energy options, but are concerned about the upfront costs. But, did you know you can pay less for solar panels? Over the past two years, solar panel prices have dropped dramatically – by more than 50%! Even so, investing in solar can carry a “break-even” time period of [...]
I’ve been blogging about solar power for nearly a year both here and at www.solarpowerpanels.ws (actually more than 12 months, if you count Peachy Green, too). Along the way, I’ve learned quite a bit about generating clean, green energy from the sun – whether through solar panels, or other technology. In addition to my extensive [...]
