Stephanie on November 19th, 2011

For homeowners considering installing solar panels, there are 5 things you should know about residential solar.  As more and more people decide to switch to renewable energy options like solar power, keep these considerations in mind: 1.  You may be eligible for group solar discounts.  Before you enter into a contract to install home solar [...]

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Stephanie on October 1st, 2011

Solar power in California is turning out to be one of the most tapped into renewable resources.  Residential solar power is highest in San Jose and San Diego.  Bakersfield represents the third largest solar market in California.  Cloudy, foggy San Francisco rates number four in the number of solar panel installations on homes, according to [...]

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Stephanie on September 15th, 2011

Are you considering installing solar panels?  Good for you!  Solar power has become practically mainstream in recent years as the prices have dropped and efficiency has increased.  But before you make your investment, consider how to prepare your home for residential solar. With a few simple home improvement projects, you’ll be saving even more money [...]

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Stephanie on August 15th, 2011

Many Americans are interested in solar power, but of these people, most have questions that hold them back from switching to the renewable resource.  With information to show that a solar power system is worth the investment like these five reasons to consider residential solar, perhaps more people will make the switch! 1.  Saving Money [...]

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Stephanie on December 22nd, 2009

Thinking about reducing your energy costs in the New Year with a renewable energy system?  Comparing solar power to wind largely depends on the size of the system.  When we’re talking utility scale renewable energy, wind is probably less expensive than solar.  However, when we take it down to an individual, residential level, solar generally [...]

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Stephanie on October 29th, 2009

The Soaring Heights Communities – a residential development near Tuscon, Arizona – will be home to the largest community-wide solar project in the U.S.  With a combination of rooftop solar panels and ground-mounted PV panels, the 6 megawatt (MW) installation will generate more than 10 million kilowatt-hours per year of clean, green electricity! The clean [...]

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Stephanie on October 12th, 2009

Converting to solar power is very easy for homeowners.  All-in-one solar power kits for your home are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.  You can also purchase solar kits for your RV, boat, small business, etc. Perhaps the best thing about solar power kits is the fact that everything you need is in one box.  [...]

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