While you can count on this blog to bring you news about solar panels and solar power, we also enjoy showcasing solar corporations and solar organizations for your information. Today, we’ll introduce you to the Solar Trade Association in the UK.
The STA was formed in 1978 in order to represent the interests of member companies [...]
In Cornelius, Oregon, about half an hour west of Portland, there is a new attraction at a popular commercial nursery. Blooming Nursery sits on 130-acres on the site of a former dairy farm; the owner has worked for the better part of three decades to transform it into a profitable business.
Yet the future – not [...]
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A solar firehouse in Pittsburgh is the latest result of the city’s efforts to go green, save energy and generally improve its buildings’ efficiency. Solar panels are going up at the No. 34 station near the North Side in October this year. Funded in part by stimulus funds, the project will also create green jobs.
The [...]
Have you considered solar power, but thought that its too expensive? Perhaps you want to start with a solar water heater instead! Solar thermal panels can heat your water without expensive electricity with the power of the sun. And, you don’t have to live in a sunny climate for them to be effective.
Homeowners, small businesses, [...]
Perhaps the easiest way to dip your toe into the solar hot water “pool” if you will, is with a DIY kit. The return on investment for thermal solar panels is quicker than with PV solar panels: 7 years or less. You’ll start seeing an immediate saving on your utility bills, too. And, if you [...]
If you are like me, you may have wondered about the variety of different solar systems that you can install on a home or business. For years, I didn’t know the difference between solar panels, solar roof tiles and thermal collectors for solar hot water. I found that, once you know a little about these [...]