Anaheim, California is known for sunshine and Disneyland, but its also one of the best places to live if you want to save on solar power. Since 2008, Anaheim has had a generous solar incentive program that allows homeowners to save big money on the installation of solar panels. The municipal electric utility in Anaheim [...]
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I have long been blogging about electric vehicles (EVs) and their promise to get us off of fossil fuels for commuting and more. If you own or are considering an EV, why not tap into solar power for its fuel? Owners of electric vehicles stand to save $60,000 in fuel costs, not to mention significant [...]
How does solar thermal compare to solar PV? If you are asking the question, then you probably need to know the major differences between the two renewable energy systems that use the power of the sun. Solar photovoltaic (PV) power is probably what you are most familiar with. PV panels are the blue-shaded rectangular installations [...]
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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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Renewable Energy Co. (REC) has recently developed new solar technology that allows its solar PV panels to achieve energy payback time in one year. So-called energy payback time is the amount of time it takes for a photovoltaic (PV) solar module to produce as much energy as was used to manufacture it. Efficient solar cells [...]
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Building integrated photovoltaics is a term describing the unique design of structures to incorporate solar panels with little to no visual impact. Diamond solar panels in skylights allow natural lighting into rooms, as well as generate clean, free solar electricity. In commercial buildings, these solar panels will reduce electricity requirements for air conditioning, heating and [...]
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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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In the past 5 years, solar power growth has been exponential. In the midst of a recession, no less. As people look for ways to save money and live in a more environmentally sensitive manner, renewable energy options like solar panels are being considered more often. Just a decade ago, solar panels on rooftops of [...]
We’ve posted several articles discussing the advantages and the disadvantages of solar power. People are more and more interested in learning about this renewable resource, but there are several solar myths that may keep people from taking the next step toward installation of solar panels. Its time to separate out the truth about solar panels [...]
When you are looking to construct a solar array on the ground, instead of rooftop solar panels, you will need to select solar panel ground mounts. Among the options are fixed-, single-, or dual-axis trackers. There are costs and benefits associated with each, which will vary depending on factors such as the latitude of your [...]
