Ever wonder why there is such a big difference in solar panel installations between two of the sunniest states in the U.S. – California and Florida? Property owners in California account for over 50% of the country’s solar power, while Floridians generate only 1%. Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey is the second highest in [...]
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Solar power panels can help you save money and energy. But did you know you can save more energy with solar hot water, too? Solar hot water, also known as solar thermal systems (or solar thermal panels), use energy from the sun to heat water for domestic uses without the need for electricity. For homes [...]
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Thinking of installing solar on your home? Do you own or manage a building on which solar panels will be installed? Before you go forward, consider this solar installation checklist: 1. Research the solar installer beforehand. Check the Better Business Bureau, and read reviews of their past projects. Ideally, you should contact customers to ask [...]
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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