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 [...]
Guest Post by Ben Saffer, Evo Energy Government guarantee schemes and increasing electricity bills, combined with dwindling fossil fuel resources and the dire need for solutions to climate change make solar panels for the eco and budget conscious homeowner. So what is solar power anyway? Solar power uses photovoltaic (PV) cells on the roof of [...]
Solar Panels Frequently Asked Questions In an article published at HubPages, I reviewed questions and answers that many people have about solar power generally, and solar panels in particular. Q: Is it expensive to install solar panels? A: Not necessarily! Depending on where you live and your energy needs, you could install a home-based solar [...]
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Over the last few years, there are more and more portable solar power options. You can recharge the batteries of your cell phone, GPS, mP3 player, computer, camera and more with energy from the sun. This means that you don’t need to find an outlet when you are camping, hiking, fishing or otherwise just enjoying [...]
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At a recent municipal conference last week, a survey revealed that solar power is supported by American mayors, overwhelmingly. The U.S. Conference of Mayors included leaders from all cities of more than 30,000 people, and took place in Baltimore, Maryland. Among the issues facing municipal leadership are the development of clean energy technology, deployment of [...]
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Despite the recession and news of sluggish, high unemployment rates, solar power is still increasingly considered by middle-class homeowners. There are plenty of good reasons for the demand for this renewable resource. First, solar panels have fallen in price over the past few years, and remain competitively priced. Second, you can now purchase solar panels [...]
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Wondering about the best time to install solar panels? With summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, home improvement and construction season encourage many people to think about upgrades and improvements to their property. But is this the best time of year to go solar? Summer offers both benefits and drawbacks for solar panel array construction. [...]
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Thinking about residential solar power? You might be worried about the expense of this renewable resource. But there are ways to save money and also save energy while you go solar. In general, there are 5 things that affect the cost of solar panels: 1. Rebates and incentives. Even though governmental tax rebates are not [...]
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