April 30 (Arcata, CA) – The Solar Company and Strombeck Properties are excited to announce two brand-new SunPower solar power systems installed to power two apartment complexes, consisting of nearly 250 individual units and two community laundry areas. The 225.4kW solar systems will generate an…
Did you know that 97% of Americans still think that installing solar is too expensive? That’s the conclusion of a recent survey conducted by San Francisco-based solar company SunRun. Nearly 2,200 home owners were polled with regard to their perceived ability to afford solar and…
Can solar planes really soar the sky? Indeed! The idea of aircraft flight has been researched, tested, and launched throughout the years. Whether they will ever replace conventional airplanes is questionable; however, the mere proof that airplanes can remain functional in the air for over…
In space, so many technological structures exist. Back in 2009, discovery astronauts made their way to space to install crucial new solar panels on the International Space Station during a spacewalk. The cost of the solar panel installation at the time? $300 million. This investment…
Have you heard of SunPower’s Monitoring System? If you haven’t, you could be in for a treat. The following is a brief description of their system from their website: “The SunPower® Monitoring System is a web-enabled energy dashboard that offers homeowners easy access to view…
Are there additional ways to increase the amount of energy drawn from solar panels? Many people who own solar panels on their homes tend to want to find ways to increase and maximize their potential of converting more sunlight into energy. One of the…
Solar panels aren’t just sported on 4 wheeled electric vehicles. Even the two-wheelers are getting their share of solar panel technology as well. If solar roads among other projects can be given an opportunity for development and fun experiments, then why not bicycles? To my…
Solar panel technology isn’t just found on rooftops. Solar technology has grown a lot since its inception into the world. From calculators to satellites to rooftops of homes, schools, and commercial buildings and now it’s even making its way into everyday technology. In a previous…
What is one of Africa’s greatest problems? Electricity – the lack of access to power has been one of Africa’s greatest problems in terms of providing work for the community, light during the day and night, refrigeration to keep medicine and food from spoiling, and…
This awesome billboard sign has recently become a viral phenomenon across multiple social media channels. Originally part of a campaign in 2010 by Vote Solar to encourage New York lawmakers to pass solar-related legislation, this message has resurfaced to the delight of solar advocates…
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