Photovoltaic installations are everywhere. Ever wonder what kind of solar panel installations exist around the world? Solar panels aren’t limited to homes or business buildings. In fact, they exist in various forms other than the typical rectangular structures above rooftops. With solar panels being implemented…
If you are a homeowner considering solar energy to greatly reduce or eliminate your electric bill, you may want to consider different options for financing. All day long I speak with customers who ask what options we have for financing solar power systems. There are…
Pressurized system? Passive solar? Amorphous? ….. What? Often, we are presented by terminology that stresses us out and causes us to scratch our head in confusion. Unfortunately, every industry has their own jargon – vocabulary or language specific to a trade, profession, or…
Can you imagine solar panels integrated into roads? It’s a pretty interesting concept that has certainly been explored and played with. When I picture solar roads I envision a futuristic design. Flying cars and businesses in the picture too, perhaps? Okay, maybe that’s a…
Solar power isn’t just for homes or buildings. Solar power does much more than most of us notice. We often associate solar power with the functionality of being installed to the roof of a home or a commercial building, but the reality is that solar…
Children learn by doing. In fact, most people learn best, regardless of age, when they are able to physically and visually apply principles, concepts, and ideas rather than just reading about them. Teaching kids about solar can provide many positive benefits including stimulating creativity and…
Real life stories make a difference in our faith –- in anything. I could sit here and write about solar all day – showing support, providing facts, and sharing information. But the most powerful content that anyone can provide are stories from people based on…
Dates Matter Dates can really help paint a visual story – a progressive one, at that. If you’re intrigued and would like to read on the time frames related to the evolving history of solar cells, then please enjoy the dates to follow! The…
Solar panel mistakes can be detrimental to your pockets. Many people are convinced that they can and should put together their own solar panels and install them. I’m certainly all for the fun and sake of learning. The problem is that although you can do…
Which states are ideal for solar energy deployment? In a previous post, I mentioned the top 10 states in solar based on installed solar power capacity. According to a new research, called the Optimal Deployment of Solar Index (ODSI), by Professor Matt Croucher from…
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