How Solar Panels Affect Climate Change
Low-carbon energy sources, such as solar power, play a significant role in the fight against climate change. For example, the process of electricity generation with solar panels reduces carbon pollution by almost 95 percent compared to fossil fuels like natural gas and coal. This bodes well for US cities that has huge solar possibilities. According […]
Reasons to Go Solar
As the world shifts towards more sustainable living and eco-friendly building practices, solar panels have emerged as a key player in the quest for clean energy. They not only help homeowners save money but also contribute to a greener, more environmentally conscious future. Yet, before embarking on your solar journey, there’s an essential question that […]
Solar Deployment Lead by Large Corporations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s top companies are investing in solar in record amounts, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s brand new Solar Means Business 2017 report, which tracks on-site commercial solar installations and ranks top corporate solar users. This year’s report contains data from over 4,000 companies, totaling more than 2.5 gigawatts of solar […]
Solar Panels: Are They for You?
Solar has become part of the climate change discussion which is a real, present danger, as evidenced by the major shifts in temperature and weather all over our planet. Although it is too late to stop it now, it is possible to keep things for getting worse. One major way to do this is to […]
5 Reasons Your Business Should Try Commercial Solar
For some business owners, installing commercial solar panels for their company is a big operational decision. After all, time, cost, throughput, and ongoing maintenance of your system can add up. Fortunately, there are many reasons for businesses to install solar panels other than just being environmentally friendly. No two businesses are alike, so we’ve put […]
Grid Tied Solar Systems
In order to understand what a grid-tied solar system is, you need a basic understanding of what an electrical grid is. In simple terms, an electrical grid is a network of power lines that connect the people who use electrical energy and those who produce electrical energy for them. Having a grid-tied solar power system […]
Read This Before You Build DIY Solar Panels
It you are keen to create your own Solar Energy House you may well have considered DIY solar panels. Well, while I applaud your desire to have a solar energy house, let me warn you that you will not save money by making your own DIY solar panels. Lets take a look at why. Warnings […]
Guide to Solar Panel Cost
Solar Panel Cost id a big factor if you are interested in the idea of using free, environmental friendly energy to power your household, and you want to have a solar panel array installed, one of the most basic requirements you need to keep track of is the number of solar panels that you need. […]
Using Batteries for Backup
Recently, a high-profile supplier of battery packs to the solar industry announced that it was discontinuing its plans for a 10kWh battery backup. It’s a good time to visit the question of what backup is and whether batteries are the way to best meet a homeowner’s backup needs. Are Backup Batteries a Significant Solution for […]
FEMA Recommends Microinverters
In the wake of recent Hurricanes like Irma and Maria, FEMA has released a new report to help homeowners and solar professionals protect their solar systems from high velocity winds. The official report, titled Rooftop Solar Panel Attachment: Design, Installation, and Maintenance, provides recommendations on what to do if you’re considering installing a solar system in a hurricane-prone […]