Talk about New Year’s resolutions! On Friday, Panasonic issued its annual report in which it stated its aim to be the top green energy company in electronics by the year 2018. Using its acquisition of SANYO (a leader in solar cells and rechargeable batteries), Panasonic projects it will triple annual sales over the coming three [...]
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Its the first question most people ask when considering renewable energy: “what do solar panels cost?” These five simple words do not necessarily lead to a straightforward answer. In short…. it depends. There are a number of things that affect the cost of solar panels, from energy requirements to the type of system you are [...]
Quick! When you think of solar panels, what are the major drawbacks that come to mind? Cost, efficiency, and bulk top the list. Companies like Prism Solar Technologies are working to address the disadvantages of solar energy through technological advances. Prism solar panels are a hybrid between silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells and specially-designed thin-film solar [...]
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Its now 2010, and some important renewable energy provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act could expire at year’s end. That is, unless the Renewable Incentive Act (S 2899), proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), is passed. Under the bill, federal solar funding is proposed to extend to 2012, [...]
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One of the most common questions I get on this blog is: where can I find solar panels for sale? Of course, the answer will vary depending on your location. But there are a number of solar panel and solar cell manufacturers in the USA. The following is a list of American solar manufacturers from [...]
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