While the biggest solar panel manufacturers in the world may not necessarily be the best, its still worth considering the list of the largest players in the solar power field worldwide. We found this information on Solar Feeds, from Green World Investor. Before you invest in solar panels, do some of your own research and [...]
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If you got any closer to the sun, you’d be in outer space! The highest place on earth (other than a mountaintop), the Tibetan Plateau, will soon be home to a solar panel array built by SunTech. Capturing intense sunlight – less filtered by the atmosphere than at lower levels – solar energy can be [...]
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Looking to save energy with a new home purchase? Solar panels on homes in Southern California come standard in ten KB Home developments. Rooftop solar panels are becoming more and more commonplace and are often requested as upgrades by purchasers of new construction. In the KB Home developments, solar panels give buyers an automatic “cash [...]
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Exciting news in the world of building integrated photovoltaics! Solar windows will be installed on Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) to generate clean solar electricity and reduce the operating costs of the building. Recently, Pythagoras Solar, announced that it has been chosen to collaborate on a pilot project to help Willis Tower realize [...]
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Two things have resulted in an increase in solar power following the Japan Earthquake of a magnitude 9.0. The first is the scare surrounding its nuclear reactors, which has left many looking to rely on cleaner renewable energy resources, and the second is the need for reliable power when grid systems are down. Mobile solar [...]
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Would you be surprised if I told you that solar power is more efficient than wind energy? After all, this is a solar blog! Most of us have driven past giant wind farms of slowly turning turbines or a utility scale solar farm with rows and rows of solar panels. Which one is better at [...]
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One of my favorite things to blog about here is solar gadgets. There is nothing like generating clean solar electricity to power your home or help cut down your power bills. We found this cool, artistic “Greenerator” recently, which combines solar panels and wind turbines to generate clean electricity right from your deck or balcony: [...]
Are you familiar with the term “net metering“? You should be! Did you know that renewable energy systems such as residential solar panels and wind turbines can allow you to offset your electricity bill? When sunlight is bright or winds are brisk, you may generate more electricity than you use. In these cases, the extra [...]
Take a look at this picture, and then tell me whether you’d buy a home with solar panels: Yes, I agree. Solar panels are not necessarily the most attractive feature of this otherwise beautiful home. However, did you know that homes with solar panels sell faster than those without? That’s right, according to a 2010 [...]
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Have you heard about solar roofing shingles? Instead of regular asphalt shingles, you can literally cover your roof with materials that can generate free solar electricity while providing shelter. Solar shingles look like “regular” roofing materials, but include photovoltaic (PV) film covering that can absorb sunlight and convert it to solar power you can use [...]
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