Solar power in India is growing with some big, ambitious policies adopted by leaders aimed at dramatically reducing use of fossil fuels and turning to the ample resource that the country enjoys. Two years ago, India announced plans to increase generation and use of solar electricity from approximately nothing, to 20,000 megawatts (MW) – the [...]
Over the past 5 years, the price of solar panels has dropped dramatically while efficiency of solar arrays has increased significantly. Yet, it appears that the renewable energy revolution continues to make life better and cleaner for many of us! The University of Texas at Austin announced this month that one of its solar researchers [...]
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Have you been thinking about installing a residential solar system? Well, now is the time! The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 40% this decade, and more and more people have changed to solar. If you are still on the fence, consider these top reasons to switch to solar power: 1. Reduce Your [...]
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The Hawaii feed-in tariff makes solar power affordable for people looking to switch to the renewable resource. The program was started in 2009 by the Hawaiian Electric Company. This type of solar incentive is unique, compared to other programs that make solar power affordable, as it pays consumers a premium rate for the excess solar [...]
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Solar grants from the U.S. federal government help move residents and businesses away from fossil fuels toward a brighter, cleaner future. The Department of Energy recently approved significant funding from the Sunshot Solar Rooftop Challenge to the City of Chicago. The $750,000 grant is one of the largest to date, and is dedicated to support [...]
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No matter the economy, tax credits/incentives or greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change, there are many factors that could – and do- influence the solar power market. No matter what people say about Solyndra or any other renewable energy company, the solar power market is predicted to grow in 2012. Last month, Solarbuzz, one [...]
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If you are into DIY home improvement projects and have considered residential solar panels, it might be time to head to your local Costco warehouse store. You can now buy solar panels at Costco, the discount warehouse membership retailer. Grape Solar offers competitively priced solar panels and solar power kits. If you are a member [...]
Home solar panels are becoming more popular as people tap into generous tax incentives and rebates, and also look to trim utility bills over time. But did you know that selling a solar powered house is easier (all things being equal) than one without solar panels? Not only can you sell more quickly, but often [...]
