For readers that live in the United States, you have probably heard about generous federal and state solar rebates. But sometimes its difficult to find information on the amount of these solar incentives, or how to apply. Various government entities hope to encourage consumers to switch to solar power by allowing generous tax discounts for [...]
Quick – what is your solar output? If you are not familiar with this term, you probably understand solar panel efficiency. In general, an increase in efficiency means that the same amount of UV exposure will generate more solar electricity. It goes without saying that if you can produce more solar power with fewer solar [...]
Recently, we blogged about solar powered food trucks. This new trend combines the convenience of corner restaurants (with far tastier fare than fast food) with free solar power to operate lighting, ovens, refrigerators and more. So, it only goes without saying that a solar powered ice cream truck would soon be making headlines. Enjoying a [...]
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We have previously published posts on removing snow from solar panels. What about other solar panel maintenance? Solar arrays are subjected to heat, wind, rain, hail and dust. Like windows, solar panels tend to accumulate dirt, pollen and even bird droppings. In order to prevent build-up, which can block the rays of the sun and [...]
For several years, we have touted the benefits of leasing solar panels, as opposed to buying them. In fact, many companies and consumers believe that it makes more sense to enter a solar panel lease, than to purchase a solar array. This is because solar leases may allow you to convert to solar power without [...]
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Even though an increasing number of people are installing residential solar panels, if you ask the average property owner the top three reasons why they dislike solar panels, you’ll probably get similar answers. First, one of the disadvantages of solar power is the expense. A lot of people believe that the cost of solar panels [...]
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