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 [...]
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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After several years of strong solar industry growth, the tide has turned briefly as supply of solar panels currently exceeds demand and governments have begun to curtail generous tax incentives and rebate programs. Is this the beginning of the end? Not even close! According to a published report analyzing McKinsey research, the solar industry is [...]
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When it comes to residential solar power, homeowners are most concerned about the cost and hassle of purchasing and installing solar panels. But solar is about to become a lot more convenient and affordable, thanks to Smart Box Solar from Clarian. Plug in solar panels will allow property owners to begin generating clean, renewable solar [...]
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For residential property owners, switching to solar power generally means a choice between PV (photovoltaic) solar panels that generate electricity, and solar thermal panels that heat water without electricity. But now, a hybrid solar panel can generate solar electricity and solar hot water at the same time! Virtu, a hybrid solar panel, has been invented [...]
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When you hear the term “solar power,” you probably think of solar electricity generated by photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. But there is another form of residential solar power that is both affordable and efficient: solar thermal panels for solar hot water. Just like PV panels, solar thermal panels require exposure to sunlight. Even at lower [...]
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With the U.S. economy continuing to struggle in recovery, one bright spot continues to be green jobs. Solar installer jobs in Northern California are frequently posted on Craigslist, where prospective employees can easily locate the positions. In fact, no matter where you live, searching Craigslist for green jobs can result in potential, higher paying jobs. [...]
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