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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Let’s face it. If you are considering a residential solar panel system, two of your biggest questions are probably (1) what it will cost to purchase it, and (2) how much will maintenance cost? For the average homeowner, the retail cost of a solar array can range from $15,000-50,000, depending on your power needs. But [...]
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Solar panel leasing is becoming an affordable and popular way for homeowners to switch to solar power without the expensive upfront costs. Over the past 12 months, solar leasing experienced tremendous growth as property owners look for creative and alternative ways to finance residential solar panels. Market experts predict that in 2012 a wider variety [...]
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This amazing house in Ann Arbor, Michigan (shown to the left) is 110 years old and yet operates without the use of any grid-based electricity. Its owners decided to install solar panels for a net zero energy house. While net zero homes (residences that generate all the power required for their operation on site) are [...]
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For many homeowners, the idea of switching to solar power is daunting from a cost and hassle standpoint. But if you want to test the waters with renewable energy, why not start with a DIY solar panel kit? Solar panel kits include everything you need to generate and use solar electricity: solar panels, an inverter [...]
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Once you have made the investment to install solar panels, you’ll want to maximize their efficiency and output. If shade, snow or technical issues are reducing the amount of solar electricity generated by the system, you’ll want to know right away. You can now monitor your residential solar panel system with a smartphone application. Its [...]
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