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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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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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 [...]
Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy and is becoming so affordable that it is reaching grid parity with coal and natural gas. But before you decide whether solar is for you, consider the things that affect how well solar panels work. Surprisingly, where you live has little to do with solar panel [...]
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In California, solar leasing is preferred over cash purchases. That means that property owners are looking for less expensive ways to switch to solar power, without the initial down payment and investment. Solar panel leases offered by companies like SunRun allow people to enjoy the cost savings and other benefits of solar electricity without purchasing, [...]
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If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home or business, you should compare the different makes and models available. Much like buying a car, the investment in a solar power system is not one that is undertaken lightly. It is very helpful to hire a knowledgeable solar panel installer. But, to avoid [...]
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Most consumers know that an investment in solar power will last 25-30 years. For this reason, the return on investment is important to consider if you are planning to sell your home within a few years of installing solar. Another important consideration is solar panel efficiency. Like any other home improvement, you can expect some [...]
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