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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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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Stephanie on November 7th, 2011

Is it any wonder that sites like Groupon are so successful?  Get a bunch of people buying the same thing at about the same time, and you can reduce the cost of the item, benefiting everyone – including the seller, who makes more sales. Group discounts for solar power, offered through companies like One Block [...]

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Stephanie on May 15th, 2011

A few weeks ago, we told you about how you could buy Grape Solar solar panels at the major warehouse company, Costco. Now, this Oregon-based company is taking its product to a wider range of homeowners who want to go solar. Residential solar panels from Grape Solar are available online at Amazon.com.  The ease of [...]

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Stephanie on September 3rd, 2009

You want to convert to solar power, but before you plan to do so, what is the cost of solar panels?  There are several tools that you can use to help you calculate the expense of a solar system, based on the size of your building.  But before we get to the solar calculators, consider [...]

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Stephanie on August 16th, 2009

If you want to convert to solar energy, you have to know where to buy solar panels.  Fortunately, there are so many more options than there were just 10 years ago.  You can buy solar panels at a hardware store, through a distributor, or even find used solar panels at a great discount!  Finding solar [...]

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Stephanie on August 13th, 2009

Solar panels for your home are a great investment to make, both to help lower electricity costs and improve the value of your residence.  Did you also know that its a great time to install solar panels, given the significant tax credits and rebates currently being offered? Whether you want to build your own DIY [...]

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