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 9th, 2011

Since 2007, SPG Solar has been promoting its floating solar panels to government officials and commercial enterprises, such as wineries and industrial mine owners.  Floating solar panels, or “floatovoltaics” as they are cleverly called, can help increase the use of solar power where it might not otherwise be practical or possible. So what does this [...]

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Stephanie on December 11th, 2010

Ever wonder about the top three states in the U.S. with solar potential?  If you guessed California, Florida and Arizona, you are only 1 for 3! Arizona State University’s School of Business recently named Arizona, Colorado and Georgia as the top three states with solar potential.  In other words, people who live in these states [...]

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Stephanie on March 29th, 2010

Renewable energy is hot these days, and prices just keep falling, particularly when combined with ample tax credits and other incentives. But what if you are not a homeowner?  Lack of control over the property in which you live may seem like a problem. But I’m here to tell you that solar power for renters [...]

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Stephanie on January 2nd, 2010

One of the most common questions I get on this blog is: where can I find solar panels for sale?  Of course, the answer will vary depending on your location.  But there are a number of solar panel and solar cell manufacturers in the USA. The following is a list of American solar manufacturers from [...]

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Stephanie on August 11th, 2009

Saving money with solar energy has become easier than ever recently!  Don’t believe me? Well, let’s go over a few fundamentals.  These are among the top reasons to go solar: Installing solar panels is like insurance against future rising energy costs – put them in now, and you’ll have access to free solar energy for [...]

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