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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Everything’s bigger in Texas! So, why hasn’t the Lone Star State taken better advantage of the ample sunshine that warms its sunny skies? Among Southern States, Texas is far from being a leader in solar development, but now solar power is going big in Texas! With new legislation proposed in House Bill 2961, called the [...]
We hear a lot about how bad coal is, and now there are some serious concerns regarding nuclear energy as an option in the wake of the Japan Earthquake. What about solar? If you are considering this renewable resource, think about these costs and benefits of PV solar energy (photovoltaic, or electric solar). On the [...]
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Take a look at this picture, and then tell me whether you’d buy a home with solar panels: Yes, I agree. Solar panels are not necessarily the most attractive feature of this otherwise beautiful home. However, did you know that homes with solar panels sell faster than those without? That’s right, according to a 2010 [...]
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Solar hot water is an easy , relatively inexpensive way for homeowners and businesses to reduce their utility bills and carbon footprint. Heating water for residential and commercial uses (think hotels, breweries, nurseries and car washes) requires a great deal of power, which normally comes in the form of grid-based electricity or natural gas. With [...]
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There are a number of reasons to consider residential solar panels for your home: reduced electricity bills, reliable power in the case of an outage, and even a smaller carbon footprint. But many people looking to save money on the cost of solar decide to install DIY solar panels instead of paying for professional services. [...]
Want to switch to solar energy, but worried about the high cost? You are not alone. Many homeowners consider the benefits of solar power, including lower electricity bills, guarding against utility rate hikes, reliability in the case of power outages and more. But, with the average residential PV solar panel array system costing at least [...]
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Solar panel financing is hot these days, and solar leasing is becoming a favored method for homeowners to go solar without big upfront costs. A new residential solar lease program by Suntech, called BriteLease™ is the newest option for property owners that wish to install a solar array to generate clean, renewable electricity. Suntech is [...]
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I’m here to tell you that 2011 is the year to install solar panels on your home. Not only did Congress recently vote to extend the solar tax credits another 12 months, but residential solar is cheaper than ever, thanks to these three innovations. 1. Thin Film Solar Think of home solar panels and what [...]
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You want to install solar panels on your home or business, but where do you start? In addition to the growth in the number of solar manufacturers, new businesses are springing up to help you go solar without the headaches. When considering renewable energy options like solar panels, factors including the number of kilowatts, price, [...]
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