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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Solar power grid parity is predicted in the U.S. within the next 10-15 years, meaning that the cost of solar electricity will be lower than traditional grid-based energy sources such as coal or gas. We found this map published on the Energy Self-Reliant States website that shows solar power grid parity in most major U.S. [...]
Solar power in India is growing with some big, ambitious policies adopted by leaders aimed at dramatically reducing use of fossil fuels and turning to the ample resource that the country enjoys. Two years ago, India announced plans to increase generation and use of solar electricity from approximately nothing, to 20,000 megawatts (MW) – the [...]
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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With rising energy costs and concerns about global climate change, many homeowners are considering renewable energy options. Under the current circumstances, including the economy and technology, you might be asking: should you install home solar panels? Residential solar panels are more affordable than ever. Federal, state and local incentives are still available to help you [...]
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In the 2 years since it started business in California, Solmentum has completed its 1000 residential solar power project. With this track record, it is in the top 5 largest residential solar companies in the state. Its solar power installations benefit 1000 customers and have a combined capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). So what is [...]
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When you are building one of the greenest cars on the road, doesn’t it make sense to use green energy? At the GM Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, one of the largest photovoltaic solar panel arrays in the state of Michigan will allow Chevy Volt electric cars to be built with solar energy. The 516-kilowatt new solar [...]
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Have you heard of a solar power purchase agreement (also known as a PPA)? These contracts are becoming a popular way by which to finance solar panels and enjoy the benefits of solar electricity without the upfront costs. Some residential property owners have entered into PPAs, but often they are used by businesses, corporations and [...]
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If you got any closer to the sun, you’d be in outer space! The highest place on earth (other than a mountaintop), the Tibetan Plateau, will soon be home to a solar panel array built by SunTech. Capturing intense sunlight – less filtered by the atmosphere than at lower levels – solar energy can be [...]
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Exciting news in the world of building integrated photovoltaics! Solar windows will be installed on Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) to generate clean solar electricity and reduce the operating costs of the building. Recently, Pythagoras Solar, announced that it has been chosen to collaborate on a pilot project to help Willis Tower realize [...]
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