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. [...]
Have you been thinking about installing a residential solar system? Well, now is the time! The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 40% this decade, and more and more people have changed to solar. If you are still on the fence, consider these top reasons to switch to solar power: 1. Reduce Your [...]
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Over the past three years of this blog, we’ve covered many of the countries that have encouraged solar power via tax rebates and other government incentives. Of the top five countries for solar power, several lead from the standpoint of technology and research and development. Others have vast solar resources due to weather or their [...]
What if blimps or other aircraft could move through the skies without using polluting energy? Solar Ship (pictured to the left) has a minimal carbon footprint, using solar energy to power the helium-filled aircraft. Using solar power, Solar Ship can move through the sky, carrying 2,250 pounds of payload for 1,000 kilometers (621.4 miles). The company [...]
Steve Andrews, CEO of Solar Aid, commented: “We are excited to be working with Eight19 on this revolutionary technology. Solar energy offers huge economic, health and social benefits to the world’s poorest people; for lighting and mobile phone charging. Eight19’s technology opens up these benefits to many more people. This is a major breakthrough”, said [...]
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Solar technology and research continues to help find more efficient and less expensive ways of generating solar electricity. One option may be transluscent solar cells (transparent). Solar panels made using this solar technology, which consists of translucent crystal like cell with transparent backside, are now available for consumer purchase. Switching to solar power via transluscent [...]
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The debate may rage on about global warming and whether there is really a need for renewable energy. Yet, the truth about solar power may convince some people that switching to solar is a wise choice, both from an economical and environmental standpoint. Consider these facts from 6 Truths About Solar Energy, an article that [...]
Building integrated photovoltaics (or BIPV) is one of the hottest trends for solar power. For property owners looking to generate solar energy on site, but not willing to impact the aesthetic appearance of their home or building, solar panes that are incorporated right into the building design are the way to go. As shown above, [...]
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Ever wonder what it would be like to lounge on your patio or deck and listen to music or work on your laptop, entirely on solar power? These “Soft Rockers” introduced at MIT’s Festival of Art, Science and Technology this year, combine urban design with solar technology. Cool, sleek lines are obvious in these photos [...]
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Auto manufacturers are increasingly turning to renewable energy to cut costs and save energy. This week, we heard that solar panels on the Toyota manufacturing plant in the UK are planned to be installed, allowing Toyota to use solar energy to build cars. Partnering with British Gas, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK submitted a land use [...]
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