Think that solar power is too expensive, with a return on investment period that stretches out longer than you’ll own your home? When it comes to solar hot water, its time to think again. A solar water heating system may pay for itself in a mere two years in energy savings. Why use electricity to [...]
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Its an idea that makes perfect sense, when you think about it. Why not use solar power – radiant heat energy – to melt ice from streets and power street infrastructure – street lights, roadway signs, etc.? Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are developing ways to harness solar energy – in particular, the [...]
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Could it be that a solar powered dairy farm makes happy cows? The Happy Cow Creamery just outside of Greenville, South Carolina is the first commercial organic dairy farm that has installed a solar hot water system. The energy saving solar panels helps “green” the operations even more than before. You can practically see the [...]
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