Tag Archives: Solar Energy System

Mushrooms do not normally need much help from the sun, but nearly 5,000 solar panels have popped up alongside buildings that house white button mushrooms near West Grove, Pennsylvania. Marlboro Mushrooms, the oldest family mushroom farm in the country, has added a 1.13 Megawatt solar array to help offset energy costs. North Carolina-based Southern Energy Management (SEM) installed the SunPower …

Thanks to recent advances in solar technology, solar energy is rapidly gaining acceptance across the world. Today’s solar power is cheaper and easier than ever to install, and more efficient at converting the sun’s power into electricity. A careful analysis of both the pros and cons of solar energy shows just how far this technology has come. Solar’s biggest advantage …

Daniel Stouffer asked: Concerned about the Climate Crisis and the release of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions? Want to lower your carbon footprint related to your residential home? You might just be able to if your home is a suitable match for a solar energy system that is now being offered on a rental basis. The following article provides the …

There are actually two types of solar power system. One is connected to the national grid and the other one is a standalone system. When solar power system is connected to the grid it means that all electricity which you do not use will go directly to the grid. To put it in another way you are spinning your meter …

With energy resources dwindling fast and global warming changing climates across the globe, more people look towards renewable energies for reducing their carbon footprint. However, even the most environmentally passionate person cannot pursue such endeavors without the proper financial resources.

Cooler Planet asked: Solar power energy systems are not inexpensive. That said it’s important to compare them within context of other types of home improvement projects. Home buyers and realtors view a solar photovoltaic or solar hot water heating system as a significant value-added improvement – similar to adding a deck or remodeling your kitchen. Plus unlike a deck or …