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The current wave of interest in solar energy may provide serious opportunities for electrical contractors. Homeowners, business owners, and others are investing in solar systems. The benefits of these systems — primarily savings on energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint — are significant, especially while there is an ongoing conversation around sustainability and climate change. This is how electrical …

The solar power industry hit a remarkable achievement in 2020. According to the International Energy Agency (IAE), solar photovoltaics are now the cheapest way to produce energy in most countries. Solar energy prices have been falling since the technology’s inception, but this is a substantial accomplishment. Ten years ago, solar was the most expensive energy option, but its cost has …

Repair works in your house take much time and effort. Therefore, many households choose professional help from vendors like Handy Kith. If you prefer to do everything in your home on your own, it’s still much better to delegate complicated tasks like getting the house ready for solar to specialists. We used the example of solar power here intentionally since …

We need those lights, air conditioners and heaters all day long. This obviously demands a good usage of electricity. And electrical power doesn’t come free. It taxes us much more than just our money. Natural resources are used for it, the pollution from it impacts our environment, and also lots of water and man power goes in order to get …

By: Jon Seibert, CEO of Vision Solar  A solar photovoltaic (PV) system, also known as a solar power system, supplies solar power through photovoltaics – the conversion of sunlight into electricity using semiconducting materials.  Solar photovoltaic installers, also known as PV installers, assemble, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops or other structures. PV installers use drills, wrenches, saws, …

Solar energy has been making its way to residential homes for quite a while now. If you are also planning to jump on that sustainable wave, then you might be wondering whether your rooftop is compatible.  The good news is that a solar panel installation can be made on just about any roof. However, not all rooftops with solar panels …

In the wake of September’s UN Climate Action Summit 2019, held in New York City, addressing the detrimental effects of climate change is a hot topic of discussion around the world. Climate change is a veritable public health crisis, according to the United Nations. The organization claims that, “the impacts of climate change are being felt everywhere and are having …

With the changing climate and weather conditions, is installing solar panels a good idea? The answer to this question is very clear, the installation of solar panels depends on the place where you live. In this era, not everyone has space on their roofs to install solar panels. Installation of solar panels is affected by various factors such as the …

A solar panel is a device which uses solar energy to generate electricity without any combustion of chemicals and other harmful gases in the environment. If you are a business owner looking at the useless amount of energy running in the building while there is no one around or a homeowner who couldn’t stop their children to switch off the …

Although mainstream usage of solar panels used to be limited to the modern pocket calculator, the technology has advanced enough to accommodate the needs of today’s homeowner. While the current generation of panels may be quite affordable and efficient, there are a number of crucial decisions to be made before committing to a home renovation project of this scope and …

 TeraFlex’s 140 KWh solar power panel system performing so well company plans to expand   Washington, Utah, Jan. 18, 2017—Legend Solar, the fastest-growing solar power company in Utah, is saving TeraFlex approximately $30,000 per year in energy costs with a 140 KWh solar power system installed by the company. The new system offsets almost all of TeraFlex’s energy costs for …

Modernize Launches ModSun Solar Cost Calculator for Homeowners Nationwide Human-Centered Approach to Going Solar Leverages Industry-Leading Technology  Modernize, the online service that connects homeowners with contractors specializing in energy-efficient home improvement projects, today announced the launch of ModSun, an easy-to-use residential solar panel cost calculator focused on providing a transparent, human-centered approach to going solar. Powered by the only solar …

Solar industry warns that more job losses are inevitable after the UK government cuts subsidies   Already four firms have folded and over a thousand jobs have been lost as the UK solar sector braces for an unforgiving winter.   Zep Solar is the most recent firm to fold in the UK, and it lays the blame squarely on the …

Real Goods Solar Selected by Leading Production Homebuilder to Bring Solar to New Communities   Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSOL), a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions, has been selected by a leading production homebuilder to deploy solar in certain of its new communities, beginning in California and with an eye towards broader deployment to other solar friendly states. …

What will the instabilities in the Europe economy have on solar installs this year? Will subsidies being reduced have a major impact on the solar market? These are questions on many minds as prices for solar panels remain low, while European economies struggle to find a footing. Subsidies had a massive impact in Europe last year and meant that solar …

PV America coverage continues with this discussion with Renusol America CEO Bart Leusink. Renusol makes low profile, light weight solar panel installation platforms which adhere to the needs of the market for mounting solutions which can withstand harsh weather elements like high winds. Renusol Demo Renusol America is a subsidiary of Renusol GmbH, based in Germany, and brings to the …

According to EnergyTrend, the research division of TrendForce, Germany’s ruling coalition has come to a consensus regarding the nation’s revised photovoltaic subsidy policy. In addition to partial subsidy adjustments, an installation cap is also being implemented. According to EnergyTrend research, the German government has laid out the initial progressive feed-in-tariff (FiT) reduction schedule for 2012-2017. If the number of installations …

ALTA DEVICES SOLAR PANEL RECEIVES NREL VERIFICATION OF 23.5% EFFICIENCY Technology Moves Closer to Solar Power without Subsidies Alta Devices’ most recent solar panel has been verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at 23.5% efficiency. This is the highest solar panel efficiency yet achieved and demonstrates Alta’s progress toward its objective of developing solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions that …

With the ever rising prices of electricity bills, dwindling supplies of fossil fuel resources and the urgent need for solutions to climate change, solar power is rapidly becoming known as a viable solution for environmentally and budget conscious homeowners. Solar panels comprise of photovoltaic cells, fitting on the roof of a house to convert sunlight into energy which can power …

Ever since mankind originally came into being, sunlight was and definitely will continually be readily available. For decades many individuals have been worrying in regard to the escalating energy bills. On account of this, solar technology systems have grown to be an excellent alternate option over the years. Direct sunlight is readily at your disposal especially in regions near the …