Tag Archives: Solar Power

Solar Power Briefcase for keeping you ready to go with portable power Whether you live remotely and need access to power off the grid or you just want a good safe source of backup power should things go wrong in the event of a natural disaster having some sort of solar power for generating power for your devices seems like …

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 …

2017 United States Solar Power Rankings (click the image for a larger version) Welcome to our annual state rankings report Hey folks! 2016 was a hell of a year, huh? Nowhere was that statement more true than in the solar industry. We’ve been through the ringer this year, with some big victories and big defeats. We began the year with …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the company will soon reach a milestone of 2,409 megawatts of installed private rooftop solar capacity on the energy grid, representing more than 275,000 solar customers in Northern and Central California. PG&E expects to reach this state-mandated limit for its current rooftop solar program this month.   With this milestone, …

Looking for the best solar panels for off grid systems? Need to know what to buy and which is the best system. These videos will guide you to the knowledge you need to be a solid consumer if you are going to integrate solar to your off grid lifestyle.   Stupid-Easy Solar for Going Off Grid, RVs and Boondocking Small …

SolTerra Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in the Puget Sound Region Solar power is a booming business worldwide, and local installer SolTerra is among the companies recently named to an annual and well-recognized list of North America’s top solar contractors. SolTerra achieved a rank of 258 out of 500 solar companies. The Top 500 Solar Contractors List is …

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 …

  Installations by Sullivan Solar Power with Kyocera solar panels projected to save over $65,000 annually   San Diego, Calif. (July 11, 2016) – The North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD or District) has powered up five separate fire stations and one maintenance facility in northern San Diego County to run entirely on solar electricity, with the six facilities now supplying …

San Diego is California’s first territory to reach major solar milestone SAN DIEGO – June 29, 2016 – Today, San Diego beat larger metro areas including San Francisco and Los Angeles to become the first city in California to reach the solar cap in their utility’s region. Solar in San Diego has become a $1 billion a year industry and …

  For numerous good reasons, home solar power is becoming more popular all the time, but is it right for your home? With the expense of solar panels dropping, and the cost of other energy rising, solar power can be a wise investment for your home.  It can raise the appraised value of your property, as well as hold down …

CON EDISON DEVELOPMENT JOINS CPS ENERGY TO DEDICATE ALAMO 5, A 990-ACRE SOLAR INSTALLATION IN UVALDE AND KNIPPA, TEXAS 118-MW DC/95-MW AC, 378,000-PANEL SOLAR FARM, LARGEST OPERATING DUAL-AXIS SOLAR PLANT IN NORTH AMERICA, SERVES GREATER SAN ANTONIO ConEdison Development (CED), one of America’s largest owners and operators of renewable energy infrastructure projects, today dedicated Alamo 5, a 118-MW DC/95-MW AC, dual-axis solar installation in …

Thanks to Solarize Hastings-Dobbs Ferry, 85 more homes in the two villages will be generating their own solar power in coming months. The Solarize Hastings-Dobbs Ferry campaign, which launched in October 2015, just concluded the residential part of its program, but commercial property owners still have until April 30 to sign a contract for solar. Solarize Hastings-Dobbs Ferry is a community program created to encourage …

Solar Power the Choice of Boonsboro, Maryland to Reduce Energy Expenses   Empower Energies and RER Energy Group Announce Construction of a 936.5 kilowatt Solar  Array to Generate Low Cost, Renewable Energy for the Town of Boonsboro FREDERICK, MD – December 17, 2015 – Empower Energies, a leading clean energy project solutions company, announced the construction of a 936.5 kWDC solar array in the …

The book ‘Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills’ introduces you to the world of solar electric panels and systems. It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy. You can see the question “To go …

KYOCERA TCL Solar Completes 8.5MW Solar Power Plant on Reclaimed Island on Japan’s Largest Lake Underutilized land repurposed with solar installation to provide equivalent power for roughly 2,900 average households Kyocera Corporation (President: Goro Yamaguchi; herein “Kyocera,”) and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (President: Shunichi Asada; herein “Century Tokyo Leasing”) announced today that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC (herein “Kyocera TCL Solar”), …

Solar Power Solar photovoltaic (PV), concentrated photovoltaic and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies are a global trend in building a cleaner and brighter future. It is estimated that the entire human population of the earth uses almost 117.3 terawatt hours of energy in average per year. The sun is capable of producing more energy than what is being consumed by humans by a …

The greenest most cost-effective solar-plus-storage solution for utilities Solution available now through long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that guarantees performance Energy Storage North America (ESNA) – San Diego, Calif. – October 14, 2015 – Ice Energy, the leading provider of distributed thermal energy storage solutions, announced the launch of Solar + Ice which bundles Ice Bear thermal energy storage with rooftop …

Four Wounded Lakeside Veterans to Receive Solar Power in Refurbished Habitat for Humanity Homes   SAN DIEGO (October 8, 2015) – GRID Alternatives San Diego, a non­profit organization making renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities, has announced a four-home installation on Veteran’s Day in conjunction with its “Operation: Solar for San Diego Troops” campaign. The initiative …

SolarEdge Announces Leap in Solar Inverters with HD-Wave Technology  Novel approach to inverter design will significantly decrease inverter size and weight and achieve record efficiency    SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, introduces its new HD-Wave inverter technology. Based on its track record of optimized PV solutions, SolarEdge …

Renusol America Teams Up With Students for Department Of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2015 Competition ~Company Provides PV Mounting System and Expertise to College Team from Stevens Institute of Technology for Solar Powered House Designed To Handle Unique New Jersey Shore Conditions~ Renusol America, a leading provider of solar PV mounting solutions with systems installed across the US, has announced its …