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The US Department of Energy created a program named “Sunshot” to reduce photovoltaic (PV) installation costs to $1 per watt. Their goal is to lower the installation cost before consumers receive tax credits and utility incentives, which greatly offset the final cost and make solar power systems more affordable. There is still the problem of how to store electricity that is generated from solar panels. Storage is the “holy grail” for renewable energy. The Colorado

As the U.S. invests more resources into solar energy production, the economy will gain momentum. The economic impact derives from potential savings to businesses, the creation of jobs within the solar energy industry, the need for skilled workers, and reducing reliance on foreign countries for fossil fuels. Take a look at how each of these solar energy benefits will improve the U.S. economy in the coming years. Savings to Businesses Investments in a business have

There are very few objections to solar power, and yet it still hasn’t been as universally adopted as we might like to see. There are practical and aesthetic concerns of course, but some of it does seem to be rooted in people’s resistance to change. While many property owners are interested in investing in solar panels, many are hesitant as they believe solar panels are an eyesore.  Thankfully, many solar panel manufacturers are working around the clock to

The average homeowner, after paying a small fortune for solar panels, definitely wants to keep them in good working order for many years to come. One way this can be accomplished is by maintaining the solar panels on a regular basis to ensure they remain efficient and effective. While maintaining solar panels may sound like a difficult task, solar panels actually require little maintenance, unlike the average generator. Solar panels don’t have moving components, so homeowners don’t have to

With climate change comes the need for the world to switch from traditional sources of power. One of the most eco-friendly alternatives is solar power. This is all about harnessing the power of the sun which is then converted into energy. The world is need of solar power because of it’s sustainability. Solar power is renewable, meaning that we cannot exhaust it. It saves you money since it comes free of charge and also gives