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4 Important Benefits of Going Solar
With an increase in pollution as well as a limited amount of resources, it’s imperative to find alternative sources of energy. Because of advancements in technology, it’s now easier than ever to harness power from the sun. Solar energy is increasingly becoming an attractive option for both homeowners and businesses. There are several great…
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Policy and Solar: A Pivotal Relationship
The future of solar energy in the United States isn’t solely dependent on technological innovation. While advancements in photocell capacities will certainly play a significant part in solar reaching its tremendous potential, many other factors play critical roles in the future adoption levels of solar energy technologies. Although not as often discussed as the innovations…
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3 Reasons Solar Energy Will Brighten Our Future
Solar energy is often viewed as a new, innovative technology, but the truth is, it has been utilized by humans for thousands of years. Although it was once a niche within the market, solar energy is now the future. Whether you are interested in conservation or want to save money, solar power is for everyone.…
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The Future Of Solar Energy In The US – What To Expect?
Free electricity sounds great, doesn’t it? Surprisingly, solar power has been around much longer than you may think. And with time and technology, it has improved and is now becoming more popular because of its availability. In fact, last year solar power installments broke records by doubling over the previous year. According to energy.gov, Since…
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Solar Plus Storage Emerge as Next Generation Backup Power Source
Power outages in the Caribbean and North America often leave millions of people stranded in the dark. Extreme weather is playing a major role in the frequency of these outages. Hurricanes and ice storms, including poor grid infrastructure cause problems. People living outside urban areas are worst affected by poor grid performance. The Caribbean region…
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Solar Panel Production in China
The world’s largest consumer of electricity, China also has recently become the world’s biggest producer of photovoltaic cells for solar power. Recent strides are not without challenges, though, and the country remains far from being fossil-fuel free. 2017 Production Surges In the first half of 2017, China’s solar industry produced 25.9 percent more solar panels…
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Ways to Cut Your Home’s Carbon Footprint (Tips for Greener Living Series)
The average American contributes an estimated 17 to 21.5 metric tons (around 40,000 pounds) of carbon dioxide in greenhouse gas emissions each year. This amount is known as the “carbon footprint.” Reducing your carbon footprint not only minimizes your personal contribution to climate change, doing so usually saves you money as well. You can estimate…
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Google Powers New Dutch Facility with Solar
As solar energy continues to become more pervasive across society, being adopted on a wider scope at both the consumer and industrial levels, its uses and users expand by the day. In a convergence of cutting-edge solar technology and an innovative, boundary-pushing company, Google has recently announced its plans to power a new data center…
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5 Technologies That Make Green Living Easy
Who doesn’t want to contribute to a clean planet? Since the “Save the Planet” phase decades ago, the idea has morphed into a solid part of our global way of life. Solar panels on someone’s roof aren’t a novelty anymore; they have become everyday sightings. Why Green Living? So, are we really pulling off this…
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Off-Grid Freedom Is Yours
Going off the electrical grid can begin as an environmental or political ideal, but in practical terms, 2017 is the year to turn ideas into reality. For those brave pioneers who tried to free themselves from utility companies in years past, the available options today will seem like Utopia. While many details must be considered,…
