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Is Solar Energy Really Too Expensive?
When the topic of solar power comes up, many quickly dismiss it as being too expensive. Yet the alternative to solar power is the continued burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are limited and their incineration is devastating our sensitive environment. We are at a crossroads: Find ways to make solar power more affordable or
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California Slays Record with solar power to 6 million homes
In an effort to save resources and save the environment, California has emerged the recent state in the country to hit a new renewable energy generation record. This is in tandem with a bill signed into law in 2015 by the Governor of California Jerry Brown requiring that 33 percent of all state regulated amenities
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SolarCity and Tesla Agree to 2.6 Billon Deal: What does that mean for solar?
It’s a deal that could see two companies merge on an unstable financial ground as they seek to reinvest into relatively new markets. The deal, which involves Tesla Motors Inc. and SolarCity will see the electric car manufacturer, Tesla spend 2.6 billion dollars to buy the solar panel maker SolarCity in an all stock deal. The deal, which is
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Top Ten Fun Facts About Solar Energy
Sunlight is free and it is the most reusable, sustainable and cleanest power source on our planet. Solar energy has been around for about 4.7 billion years. We have now learned to harness the power of the sun with photovoltaic cells that can power homes and even aircraft. 10 Fun Facts About Solar Energy 1. The
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10 Creative Solar Energy Applications
When most people think about solar power system, they often think about solar panel and solar panel installation. What they do not realize is that there is much more to solar energy than just the panels on the roof. There are several creative applications that can be used to harness power from the sun. Solar Power
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Federal Solar Energy Tax Credit | eHow
In order to promote the use of solar power in American homes, the Department of Energy and EPA have come together to offer tax credits for homes that use solar energy. Understanding how to take advantage of the solar panels available to you may seem difficult, but it need not be. This guide will explain how federal
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10 Benefits of Solar Energy
The number of solar panel installations has increased over the past couple of years, owing to various improvements in solar technology and increased sensitization on the benefits of solar energy. Below is a brief look at the top benefits of switching to solar. 1. Increase the Value of Your Home/Building Home buyers and tenants understand that a
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Use Solar Energy to Earn a LEED Certification
Solar is one of the renewable energy strategies that can earn you LEED certification. Among the various LEED system rating categories, solar falls under the “Energy & Atmosphere” category. By implementing solar power system strategies in your home or business, you stand to gain up to 8 LEED points under the “On-Site Renewable Energy” (EA
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Fact or Fiction? Setting the solar energy record straight
The number of solar panel installations has, in recent years, surged significantly – with the estimated number of solar power system installations in both homes and commercial premises rapidly approaching the million mark. However, this is surprising since the total national solar electric capacity, which currently stands at 22,700 megawatts, is sufficient to power about
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3 Big Records In Solar Energy
The adoption of solar energy as a renewable source is rapidly gaining traction in both residential and commercial applications. Observations over the past few years show a steady increase in solar panel installations, surpassing some of the promising alternate energy sources. There are clear indications that solar is likely to be the leading energy source
