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Reputable Solar Company
December 26, 2014

Reputable Solar Company

Once you’ve made the decision to install a rooftop solar system to reduce your electric bill and decrease your environmental footprint, the next step is choosing a reputable solar installer. As solar energy is gaining popularity on homes and businesses, the prevalence of installation companies is increasing to meet the demand. But not all solar installers can…

Purchase Solar Cell
October 30, 2014

Purchase Solar Cell

To decide the true cost of solar power, you’ll need to understand the basics of solar power and the amount of solar energy in your area, plus the types of incentives, financing options and production capabilities of your roof will help determine if solar power is advantageous to you. The technology, price and aesthetics of photovoltaic systems have improved to…

NRG Home Solutions
October 19, 2016

NRG Home Solutions

What do I have to do to switch? Do I have to cancel my current service? Making the switch to NRG Home is easy! Simply complete our brief enrollment form online switch from your utility or existing supplier, then once your service starts, you will see us listed as your supplier on the bill you receive from your utility company. Are there any fees to switch? No…

Learn About Solar
December 15, 2015

Learn About Solar

Solar is the Latin word for sun—a powerful source of energy that can be used to heat, cool, and light our homes and businesses. That s because more energy from the sun falls on the earth in one hour than is used by everyone in the world in one year. A variety of technologies convert sunlight to usable energy for buildings. The most commonly used solar technologies…

Largest Solar Company
February 5, 2017

Largest Solar Company

Meanwhile: African Nations To Build More Than 100 New Coal Power Plants Germany’s SolarWorld, once Europe’s biggest solar power equipment group, said on Wednesday it would file for insolvency, overwhelmed by Chinese rivals who had long been a thorn in the side of founder and CEO Frank Asbeck, once known as “the Sun King”. A renewed wave of cheap Chinese exports…

Home Solar DIY
September 11, 2016

Home Solar DIY

If you go with crystalline modules, solar module racking (the bits and pieces that hold your panels in place) may be the most important part of your project. Here, we ll discuss a few things to keep in mind while you determine where you want your solar panels to go. If there s too many obstacles to crystalline panels, you ll definitely want to consider thin-film…

Home Electricity Basics
April 30, 2017

Home Electricity Basics

Electrical work can be a bit intimidating, especially for someone new to construction or DIY. Understanding more about electricity can help you determine what types of electrical projects you d be comfortable tackling on your own. There was quite a bit of discussion on this post about changing out a wall outlet that questioned whether or not it s safe to tackle…

Going Solar
October 30, 2014

Going Solar

The only reminder Robert Atkins has of his coal days are a hardhat and a heart-shaped scar on his right hand, a souvenir from a voltage explosion in the mines. Starting right out of high school with a shovel and sledgehammer, Atkins was pulling down a six-figure income by the time he was 23, working 70-hour weeks in the mines as an underground electrician. He…

Find Solar
December 27, 2015

Find Solar

BrightSource Energy, Inc. A solar power plant in the Mojave Desert.Slide 1 of 8 A rooftop dotted with solar panels isn’t unusual anymore. And many recall calculators and watches powered by sun rays. But how about a bike path that puts in overtime as a solar-power system, or a plane that ambitious pilots want to fly around the world using nothing but solar power?…

Convert House to Solar
December 7, 2016

Convert House to Solar

The real question might be, why wouldn t anyone want to convert the family homestead to function off the sun s rays? Sounds like quite the formula for happiness, right? The truth is, deciding to go solar has some pretty big benefits - but they re somewhat offset by potential drawbacks. Solar power is free, after the initial investment of setting up the system…

Complete Solar
August 14, 2015

Complete Solar

The off-grid solar power system packages detailed below are complete, and can be shipped quickly to your home. Call us with details on how you want to mount your solar panels and we ll recommend a high quality racking system to meet your needs. Wholesale Solar s technicians design home power systems for both off the grid and grid-tied systems for all areas of…

Can Solar?
September 24, 2014

Can Solar?

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future by creating products that are so compelling, there is no alternative. Solar energy has always been part of our master plan, and we recognized the need for a roof that is simultaneously affordable, durable, beautiful and integrated with battery storage. Solar Roof complements…

Best Solar Company in the World
June 9, 2015

Best Solar Company in the World

Who are the top solar companies in the world and in the USA? Industry analysts from IHS, SEIA and Renewable Energy World released their list for the year of 2015, based on updated shipping forecasts from each of the companies included. The Top 3 Solar Manufacturers as of 2016 Currently the 3 best solar manufacturers in the world are Trina Solar, JA Solar and…

Benefits of Solar
July 14, 2014

Benefits of Solar

Whether a homeowner or commercial business owner, solar energy is a clean, affordable, and sustainable way for anyone to generate electricity. While many people make the switch to solar for its substantial financial benefits—such as lower utility bills and increased home value—the significant environmental benefits are equally important. If you re thinking about…

Home Solar Panels
July 26, 2018

Home Solar Panels

If you want to use solar power for your home, you have options. You may be able to buy or lease a system or sign a power purchase agreement. Your choice can affect how much you spend up front and over the life of the system, whether you get certain tax breaks or not, and your responsibilities when you sell your home. Evaluate the company, product, costs and your…

Which Solar Company is the Best?
May 9, 2018

Which Solar Company is the Best?

The solar newcomer Today, AES is more of a traditional utility than the other two companies on this list, but that s changing. AES has renewable energy assets within its portfolio and it bought just under half of sPower in a transaction that included $853 million in cash costs and the assumption of $724 million in non-recourse debt. This single transaction makes…

DIY Residential Solar
December 27, 2017

DIY Residential Solar

The big advantage of installing DIY solar panels is cost saving. Usually it is possible to purchase solar panel kits, using reasonable quality equipment for around $2.00 per watt. When this is compared to the average cost of solar panels installed by solar companies of around $4.00 per watt this can be a saving of $10, on an average 5 kW residential solar power…

Solar Company Reviews
October 4, 2017

Solar Company Reviews

20861 Wilbeam Ave Ste 1 Castro Valley, CA 94546 (510) -9488 We had our system installed in Sept. of 2015. After reading the posts here, I feel my wife & I dodged a bullet! We did experience thepanels on backorder and so they installed the racks, then a week later the panels were installed. We went online in October of 2015 and haven t had a problem since…

Best Solar Backup Generator
September 17, 2017

Best Solar Backup Generator

There are a lot of solar generator kits available in the market today, but you won’t regret investing on the solar generator kits from Goal Zero. The company is a reputable firm based in Bluffdale, Utah. It was founded in 2007 by Robert Workman, who was inspired after a trip to Congo and witnessing the need to help people get out of poverty. A year after its…

My Solar
August 20, 2017

My Solar

DC has become one of the most attractive areas to go solar. Here’s why: Washington DC has experienced a sustained SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credit)[..] Read More Scott Wiener, a recently elected California State Senator, is on a mission to make the state the first in the country to mandate solar installation on[..] Read More Read More Over six decades ago…

Solar Offers
October 6, 2014

Solar Offers

Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. We seek to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. And in March 2015, we launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage…

Top Residential Solar Companies
November 21, 2016

Top Residential Solar Companies

Today, GTM Research and SEIA announced that 1.2 GW of residential solar were installed in 2014, the first time the residential segment surpassed the 1-gigawatt mark. While that’s plenty to go around for the thousands of installers operating in the U.S., the top five firms accounted for more than half of the overall market, according to the soon-to-be-released…

Best Solar for Home
February 13, 2017

Best Solar for Home

Solar panels promise to lower your electricity bill by supplementing the energy you buy from the local power company. But choosing and installing solar panels can be an overwhelming task. Solar cells, which are linked together in a panel, convert sunlight into electricity via photovoltaic materials, such as silicon. When sunlight hits these materials, the light…

5 KW Solar
August 17, 2016

5 KW Solar

5 kW solar systems are the average size for solar panel installations in the United States, so for those wondering how much solar will cost to install, looking at some price data for 5, watts of power is a good place to start. Prices will vary based on the size of your system, the type of equipment you choose, and the state that you live in. Learn more about…

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