Solar installation costs continue to come down. Since 2010, the cost of installing solar has dropped an incredible 65%. While buying a solar installation might’ve been only for the well-to-do just a decade ago, with today’s […]
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Pros and Cons of Solar Energy in 2021
If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home, it’s important to know both the pros and cons of solar energy before taking any steps. Rooftop solar is a safe, long-term investment that both helps […]
DOE Invests $36 Million in Solar Energy Projects to Strengthen the Nation’s Power Grid
The Department of Energy is set to provide $36 million in funding to a handful of research projects that aim to integrate solar energy more deeply into the electricity grid, as a way to prevent […]
Antarctic Outpost To Use Wind, Solar Energy To Survive
Brazil’s planned Antarctic research station will use solar panels for the sunny summers and wind turbines in the long winters to supply renewable energy year-round.
Solar Energy Trade Battle Heats Up Again
Opponents say a study shows duties on Chinese PV would result in big U.S. job losses, while SolarWorld wins a “critical circumstance” ruling from the U.S.
A Post-Solyndra Snapshot Of Solar Energy In America
With so many companies in the solar game, this controversy may well be just a small hiccup along solar’s path to becoming a major source of America’s electricity.
Solar Energy Focus Of Bronx Green Housing
An interesting green development being built in the Bronx area of New York City will get up to 20 percent of its energy needs met via solar.
Harvesting Solar Energy In Very Snowy Places
A professor in a snowy part of Canada tries to address a compelling question – how do you harvest the sun’s power in the world’s snowy places?
Where Solar Energy Storage Meets Smart Grid
We take an in-depth look at Sunverge’s new Solar Integration System for connecting residential solar energy storage with smart grid tech.
Solar Power And Solar Energy Demystified
Curious about the basics of solar power and the types of solar energy in use today? Check out our quick information guide on solar to answer your questions.
Can solar Christmas lights cut your energy bills?
Replacing typical plug-in Christmas lights with solar can certainly cut a sliver off your utility bills, but don’t expect to buy your kids’ Christmas presents with the savings. The real benefit of solar Christmas lights […]
Solar Panels Produce Far More Energy Than They Consume Says Stanford Study
Image Source: CC license via Flickr New research from Stanford University further confirms that the energy produced by solar panels far outweighs the energy needed to manufacture and install them, though the picture isn’t quite […]
German Energy Giant Brings Residential Solar Storage to US Market
German energy storage giant Sonnen is forging ahead in the American renewable energy market by partnering with new distributor Sungevity in California. Their storage system will be sold as an add-on for new residential solar installations.
Solar Is Google’s Lucky 13th Clean Energy Buy
Google expands its clean energy portfolio again, buying a piece of the huge Mount Signal solar PV project in Imperial County, California.