Your photovoltaic panel array is designed to withstand heavy winds, snow, hail and other extreme weather. But what about squirrels? Can your solar system stand up to these furry little critters? The squirrels climbing around in your trees may seem harmless enough. They can, however, wreak havoc on your solar panel system. How Can Squirrels […]
The U.S. solar power industry is going strong. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the photovoltaic energy market has seen a compound annual growth rate of almost 60 percent in the last decade. And in early 2016, our country reached the milestone of over 1 million photovoltaic installations. Demand for solar energy is […]
Off-grid solar energy is gaining in popularity in the United States, especially in light of today’s political climate and economy. Self-sufficiency and economic independence are more important than ever in our country, and using the power of the sun allows you to have both. No longer do customers have to rely on the conventional utility […]
Are you planning to get a photovoltaic system for your home or business? Professional solar energy contractors streamline the process to make it easy for their customers. But it’s not as simple as calling a solar company one day and having your system installed the next. Rather, adopting solar energy requires professional planning to ensure […]
Who chooses to install a solar energy system? Liberal-minded consumers who want to go green? Rich people? Or is the typical solar customer someone else entirely? As it turns out, income and politics are not so important when deciding to adopt alternative energy. According to research studies from Yale University, along with the University of […]
Solar power systems produce safe, clean electricity. And most important, using photovoltaic energy provides significant savings on monthly utility bills. Despite the proven benefits, some would-be solar energy customers continue to put off adopting this amazing and cost-effective technology. Why? Objection 1: Solar Power Systems Don’t Always Produce Energy While the output of a solar […]
Are you thinking of installing photovoltaic solar panels at your home or business? With the costs of photovoltaic power at an all-time low, now’s a great time to invest. But if you’re like many potential customers, you aren’t sure how you will finance your system. Leasing can be a tempting option, as it requires no […]
Off-grid solar power comes at a higher price than a grid-connected photovoltaic system. Additional equipment, including a bank of batteries and a charge controller, is required to operate a stand-alone system. And with photovoltaic energy as the lone source of power, a larger number of solar panels must be installed to meet your energy needs. […]
You know that if you install a solar energy system at your home or business, you’ll save money on your monthly electric bill, but what if your monthly electric bill is already less than $110? That is the national average for residential power customers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If your bill is […]
Boosting solar cells’ efficiency and making photovoltaic energy more cost-effective is the goal of many scientists around the world. When their work yields technological breakthroughs, these often lead to huge growth in the solar industry. Today, three particularly exciting new developments are in the works. Solar Cells That Emit More Light Solar cells made of […]
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