The concept of solar grid parity was only a dream when photovoltaic power first became available decades ago. Today, the dream of solar energy costs equaling or even beating the costs of traditional electricity has become a reality. According to the latest U.S. Residential Solar Economic Outlook report by Greentech Media (GTM) Research, a total […]
For the solar energy industry, the sun is shining brighter than ever this year. Research analysts have many theories about the future of photovoltaic power in the United States, but one thing is clear — the outlook is bright indeed. Solar experts have forecast three important trends for 2016. Continued Growth in U.S. Solar Installations […]
The recent changes in Nevada’s net metering policy have led to many heated debates and protests across the state. Now — following the class-action lawsuit filed against NV Energy — the battle is once again headed to the courts. The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC) has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada state Public Utilities […]
Although you may not hear solar power mentioned as often as immigration, gun control and the federal debt, alternative energy issues have sparked a great deal of debate among the 2016 presidential candidates. In fact, political scholars believe that solar power may exert quite an effect on the upcoming election cycle. In March, The Alliance […]
How much energy could rooftop solar systems generate, if one were installed on every suitable building in the United States? A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to answer this question. Researchers used detailed light detection and ranging (LiDAR) along with data analysis […]
Photovoltaic energy is far from new. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, people have been using the sun’s power for thousands of years. Technology has certainly improved from these early years, but photovoltaic solar power really hasn’t been a competitive energy source — until now. Energy experts believe that solar power has […]
If you have considered a solar energy system for your home or business, you’ve probably looked into photovoltaic pricing as well. Energy experts recommend requesting estimates from at least a few installers. Before you speak to any solar contractors, however, it can be helpful to understand some basic facts about how photovoltaic systems are priced. […]
In most states, net metering policies allow businesses with solar energy systems to feed their excess electricity back to the utility grid. But these policies are not well-suited for many larger electric customers. To rectify this problem, several states have now adopted a modification to their current aggregation policies. Here’s how it works. What Is […]
Photovoltaic energy modules have been steadily dropping in price for several years. To make sure that hardware quality doesn’t slip along with the cost of solar energy components, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has finalized a new international standard for solar panel manufacturing. This standard marks the culmination of five […]
If you plan to operate your home off-grid, then solar backup power will be necessary to ensure you have electricity whenever you need it. As government entities and disaster preparedness experts well know, many factors threaten the U.S. power grid’s stability. And if the network (or even part of it) does go down, federal safety […]
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