Solar energy systems function by capturing the sun’s light and converting it into usable electricity. So what happens when the sun isn’t shining? At night and on cloudy days, homes and businesses relying on photovoltaic energy can still use cost-effective power. Here’s how. Grid-Tied Residential Solar Panels If your solar energy system is connected to […]
A net-zero home, also known as a zero-energy building, produces as much power as it uses. In other words, these homes create their own energy through renewable resources like solar power, leaving you with a net-zero energy bill! When you achieve net-zero status, the amount of electricity your photovoltaic solar system (energy-saving practices) creates is […]
Community solar power projects offer a viable interim solution to those for whom solar power remains inaccessible. Despite the availability of federal and state tax credits and incentives, many people find it difficult to afford their own PV systems. Still others can’t install a system because their rooftops are shaded or otherwise unsuitable for solar […]
The PV solar power industry and online music service Napster have a lot in common: Both took on a sacred cow and changed our world in a profound way. Industry experts have observed that recent changes in the music recording industry are amazingly similar to the inevitable changes that utility companies face, thanks to the […]
Solar energy solutions are no longer economically out of reach; in fact, this newly affordable technology is quickly gaining popularity among the middle class. The falling photovoltaic panel and equipment prices and the availability of federal and state incentives and rebates means a surprising number of U.S. residents now can afford to make the move […]
Grid parity — or the point at which photovoltaic solar power costs are the same or lower than the costs of traditional energy — is the goal of every solar power system owner. This goal is entirely reachable now. In fact, recent research suggests that solar power is now the cheapest form of energy. Dramatic […]
As the cost of photovoltaic or PV solar power has plunged over the last few years, municipal and private power utility companies have watched their customer base begin a steady decline. According to many sources, grid parity — the point at which solar energy costs are less than or equal to those of grid electricity […]
The single most effective way to reduce your electric bill is to adopt an alternative energy generating system. Today, solar is the most effective and affordable means to achieve this end. Even when your solar power system remains tied to the traditional power grid, using the sun’s energy is certain to reduce your electric bills. […]
Net metering for alternative energy customers is not new; however, it can be confusing for those customers considering adopting solar power. Solar energy systems inevitably result in reduced (or eliminated) electric bills, but this isn’t just because the sun’s energy is free. It’s also due in part to a process called net metering. So, how […]
Many of the specific terms used to explain on-grid solar energy may seem complicated and confusing, so to help make solar energy a bit more understandable for everyone, we offer this brief explanation of some of the most widely used industry terminology. Grid-Tied versus Off-Grid Systems An off-grid solar system is one that has no […]
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