Reports state that if solar panels were installed on just 0.6% of America's land, they would provide enough power for the entire nation. Is this true? Let's look at some of the raw numbers here to get an idea of just how many panels would be necessary to power the nation. What Experts are Saying [...]
Solar energy has come a long way since its inception and there are now more solar options available to the everyday citizen than ever before. We are currently living in a day and age where we need to do something to make energy production more stable and more sustainable, and solar energy might be the [...]
If you're ready to call up your local solar company and invest in rooftop solar panels, that's great! That said, it's important to do a little bit of prep work first. There are a few things you might want to check before a solar installation, after all. Let's review three key things you need to [...]
Even though humanity has recently been in a frenzy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of climate change is still raging. While American society has been focused on other important issues such as race inequality, class inequality, and health inequality, our planet is still heating up, regardless of whether or not we decide to [...]
Solar energy use in the US has grown significantly over the last decade. According to the US Solar Market Insight 2020 report, solar energy accounts for 1.8% of the total electricity generation. The solar industry grew by 43%, with over 19.2 GW of capacity installed in 2020. Smaller, cheaper, and more efficient solar panel installations [...]
If you're new to off grid energy storage, the idea might sound a little strange. However, off grid solar power has been around for a few years and has tens of thousands of satisfied customers. In fact, the global solar market grew 29.3 % in 2017 alone. It is estimated that countries around the world [...]
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the U.S installed 5 gigawatts of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2021. This represents a 46% increase over the first quarter in 2020 and the largest Q1 in history. With the 2021 Q1 additions, the total installed capacity is now at 102.8 gigawatts -- enough to [...]
A lot of homeowners are going green by using solar panels instead of hydraulic power. If you are among such people, then you are on the right path. The solar panel you use at your home may become faulty with time, and professionals in that sector can repair it. In some situations, your solar panel [...]
Solar energy accounts for approximately 1.8% of U.S. energy production. Even though the technology has been around for years, there is a growing interest in solar in recent times. That is due to its affordability and the availability of rebates through federal and local government programs. Solar has many benefits for businesses. But before installing [...]
According to the United States Energy Information Administration, solar energy contributes to 2.3% of the national electricity generation. The potential remains staggering. PV panels installed on just 0.6% of the nation’s total land area would be enough electricity to power the entire United States. Solar panels are now more popular, affordable, and accessible than ever [...]