The best way to keep the heat down in summer is through a nice dip in the pool. And if it's colder outside? No need to fear, just stay warm by your pool all winter long. You might be able to enjoy the perfect temperature year-round with a solar pool heater. The U.S. residential solar [...]
Solar panels are a terrific way to reduce the environmental impact on your home, save on energy and come with lots of other perks, such as supporting local businesses. Here are the top benefits of installing solar panel systems. Cut Down on Energy Expenses Even in cloudier places, you should receive more than 2 hours [...]
Are you thinking of investing in solar? The good news is, now is the best time to invest in solar. According to the US Department of Energy, solar PV panels have experienced an average cost reduction of 60% while solar electric systems have experienced an average cost reduction of 50% since 2010. Here are more [...]
Are you thinking of installing solar on your home? This is one way you can contribute to conserving the environment. Since 2008, solar installations in the United States have grown seventeen-fold, from 1.2 gigawatts (GW) to about 30 GW today. The current solar energy being generated could power the equivalent of 5.7 million American homes. [...]
Solar energy likely shouldn't be very controversial. It's another energy source, not necessarily meant to supplant other sources, but to complement them. Additionally, solar energy can be used more efficiently, in some cases, than other forms of energy. After all, solar energy can provide power 24 hours a day and seven days a week, something [...]
Solar panels have already made an impression on our world. Can they power an entire country, though? If PV panels were erected on only 0.6% of the country's total land area, they might be able to provide enough energy to power the whole country. How Can a Solar Program Power the Entire US Mainland? The [...]
Solar energy is a renewable and non-polluting source that is steadily becoming more popular. Presently, 1.8% of the total U.S. electricity generation is accounted for by solar energy. Most people know that solar energy is a sustainable way to generate power for homes, businesses, and even countries. This article will explore how much solar energy [...]
As the global solar market soars -- expanding 29.3% in just 2017, with over 98.9 gigawatts of new capacity -- people are turning to solar energy storage more and more. But why is this market increasing so much? Why is storage so important? Let's take a brief look at this factor to get an idea [...]
Solar panel installations are booming. In fact, they have been growing at a steady pace for some time now. In 2016, the residential solar PV market was worth around 4.7 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. This number has grown substantially since then and is expected to continue doing so. Here are some reasons why [...]
Since November of 2010, jobs in the solar sector have increased by about 123%. There are nearly 209,000 solar workers in the United States today, and that number continues to grow as more and more areas 'come online' in terms of sustainable energy production. What Is Solar Power? Solar power refers to the energy gained [...]