A growing number of people across the U.S. are becoming more eco-friendly, and with good reason. Making your home more eco-friendly is a great way to save the environment while also saving on your energy bills. Here are a few ways you can cut back on energy waste and make smart investments to turn your [...]
One of the great things about solar energy is that it can provide power for us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have a home solar system, it's likely that you're already concerned about energy efficiency. Not only can conserving energy allow you to reduce your carbon footprint, but it can [...]
The uptake of solar technology has been growing by 55% for the last three decades and now accounts for almost 2% of the total U.S. electricity generation. It is the second most used source of clean energy surpassed only by wind power. The total capacity of solar energy in the United States can power more [...]
Solar panels, if utilized on just 0.6% of the total land area of the United States alone, would generate sufficient electricity to power the entire country. This statistic speaks for the energy efficiency of these panels – which can be more technically label as PV (photovoltaic) panels. Not only is solar energy efficient, but it [...]
The current reports from the energy department indicate that the solar market grew by 29.3% in 2017 alone. This increase was brought about by the installation of 98.9 gigawatts in various countries around the world. This trend indicates countries around the globe are embracing green energy. As a commercial property manager, it is essential to [...]
Solar power is a big business. Globally, executives are turning more and more to solar. In the United States, solar system installations have increased by a factor of seventeen, from 1.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to approximately 30 GW in 2020. This is sufficient power for about 5.7 million typical U.S. residences. Electricity costs for [...]
The solar industry has been growing over the last few years. Jobs at solar companies increased 123% since November 2010. In the United States, there are about 209,000 solar workers. With the industry growing, now might be a good time to consider a solar financing program. Here's what you need to know about them. What [...]
Once, solar energy seemed unattainable, at least to the average person. Corporate entities could take advantage of solar energy, to be sure -- but it didn't seem like something that could be applied to the average home. But much has changed since solar energy first became a factor. Solar companies don't just offer their services [...]
When it comes to installing solar panels and getting the most out of them, off grid energy storage solutions are key. Since 2010, the average cost of solar panels has dropped more than 60%, with the cost of solar electric systems dropping 50% alongside it. Due to this decrease in price creating greater availability, more [...]
More Americans are using solar power. Solar systems have greatly increased in power since 2008, from 1.2 gigawatts (GW) to approximately 30 GW in 2019, or enough to provide energy for nearly 6 million households in the United States. There are about 209,000 workers in the U.S. solar industry, which represents a 123% increase in [...]