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Great Solar Tech Questions From Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive
May 16, 2012 | 
Author Google Plus users Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive had some great questions for us regarding this photo of a residential solar job we did using CSI Technology. We thought we’d share because you may have the same questions. Read the rest of this entry »
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How Long Will My Solar Panels Last?
That being said, how long do the typical solar panels last? The short answer is: a lot longer than you may realize. Read the rest of this entry »
7 Jaw-Dropping Facts about Solar Power
7 amazing fun facts about solar power you might not have known. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dawn of Solar Power is (Finally!) Here… Took Long Enough, Didn’t It?
We’ve been hearing promises of a Solar Revolution since the 1970s. Read the rest of this entry »
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Are Solar Panels Still Worth It During the Winter Months?
Most people imagine that the hotter the sun’s rays are, the more energy the panels will soak up. Truth be told, solar panels are far more sophisticated, and so many more factors are involved. Indeed, some solar panels function better in cold weather than in hot weather.
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Is Solar Technology Worthless During the Cold, Dark Winter?
Are solar panels effective during the winter months? You might intuitively be led to believe that, because winter months are colder, solar panels won’t get as much “energy,” and thus will not be able to heat your home or run your property effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photovoltaic (PV) Market to Double in U.S. in 2011
2011 has been tale of woe, economically speaking, in the United States. And given the mainstream
media’s obsession with the "The U.S. is falling from grace" storyline, you might be fooled into thinking
that there has not even been a sliver of a silver lining to our mess. Read the rest of this entry »
San Francisco shows what ‘going green’ really means
San Francisco, with a 72% recycling rate and a goal of zero waste to landfill by 2020, is being called one of the 'greenest cities' in the U.S. Jared Blumenfeld, director of the department of the environment talks about some of the projects, including an interactive map that helps users understand their carbon footprint and a solar mashup that enables citizens to price out the cost of installing solar on building rooftops. Read the rest of this entry »
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Could Bounteous Energy Tax Credits Inspire You To Finally “Go Solar?”
According to The Department of Energy’s official site: www.energy.gov, consumers can receive profound tax credits just for installing renewable energy systems in their homes and businesses. Consider this blurb regarding federal tax credits for energy efficiency:
“consumers who install solar energy systems (including solar water heating and solar electrical systems), small windsystems, small geo-thermal heat pumps, residential fuel cell and microturbine systems canreceive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before Dec 31, 2016.”
Also of interest:
“In addition to federal tax incentives, some consumers will also eligible forutility or state rebates, as well as state tax incentives for energy-efficient homes, vehicles andequipment.” Read the rest of this entry »
Solar Energy: The Next Standard Energy Source?
Since the 1970s – and perhaps well before – many pundits have proclaimed that a Golden Age of solar energy was “just around the corner.” Soon, they promised, solar would replace more polluting energy sources, such as coal and natural gas. In the decades since solar’s first “big promise,” the technology has seen its ups and downs. At this point, consumers are significantly confused. Where is solar at? Will the fabled solar energy revolution ever arrive? If so, when? Read the rest of this entry »
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