Solar cells are more common than people tend to think. Many people mistake in thinking that solar power is an innovation that’s yet to be utilized in our world. Solar power is used in a lot of places; in fact, you’re likely to have seen and touched solar powered devices and just don’t realize it. Solar cells are used to power many of the following everyday items:...
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Solar Cells and How they Work
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Residential Solar Panels
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Residential solar panels remain one of the most accessible means of using solar energy in a home. Solar panels can be used to provide hot water and also for space heating. There are several different types of solar collectors to choose from. Each type of solar panel has the same goal, to efficiently transfer the rays of the sun into energy that can be used in the home....
Is Solar Power Cost Effective?
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010Monthly power bills seem to only go in one direction – up. In fact, despite taking conservation measures such as replacing incandescent bubs with energy efficient ones, the overall billing amount continues to move higher. This has led to frustration by many homeowners who feel that the power companies rate increases are designed to offset efficiency improvements they put into place, causing the bill to never really go down much. Smart homeowners are looking to solar power to solve this problem....
Why Cheap Solar Panels May not Be the Best Choice
Monday, November 8th, 2010Many people who are interested in green energy technology want to get the best deal on materials, so they seek out bargain items like cheap solar panels. These panels are at best a gamble as far as quality, and people who want to experience the real benefits of solar panel installation would do well to invest a bit more money to get high-quality solar panels....
Comparing Solar Energy Companies
Monday, November 8th, 2010As the world has taken serious note of solar power, it is very important to take into consideration some factors when comparing solar energy companies. Solar energy has shown itself to be an important part of the future of the world’s energy supply and consumers need to educate themselves before deciding what products and services to purchase....
First Solar Recycling
Monday, November 8th, 2010First solar is one of the leading providers in the United States for solar energy resources that can be used by home owners. Like many other providers of solar energy, they have begun to consider what happens to solar products when they reach they end of their useful lifetimes. This has become more of an issue due to global industrialization as well as economic growth; there are more disposable products filling landfills than ever before. This company has taken responsibility for their contribution to solar waste by working to reduce the number of cells and panels that wind up in future landfills as waste. This is done through the practice of extender producer responsibility. They were the first energy provider to establish a pre funded and comprehensive program for collecting and recycling solar modules. This recycling program will be described in further detail below....
Green Energy Guide
Sunday, November 7th, 2010The World is in Transition and Green Energy is the Bridge For That Change....
5 Top Solar Electric Tips
Sunday, November 7th, 2010Most homeowners would make the switch to solar power if given the opportunity. The monthly electric bills never seem to go lower, no matter what we as consumers do to conserve electricity. Luckily solar power technology is advancing at a fast pace. The efficiency and cost of installing solar power has been dropping each year. Here are 5 top solar electric tips if you are considering installing solar power....
Are Homemade Solar Panels Worth the Risk
Saturday, November 6th, 2010Everyone is looking for cheap energy solutions, but are homemade solar panels the safe option? One must consider more then just initial purchase price when opting for solar solutions, and look at the total value of their solar dollars....
Beginners Guide to Solar Power Panels
Saturday, November 6th, 2010One of the first thing many people ask when they are looking to install solar power panels is how much will it cost. While it might seem like there would be a simple and straightforward answer, there are several elements to consider. Of course the total cost reflects how many panels must be installed. The number of panels required depends on 3 factors: 1) The location of your home, 2) the square footage of your home, and 3) your current and expected future electric prices. Each of these is important for consumers looking into solar power, and should be understood before requesting a free quote on solar power panels.....