commercial solar energy Articles
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Prospects of the development of the solar energy industry in the Caribbean
The Caribbean region is a chain of small islands that are vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change and high oil prices. Renewable energy, or more specially, solar energy can provide a solution to both of these challenges for the Caribbean. Yet despite the positive impact solar energy can have upon the Caribbean, not much is being done to commerciality develop the solar energy industry ...
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Solar Energy Costs and the Struggle for Grid Parity
The price of manufacturing solar panels has dropped significantly in the past decade, and installation has risen as dramatically as prices have fallen. Yet the cost of solar energy varies from state to state and country to country, why? Even though solar panels are cheap to manufacture, the cost of financing, installing and maintaining a system add to the overall price of the product. These ...
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Artic Solar XCPC Solar Thermal Technology - The Future is Solar Thermal
Artic Solar, Inc. is a certified Veteran Owned Small Business capable of providing Solar Energy solutions to Commercial and Industrial customers with a full range of solar services including industrial process heat and high efficiency solar cooling, as well as on-site electrical generation. Artic Solar manufactures the game-changing XCPC high-temperature collector, the simplest and most ...
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The Future of Oil vs. Solar Energy – Which Is the Smart Choice?
The Future of Oil vs. Solar Energy – Which Is the Smart Choice?Environmental Faceoff: Oil vs. Solar Using gasoline to power vehicles has been the popular choice in the United States since motor vehicles went mainstream. But have you ever stopped to think about whether there’s a more economically and environmentally friendly option? After all, every one of us pays for it when the cost ...
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Exploring Solar Power Growth in the USA
Industry Data, Trends, and Stats From 2019 and Beyond You probably won’t be surprised to hear that solar energy has experienced drastic growth in recent years. In fact, most of us see it used in our communities every day – from street signs illuminated by solar energy to fields of solar panels used for residential and commercial properties. Many of us consider the measured growth of ...
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Renewable Energy - A Key Solution to End Global Warming
Scientists have spent years trying to find the causes of global warming leading to significant changes in the world’s climate. Their research shows that several factors have contributed to the rise of earth’s temperature and altering of natural cycles and actions. One key reason is excessive emission of greenhouse gases like, methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. These ...
By Vista Solar
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For cheaper solar photovoltaic systems
It is known for several decades, photovoltaic devices that exploit the sun's energy to convert into electricity used to provide a sustainable alternative - and potentially unlimited - the use of fossil fuels. So why these solar technologies have they not been adopted more widely? Simply “because they are too expensive," said Ji-Seon Kim, professor of Solid Physics at Imperial College of ...
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Sustainable development with renewable energy resources: a review
The most visible effects of the sustainable development movement are found in several global issues such as the greenhouse effect, stratospheric ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity. Combustion of fossil fuels and global warming are closely associated with each other. There is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is one of the few means by ...
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Solar Energy – Proving Advantageous for Your Business
Energy costs constitute a sizeable part of operational costs for any commercial establishment, whether it is a public or a private enterprise. If a firm invests in solar energy, it not only contributes towards decreasing carbon footprint, but also helps create a better world for forthcoming generations. Though, in the initial years, an investment in setting up a solar power plant would seem an ...
By Vista Solar
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Cost Comparison Between Solar vs. Traditional Lights
If you do a quick search online, you'll find that the popularity for solar lights has surged in the past 5 years due to emerging green technologies and rising energy costs. Among this shift in moving towards more renewable energy sources for lighting, an important question is being raised: how much do solar street lights cost compared to traditional street lighting? To solve this mystery, our ...
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Why More Businesses are Switching to Commercial Solar Lighting
If you’re in charge of a lighting project, it’s likely the case you’re aware of the kind of lights and fixtures you may see around town. It’s also likely that, on occasion, you’ll come across a commercial solar lighting system installed in a parking lot, park, or public area. That’s the case nowadays since solar energy has been on the rise. Here’s some ...
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Why More Startups Embrace Solar Power
All businesses require efficient electric energy to run their operations. Any inconsistency in the supply can paralyze normal operations, which can lead to substantial losses. Due to the disadvantages of the traditional sources of electricity, many startups are resorting to alternative energy. Solar lighting has proven itself to be among the most reliable sources of energy that can be embraced by ...
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Meet Forrest and Jessica Solar Bus Owners
Forrest and Jessica tied the knot in October 2017 and it wasn’t too long after saying “I do” that the newlyweds decided to embark on a new adventure together. The dream of quitting their day jobs, selling their cozy Florida home and traveling across the U.S. in a solar powered bus became a reality for the couple. About Forrest and Jessica Forrest and Jessica ...
By Soltec
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Alternative Energy Meets Business: How Creative Business Models are Bringing Solar to the Average Joe
As the solar industry matures, particularly photovoltaic (PV) technology, the cost of solar panels has plummeted. PV module prices have dropped from $1.78/W in Q1 2011 to $0.94/W in Q1 2012, spurring a record amount of PV installations for Q1 2012 at 506 MW. This figure shouldn’t be taken out of context—the solar industry faces challenges over the next few years as political climates ...
By Connexion
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How to Reduce Your Business Lighting Bills (The Green Way)
A popular image on the internet has circulated the past few years that contains a simple phrase: "My favorite childhood memory is not paying bills." We think every reasonable adult would agree that not having to pay bills would be a wonderful thing, but that only exists in a utopia where money isn't a concern. However, if you by chance are looking to install external lighting for your business, ...
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Renewable energy solutions – from a wave of future to global reality
Imagine a world with globally accessible, cheap and reliable, clean energy. Although it sounds a bit utopian, every day we’re getting a little closer to the life fueled by renewable power. It becomes possible due to the latest technology advancements form the past few decades and ongoing acceleration of technology development. As the main driver of the energy sector transition to clean ...
By Codibly
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A Cleaner Energy Future
As renewable energy plays an increasingly important role in the world’s energy portfolio, the standards of ASTM International Committee E44 are helping to pave the way for innovation in clean energy sources. A growing population and improving living standards around the world are causing significant increases in energy demand and competition for fossil fuels. These escalating energy ...
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