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Starting your own home-based solar energy business
To be a solar energy, you do not need to be a college graduate or a seasoned sales executive. All you need to be is someone with the desire to make a difference in the World, and someone who shares the belief that home solar power will make that difference. That's it. There has never been a better time than now to create a solar energy business. The cost of energy, across all industry ...
By Solargies
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Creating Your Own Solar Energy Business on a Small Budget
We are at the dawn of a solar explosion in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers is emerging everywhere. Opportunities abound. Due to this commitment, the Department of Energy will be more than ...
By Solargies
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Five Reasons For And Against Solar Energy
As the world begins to recognize the damage, we have done to the Earth; renewable sources of energy are being examined. The benefits are numerous for solar energy, and the disadvantages are great. Weighing all the pros and cons is simply prolonging the time people should be using towards educating others about solar energy and if it is doable in the next ten or fifteen years. Five Positive ...
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Going Solar? How It Works and How Much It Costs
If you're looking for ways to cut your home's energy costs, solar power is a clean, abundant, and renewable energy resource to consider. While solar energy from the sun is free, installing a solar energy system can be a costly investment. But with the growing financing options, tax benefits, and reduced cost to install residential solar systems, more people are looking to the sun to power their ...
By Solar Source
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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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Better Ways to get Solar Energy into home
The exciting new thing for people, who want to install solar energy panels but could not afford them, is there is a new loan out now called solar loans. Available in America only, but this trend will catch on to the rest of the world. Owning the system instead of leasing from the business is the way to see money back on your investment. The loans provide Americans with a simple and cheaper ...
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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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Best Solar Panel Companies Entrust Work To Qualified Supervisors
The companies that install solar panels have increased in recent times. Homeowners can get information on everything they need to know about their home electricity consumption. The professional experts from solar power companies specialized in providing guidelines for making home with clean solar energy reliant. The professional companies of repute have experienced engineers to handle every ...
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Smart Energy Islands, global test-bed for batteries - Case study
A £10.8 million project on the Isles of Scilly will provide a model for electric vehicles and home batteries to play a major role in low-carbon smart energy systems around the world. Moixa will develop platforms allowing electric vehicles and smart home batteries to be used to help balance supply and demand within the islands’ energy system, although the project will not fund the ...
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How Much Does It Cost For Solar Panels to Make a Difference to Utility Bills
The how much does it cost for solar panels has become a popular refrain quickly. Thanks to the rapidly developing internet technology, the social media has brought about heightened awareness for a cleaner, carbon free environment. The good news is that household across the country can do their little bit in this most important endeavor. The solar panel system made up of solar photovoltaic cells ...
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This Isn’t Just A Job, This is Our Future
In his recent remarks at the National Clean Energy Summit, President Obama pointed out that last year “the solar industry added jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy” (see White House fact sheet) while noting the essential role solar plays in our clean energy economy and future. It is only appropriate that the President recognized the important contribution the solar ...
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Getting Started with Remote Solar Sales
Making the transition from meeting your customers in-person to conducting your solar sales 100% remote for the first time can seem daunting, but it can be done. Some of the most successful and fastest growing solar companies have already adopted remote sales processes. Several advantages of remote selling include increased territories, lower customer acquisition costs, zero travel, and increased ...
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Time to `like` the energy internet
We hear a lot about the upcoming democratization of energy. But with the average consumer thinking about energy only six minutes per year, it’s fair to wonder if anyone will show up to ‘vote.’ But this week an alliance that includes the intriguing combination of Opower and Facebook offers promise that this futuristic concept may not be so far off into the future. The ...
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Energy efficiency, the Nerd
The renewable energy business has done a remarkable job at positioning itself in the public psyche as the ‘it girl’ of our era. Just about everyone – politicians, celebrities, major industries – likes to be seen as pro-renewable. But if renewable energy is the girl that everyone wants to be photographed near, energy efficiency is her nerdy tag-along little brother. Ever ...
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Solar Lights for Parking Lots: The Design Basics You Need to Know
There are a few basic design principles of solar parking lot lights. To gain deeper insight into a cost-effective solar PV system design, here's what you need to know. What is Solar PV System? Solar PV system uses photovoltaics (PV) to transform sunlight into electricity. Solar-powered photovoltaic panels, also called modules, contain photovoltaic cells. These cells convert incoming sunlight ...
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California’s Bright Future: The Solar Mandate
On May 9th, the Sunshine State became the first to require a solar installation on new housing. This historic development is that latest sign that solar energy is gaining traction around the U.S., hopefully setting precedent for many states to come. The California Energy Commission unanimously passed the California solar mandate that requires all new housing developments ...
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What can blockchain do for the environment?
“A lot of crypto-currency proponents say that blockchains are going to save the planet. Well, I just can’t see it.” This is not the resounding endorsement you might expect from widely acknowledged blockchain expert Michael Mainelli for the technology most famously associated with the internet-based currency known as Bitcoin. Director of the London-based commercial think tank ...
By Ensia
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Home Battery Storage 101
In order for you to obtain cheaper and cleaner electric energy, the energy storage battery 101 can help you to better understand the related knowledge of energy storage.Here's what you need to know before choosing a solar energy storage battery for your home: What is an home battery storage?Energy storage battery is mainly used to store electric energy from solar energy, wind power or local ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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