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Residential Solar's popularity in the USA
Solar PV prices are decreasing with time. The Federal government as well as States multiplied incentives to encourage citizens to flip the switch. The 30% federal tax credit can be add to States’ subsidies and thus entitle more citizens to access solar energy. Incentives are not the only factors that explain the rocketing popularity of solar PV, net metering and solar leasing are also ...
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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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Mathie Residence Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview: Owner and CEO of Patriot Solar Group, Jeff Mathie, had a solar installment completed at his home near Duck Lake in Central Michigan. The installment complies with Consumers Energys’ Experimental Advanced Renewable Program (EARP). The program allows residential and commercial customers to build solar arrays to offset their energy consumption and sell excess power back to ...
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Why 98% of commercial and industrial buildings aren’t getting the most value out of their solar installations
Solar installations at commercial and industrial buildings have soared in recent years, with businesses realizing that they’re smart investments. Part of the reason is that solar installations produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals. But not all solar installations are alike. According to a 2021 study by Berkeley Lab, 98 ...
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How residential solar energy can save you money
A company is emerging; one that allows American homeowners to produce their own clean, green, renewable energy from the sun and keep the energy savings every month – year after year. You save thousands of dollars powering your home with solar generated electricity.It is not just the American Dream any longer. It is possible for U.S. homeowners to save money on their energy bills, month after ...
By Solargies
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3 Ways to Decide if Solar is Right for Your Home
So, you’ve heard about solar energy and how beneficial it can be, but you may be unsure if you can make it work for your home. Maybe you’re not even sure where to start, and it’s discouraging. Almost discouraging enough to make you give up the dream of a solar powered house. But in a last-ditch effort, you’ve scoured the internet to find a list of things to ponder when ...
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A Special Salute to Veterans
Veterans Day serves as a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of our country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. On this special day, we salute all veterans and in particular want to recognize the growing ranks of veterans working in solar. For the solar industry, which is one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S., Veterans Day ...
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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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Solar Microgrids and How They Help Our Communities
Solar energy is a great way for both homeowners and eco-friendly businesses to increase their energy independence. But most solar arrays remain connected to the grid, which means they lose some of their convenience when the grid loses power. This is because solar panels wired through the grid don’t really “store” energy. They work in tandem with the power grid to supply ...
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Hitting the Trail with the Sun Behind Us
On October 11, 2019, a group of people gathered at the new Welcome Center for the start of the first solar tour by bicycle in the historic downtown district of Titusville, Florida. Titusville is located on the Indian River across from Kennedy Space Center. Creation of this bicycle tour brought together several themes, showcasing local examples of renewable energy for sustainability, past ...
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Why is my electric bill so high with solar panels?
In theory, solar panels are a great idea. You get them installed, they start to produce electricity and you become energy independent. Goodbye electric bills. Ta-ta surprise energy charges. Adios grueling customer service calls. Well, not quite. While solar panels will absolutely reduce your monthly electricity bill, there's a common misconception that once a solar system is up and running, ...
By Lumin
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A brighter future for solar in Texas
I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that. - Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, 1931 According to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), Texas has the greatest solar energy potential of any state in the country. “If photovoltaic (PV) systems operating ...
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Home Biogas Systems in Australia
HomeBiogas has made its way into over 90 countries across the globe, but it has been making waves in one particularly special country: Australia. With Australia’s scenic landscape and plentiful sun, it is no wonder that it is home to such a thriving environmental movement. It is this, coupled with a strong desire to live independently from big energy companies imposing rising prices and ...
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V.E. Petersen Co., Inc., cuts energy usage by 30 percent with solar array built by Rudolph/Libbe Companies
A new, 28kW rooftop solar array is reducing energy costs usage by 30 percent for V.E. Petersen Co., Inc., based in Walbridge, OH. Rudolph/Libbe Inc., of Walbridge, developed, designed and built the rooftop solar array. GEM Inc., of Walbridge, performed electrical work. The solar panels were manufactured by ISOFOTON, in Napoleon, OH. The 108-panel solar array will generate more than 30,000kWh ...
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Should you Clean Dirty Solar Panels to Increase Energy Output?
Dirty solar panels are a common dilemma for residential and large-scale solar installations of photovoltaic panels (solar panels). Typically, dirt from air pollution, agriculture, construction, and unpaved roads accumulates on the panels. The dirtier the solar panels are —the lower the electricity they will produce. But the question remains, are the benefits of regularly cleaning dirty ...
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The Desire for Dial Phones Syndrome: Subsidizing Conventional Energy
When I served as a U.S. Senate aide in the 1970’s and ran the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in the 1980’s and 1990’s, I would constantly face the lament by oil state Democrats and corporate Republicans indignantly whining about federal and state government subsidies for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Now I strongly respond that nuclear energy received over ...
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