We currently have close to 3,000 articles on CleanTechnica filed under the “Solar Power” category, more than any topic other than “Clean Power” (which is Solar Power’s parent category). But sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees… and that includes us! What am I talking about? I’m talking … [continued]
The guys over at Solar Panels UK just launched a great tool — it’s a solar PV calculator designed to tell you exactly how much you can save — or even make(!) — by turning your roof blue and going green. […]
If you’re in one of the larger solar markets in the country (California, New Jersey, etc) then “going solar” doesn’t mean going it alone. You can likely get a “zero money down” lease or some similar financing tool to reduce the upfront cost. But is it worthwhile? The following … [continued]
Our friends over at leading solar company One Block Off The Grid recently published a post where CEO Dave Llorens answers the 18 most common questions that they receive while working with their customers. You can find their answers to the top 18 questions homeowners ask about solar here. … [continued]
The solar proposition is becoming more and more a part of the everyday conversation, and households are being marketed all manner of solar panel solutions for their homes. WattPeople has taken it a step further, future-proofing you for that day when you also find yourself driving an electric car … [continued]
Global solar PV product distributor Advanced Green Technologies announced on Wednesday an AGT Solar Rebate program that it plans to run from October 15 through December 15. The rebate program will provide owners of solar PV systems a $0.36/W cash rebate following their installation. Depending on existing federal and state … [continued]
Here’s an update from the nice ladies over at Moms Going Solar: We’re giving back to the grid! This chart from our electric utility Southern California Edison shows our average daily net usage of -9 kWh. We even produced more than we needed on the 5th, which was a … [continued]
Many homeowners are frustrated with the high cost of electricity and are considering adding solar panels to their homes. Not only is sun-powered electricity much cheaper than commercial electricity in many locations, it is also a way to help combat the serious problem of climate change. If you’re just getting into this … [continued]
Lead by example. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is doing exactly that by participating in Solarize Mass, a SolarCity and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center partnership to encourage Boston residents to install solar. Menino is slated to have solar panels put on his own home, according to a recent SolarCity press … [continued]
Fun post from Michelle of Moms Going Solar on just how easy it is to go solar and save tons of money (with some minor formatting changes): Andrea and I started this blog to document our experience vetting photovoltaic solar leasing companies and installers, and to subsequently share our … [continued]
