Do you know what color your roof is? This might seem like a funny question because we don't look at them often. So why do so many people dislike the look of solar panels? Maybe it's because they're different and change is hard. But the cost to buy solar panels is dropping and federal solar tax …
Solar Panels Power Boats & Our Homes
Solar panels are one of the alternative energies we're starting to hear about. We're starting to see more solar panels on homes but solar power still only accounts for about 1% of alternative energy sources. Solar Panels Power a Boat Around the World Imagine my surprise when I read about this …
Solar Energy Facts We All Need to Understand
Most people associate solar energy with solar panels that we see on the top of single family houses. Depending on where you live in the US, there may be quite a few solar powered homes because the state and/or utility companies have provided financial assistance to make the investment …
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Redefining What a Solar Roof Looks Like
Most homeowners are familiar with what a solar roof looks like today. It's not easy to miss the solar panels which sit on top of todays roofs and many people don't find them terribly attractive. So if you're considering a solar roof today, you have to evaluate the cost versus savings on your energy …
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Solar Alternatives Include this Light Catcher
Building codes are changing at a rapid pace to respond to looming hikes in energy costs and environmental concerns. Solar panel adoption has accelerated in the US, as the cost of the photo voltaic cells used in solar panels (installation, operations and maintenance) has decreased by as much as 15 …
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Solar Panel Costs & Tax Credits
Solar panel costs have dropped dramatically. Unfortunately much of the recent decline is due to Chinese overproduction and dumping or selling products below cost. The bigger cost that homeowners need to consider is the "installed cost" of solar systems. In Germany, the rooftop solar installation …