As you are sitting here beginning to read this on your phone or computer, have you thought about how you are reading it? What is energy source is allowing you to read our blog, visit the website, even turn on… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘solar energy’
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What is Net Metering and How Does it Relate to Solar Power?
Net metering is a utility billing mechanism that can actually credit you if you make more power than you use. This is especially relevant for anyone who has a solar power system; if you’re creating more solar power than you… Read More
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Is It Time to Install Home Solar Batteries?
If you’re interested in solar panels, it’s likely that you’re interested in solar batteries as well. Home energy storage is a big talking point for homeowners, as there’s a lot of appeal in having control over your own energy. In… Read More
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What Might the Future of Alternative Energy Look Like?
The future is fast coming, and with it, alternative energy. It is impossible to perfectly predict what exactly the future will hold, but surely alternative energy will play a role in whatever the future brings. With a growing concern over… Read More
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Why Do People Choose to Live Off Grid and How Does Solar Fit In?
You may have heard the phrase “living off the grid” before and aren’t sure entirely what it means. It’s a lifestyle often associated with small homes, mobile homes, and other alternative styles of dwelling. Simply put, living off the grid… Read More
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How Do We Move Past the Early Adopter Phase of Solar Power?
We’ve seen huge growths in the solar power sector. In 2017, we had installed over 49.3 gigawatts of installed capacity—”enough to power 9.5 million homes,” according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Nonetheless, it still feels as though solar power… Read More
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What Kinds of Solar Energy Technologies Are There?
“Solar energy” broadly refers to any energy that comes from the sun. Many kinds of energy can be traced back to the sun, even wood or biofuels are the result of sunlight providing plants with the ability to grow. When… Read More
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How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?
A big question a lot of homeowners seem to have is how many solar panels they’ll actually need, but to determine that, you must first know what your goals are. Some are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, while others… Read More
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E.P.A. Plans to Repeal Carbon Emissions Rule, Major Impacts on Solar
Scott Pruitt, chief of the Environmental Protection Agency, has signed a measure to repeal President Barack Obama’s policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. This means a large push back in favor of coal, which could save the… Read More
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How Solar Panels Are Saving Water
In contrast to many other modern means of generating electricity, solar panels don’t use water in the same capacity. Energy choices in general have big implications for water usage. Water is used to produce energy in power plants, or even… Read More