You took the plunge, invested in solar panels for your home, and are reaping the benefits of saving money on your utility bills. Then the power’s knocked out at night during a storm. Even with solar panels, homeowners remain connected to their city’s power grid in what’s called a “grid-tied” solar system. In case you didn’t know, solar panels are …

Residents may experience a decline in their savings over the years as their rent remains the same. The decrease in financial accumulation may experience limitations based on rising energy costs. If you rely on fossil fuel-derived electricity sources, your utility costs change month-to-month. The Cause of Fluctuating Prices Electricity price fluctuations originate from the oil and gas industry. When disasters …

The solar power industry hit a remarkable achievement in 2020. According to the International Energy Agency (IAE), solar photovoltaics are now the cheapest way to produce energy in most countries. Solar energy prices have been falling since the technology’s inception, but this is a substantial accomplishment. Ten years ago, solar was the most expensive energy option, but its cost has …

In an effort to do their part to help mitigate climate change with clean energy and lower their electric bills, more and more Americans are opting to add solar panels to their roofs. The number of installations, both residential and commercial, of solar panels doubled from 1 million to 2 million between 2015 and 2019, according to the Solar Energy …

With time ticking on the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), is now the best time to install solar?  Determining the best time to install a solar system can be a challenge for many homeowners. In fact, the cost of solar has dropped substantially over the last several years; prompting homeowners to consider waiting for the cost of solar to decrease …

The field of sustainability is always evolving and becoming more relevant. As the threat of climate change leaves its mark in increasingly alarming ways, sustainability is more important than ever. So what are some of the current trends in sustainability here in the United States? Minimalism is on the rise, prompting people to live by the motto “less is more” …

The practice of harnessing clean, renewable energy from the sun to power homes and businesses is gaining popularity as improved technology and business models are reaching consumers. Solar energy is harnessed using photovoltaic (PV) panel systems that convert sunlight directly into electrical energy that can be used to power your home’s heating, cooling, lighting and appliances. PV panels are easily …

The United States’ solar market hit a major milestone in the second quarter of this year, with more than half a million homes and businesses now generating solar energy. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Q2 2014 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. installed 1,133 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the second …

Reacting to today’s presidential memorandum requiring the federal government to get 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020, SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement: “This is a landmark moment in our nation’s history. Today, climate change is a real and growing threat to America and the rest of the world. It’s indisputable. Sea …

U.S. Solar Market Grows 76% in 2012; Now an Increasingly-Competitive Energy Source for Millions of Americans Today GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review 2012, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S. With another record-breaking year, solar is the fastest growing energy source in the U.S., powering homes, …

Three Power Sessions to Address Business Strategies at PV America East 2013 in Philadelphia Brian F. Keane of SmartPower, Scott Klososky of Future Point of View and Glenn Thayer Will Motivate Solar Energy Industry to Explore New Ways to Expand Business Opportunities On February 5, 2013, the solar energy industry descends upon the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for three …

Solar power can be used in agriculture to save money, reduce carbon emissions and increase self-reliance As governments, large corporations and homeowners alike seek to lessen their impact on the environment they live and work in, farmers too are looking to cut their emissions and work with the land instead of against it. Eco-friendly farming has been going on for …

Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) highlighted how Solar Energy works for America during his remarks at the opening General Session at SPI last night. Key points included: * creating jobs seven times faster than the rest of country. * The Solar Foundation’s jobs census shows the U.S. employs more than 100,000 Americans in …

The sun creates immense amounts of energy which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. As soon as the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot basically because some of the heating happens to be rerouted before it reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the sun is hot …

According to this report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association last year was a record year for solar power installations in the US. One would think that after the Japanese nuclear power plant crisis that 2011 might become even bigger for solar power in this country. What do you think? Photovoltaic installations double over 2009; Largest concentrating solar power …

Solar tax credits extended Well we can argue till the cows come home about whether the financial crisis bailout bill is going to work or if it is good for America but one thing is for sure the solar power industry is doing a dance today. Included in the bill that passed the Senate the other day and went before …