How Many Solar Panels Do I Need? (Solved)
Find out how many solar panels work in your situation & whether or not it makes sense to tie into the grid.
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What’s on the horizon in terms of new solar power technologies? Researchers explore transparent solar cells, better batteries & panels at sea
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in cutting-edge, hyper-efficient solar cells? Are we really moving beyond huge photovoltaic panels anytime soon? —Michael Williams, Hartford, CT Many people still consider environmentalists’ favorite black panels as the cutting edge of renewable energy. However, the burgeoning solar industry has […]
Federal Incentives Still Available For Solar Hot Water Heaters, Solar Panels
Some 17 states now offer homeowners tax rebates or incentives for the purchase and/or installation of solar power equipment.
Here Comes the Sun Going Photovoltaic with Whole Foods and the 11th Annual National Solar Tour
Corporations are discovering that solar installations can be more than a sunny public relations exercise—they’re actually good business. That was certainly the case at the unveiling this September of a huge solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the Whole Foods Distribution Center in Cheshire, Connecticut. The 121-kilowatt system is capable of providing 10 percent of the facility’s total energy needs.