January 2010
9 posts
Choosing a Solar Contractor to Install a...
Choosing a Solar Contractor What is the best way to install a photovoltaic solar panel system? If it work hiring a contractor and paying them to walk on your roof or should you purchase a solar-kit and perform a self-installation. If you choose to use a contractor, you must check the following: A current, up-to-date contractor license Make certain that the contractor is qualified to work...
Virginia Homeowner Discovers the Value of Solar
From placement on our cars to power fans while we are away to our homes to provide relief from rising energy prices, photovoltaic solar panels are becoming trendy. Ben Cuker, a homeowner in Virginia, discovered the value of a solar system this summer. In June 2008, his electricity bill was $340. This summer, he has spent $131 total (June, July, and August). The intial investment of $19,000 was...
RETROFIT DETROIT WITH SOLAR ROOFS
RETROFIT DETROIT WITH SOLAR ROOFS Michigan governor signs solar bill to retrofit Detroit rooftops with photovoltaic solar panels to meet 20% carbon emissions reductions by 2020. After a year and a half of depressing news, Detroit was ready for this. The governor signed a bill that willl place solar panels on roofs of detroit buildings costing as little as $6,000. This bill has two purposes. ...
Solar Training - New Career Techniques
Solar Training - New Career Techniques Studying and understanding the latest renewable technology, including photovoltaics, is integral with Green Building. According to the Department of Labor, the green industry will create 5 million jobs to support the expanse of renewable electricity generation. Many universities have green programs where students can learn about green technology and their...
Organic Solar Outlook
Organic Solar Outlook Research and Markets has released a report on the outlook of organic photovoltaic solar panels, technology that generates useable electricity directly from sunlight. Solar panels have been used for centuries, but currently is huge in providing stable, renewable electricity to remote areas. Organic solar panels, photovoltaic cells made of organic materials that become...
Promote Your Solar Business to Homeowners with a...
Free Solar Webinar Free Solar Webinar is an Education Special Offer give-away you can plug into your existing marketing campaigns. Increase your marketing response rates? Educate your ideal target market Provide appealing special offers to act now Use quality branding & graphics designSolar Free Estimates and Solar System Discounts are great special offers for property owners ready to...
Marymount High School Installs Solarbrellas
Marymount High School Installs Solarbrellas A local high school in Los Angeles goes green by installing photovoltaic (PV) solar umbrellas, Solarbrellas, to power computers. SKYShades Solarbrellas, each of which produces over 600 watts of electricity from the sun, are being installed at Marymount High School to power students’ laptops. After a recent initiative, to give every student in...
Marymount High School Installs Solarbrellas
Marymount High School Installs Solarbrellas A local high school in Los Angeles goes green by installing photovoltaic (PV) solar umbrellas, Solarbrellas, to power computers. SKYShades Solarbrellas, each of which produces over 600 watts of electricity from the sun, are being installed at Marymount High School to power students’ laptops. After a recent initiative, to give every student in...
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Marymount High School Installs Solarbrellas A local high school in Los Angeles goes green by installing photovoltaic (PV) solar umbrellas, Solarbrellas, to power computers. SKYShades Solarbrellas, each of which produces over 600 watts of electricity from the sun, are being installed at Marymount High School to power students’ laptops. After a recent initiative, to give every student in...