Summer is nearing an end and fall is just around the corner, we move towards the end of 2017. Solar in general has seen a great shift with new high-efficiency, high-watt modules taking the industry by storm, new inverter technologies, and efficient battery storage options. There are some clues as to where solar is headed into 2018 and we [...]
Regardless of political and economic shifts around the globe, renewable energy has continued to grow in both residential and commercial markets. With countries setting high goals for energy changes the solar market is rapidly expanding to meet new market demand for both products and jobs. Currently, solar has outpaced coal in terms of job growth and it shows no signs [...]
In an effort to encourage home and business owners to begin installing solar arrays, the city of Ridgefield in Connecticut has established the Ridgefield Action Committee for the Environment or (R.A.C.E). On June 15, 2017, the committee commenced its launch of the program, which will assist residents in learning the benefits of solar and provide a means that they [...]
Exciting news came to the United States renewable energy market in March of 2017 when wind and solar energy generated 10 percent of America’s electricity, a new energy milestone. This new milestone proves that renewable energy is a major source of electricity in the United States and is no longer simply an alternative energy source.Wind took the lead in [...]
Canadian Solar is among the leaders in solar panel manufacturing, the title is well deserved as the company continues to grow and expand the definition of improved cell technology. Over the last year, the company has introduced their first series of monocrystalline solar panels, the CS6K-MS and the CS6K-M series. Both of which are designed to work in [...]
The state of Nevada is home to more than just entertainment and casinos, with five to five and a half hours of peak sunlight it is also a prime location for solar energy. However, due to the 2015 legislation that crippled net metering, many manufacturers and installers such as Vivint Solar and Sunrun pulled out of the state. While [...]
The last few years have seen great strides taken towards renewable energy dependence, particularly in the environmentally minded state of California. Under Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), the state has set high renewable energy goals for its utilities under the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, with the goal of both obtaining higher levels of energy based in renewable energy sources [...]
For roof-mount solar arrays, the condition of your roof can be the breaking point for obtaining solar permits. If you have damaged shingles, leakage, sagging or moss and algae growing you may have to deal with unforeseen expenses. Proper maintenance of your roof generally requires an annual or bi-annual inspection, and after events of extreme weather. General maintenance recommendations are [...]
Many solar installation industries have reported a loss in solar installations, including the current leader SolarCity. This has caused only minor concern in the solar industry due to the fact that while solar installations have decreased from a company standpoint, residential installations have continued to increase year after year. This provides a strong signal that many people are moving towards [...]
The controversial petition filed by Suniva after is bankruptcy has been at the center of many discussions, blogs and news articles, for good reason. The Georgia based, Chinese owned manufacturer filed a Section 201 petition under the 1974 Trade Act, asking for a $0.40 per watt tariff on imported solar cells and a price floor of $0.78 per watt [...]