Seattle company has invented a thin and flexible solar panel which can be installed practically anywhere. It can power up camps, vehicles, electronics, and some appliances like refrigerators. The inventors hope that it could someday be used for powering up and fueling electric cars indefinitely. The applications for this type of solar panels are quite…
Solar panels are almost necessary investments these days, especially with increasing electricity prices. You could save thousands every year because of them. As for additional expenses such as installation, this can also be avoided if you can do the installation yourself. While we do not recommend that you do this by yourself or without professional…
There are plenty of ways to save electricity and a lot of them involve appliances because these consume the most in your household. Some of the heavyweights are the refrigerator, computers, air conditioning units, dishwashers, ovens, clothes iron, washing machine, and more. The dilemma is that most of them have functions which you just cannot…
SunPower provides NPCA opportunities for its members and supporters to go solar, thereby reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. We’re very excited to announce that SunPower is the Official Solar Partner of National Parks Conservation Association! This partnership allows SunPower and dealers to engage with NPCA members and supporters across the country. For nearly…
Still looking for reasons to go solar? How about taking advantage of the investment tax credit (ITC)? The investment tax credit allows you to get a discount on your federal tax whenever you purchase a solar panel system. It can be as high as 30 percent of the cost you invested in your solar panels.…
California does deserve to be called the Golden State, not only does it glimmer in shine because of the numerous Hollywood stars in Los Angeles, but also because the state is quickly becoming the gold standard in the U.S. when it comes to clean and renewable energy. At the moment, California is the leading solar…
Solar power is now available for apartments via community solar groups. These groups handle the setup and the transaction between utilities in order to provide customers discount on their electricity bills. At the moment, it is only available for New York, but could soon be emulated by other states and cities. It could pave way…
Solar power has a lot of benefits which the real estate and business industries should take advantage of. These include savings, customer satisfaction, modular quality, environmental pros, and economic impact. The solar industry can make any other industry achieve better returns, should they grab the opportunity. It has been a proven fact that solar power…
Solar panel savings can depend on a lot of factors. In general, the savings come down to more or less $100 per month on electricity bills. There are also other things solar panels can save you from, such as stress. Solar panels can also save the environment and reduce pollution for you. Solar Panels Orange…
Solar panel cost depends on a lot of factors that should be considered. Generally, though, their cost is per wattage with average prices of $3.50/W. 5 kWh solar panel setups, which are the most common, cost somewhere from $12,000 to $17,000. There are other costs such as space. SunPower offers better panels at slightly higher…