Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that in 2019 small-scale photovoltaic solar systems produced about 35 billion kilowatt-hours. That is a lot of juice! If you are interested in getting a solar panel system installed, it is imperative that you get...
Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know that buying solar panels can be a lengthy process if you don’t get a quote? A solar energy quote is a great way to figure out how much it will cost to buy and install solar panels. Without one, it’ll be hard to buy them because you’ll...
Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Solar energy’s carbon footprint is 6gCO2e/kWh (grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour). That’s almost negligible compared to coal’s staggering footprint of 109gCO2e/kWh. That means coal produces over 18 times more carbon dioxide than solar power!...
Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Solar energy is a rapidly growing industry in the US. More and more people turning to this renewable form of energy for their electricity needs. With the many obvious benefits of solar energy, it’s clear to see why this trend is occurring. However, an important...
Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
As of early 2016, the United States had about 27.2 gigawatts of solar energy with more than a million solar panels on American roofs and landscapes. Solar energy is not only an excellent source of green renewable energy, but it’s also one of the most affordable energy...
Aug 17, 2020 | Solar Panels
You’re starting to see them everywhere and for good reason. While, solar panels are great for the environment, there are also plenty of other advantages of solar energy for people who use it. So, if you’re on the fence about solar energy, here’s some...
Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the year 2018, solar energy supported about 1.5% of the United States electricity demand. To date, there are more than 2 million solar PV systems that generate 71,300 MW of solar capacity. As more Americans embrace the use of solar energy, the demand will likely...
May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Wolverine state, specifically Motor City, Michigan, is known for iconic gas-guzzling muscle cars. But, new financial solar panel incentives are trying to make Michigan a little more green. From the governor to your local neighbors, many of your fellow Michigan...
Apr 10, 2020 | Solar Panels
Geothermal heat pumps use energy from the earth’s core. They sometimes need a backup source, though. Is there a solar-powered heat pump on the market? Keyword(s): solar powered heat pump You can save green in more ways than one by installing a solar powered heat...
Mar 18, 2020 | Solar Panels
Believe it or not, the average American household pays more than $1,200 per year on electricity alone. That’s at least $100 a month! You have other expenses to cover and the more you can lower your energy bills, the better off you’ll be. Unfortunately, cutting your...