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California has long been a leader in renewable energy installations and incentives for both businesses and homeowners. The state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard currently requires all utili ...

One of the many benefits of working with solar energy is that the technology is continuing to improve year after year. With advances in cell technology being released on an annual basis, it is no s ...

When comparing solar panels, it is important to consider output wattages, total capacity and power output. The production output of solar panels varies depending on a number of factors, such a ...

There is a common misconception that solar is only useful in sunny areas such as California. However, with advances in solar technology those in less sunny areas such as the Northern United States ...

Solar does more than simply reduce or eliminate your energy bills. It also increases the value of your home or business to install a PV array. According to research done by the National Renewable E ...

Taking a closer look at Solar Energy Systems and Mounting Solutions, it is important to note the importance of the Zomeworks Solar Track Racks. As an alternative to ground mount systems, the Zo ...

Power optimizers connect to SolarEdge inverters to increase efficiency at the point of power generated from the solar modules. The optimizers increase the conversion rate and efficiency fo ...

The year 2016 was a big year for solar installations. With more residential systems springing up around the country, there is a clear consumer set standard for energy independence using clean ...

*Ariel View of Viable Roof-Top Solar Homes Google has become synonymous with the Information Age, and as the company continues to grow, it sets the bar for corporate renewable energy relian ...

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.

Fall is officially here and the holidays are just around the corner. With the end of the year comes the last minute rush for solar systems to be installed. We have compiled a list of available com ...

SolarEdge and SMA America are two of the worlds leading solar inverter manufacturers and innovators. Together, the companies have over 50 years of energy conversion technology; specifically the co ...

Solar energy technology has progressed rapidly in recent years, less than a decade ago the maximum output for residential solar panels averaged less than three hundred watts. Today, modules 400w ...

SolarEdge has made a name for themselves in residential solar inverter technology. Their inverters are not only highly-efficient, but affordable and easy to install, making them a favorite in ...

California is well known in the United States as being a leader in residential, commercial and utility scale renewable energy installations. The state offers a vast array of incentives and rebates ...

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 ye ...

*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to more questions than answers. Th ...

Kaneka Corporation, a chemical manufacturer based in Japan, has set a new milestone in solar technology with their record breaking energy efficient solar cell. Although the efficiency rates of sol ...

Hanwha Q Cells and Trina Solar are two of the world’s largest and most recognized solar manufactures. Both provide high-efficiency solar panel solutions backed by their over 40 years combin ...

SMA has made a name for themselves in residential solar installations with their popular Sunny Boy-US line. With a wide range of sizes from 3.0-US to 7.7-US, the new line has heightened performance ...

GNB Industrial Power is a world leader in valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery power for solar and renewable energy applications. With proven field experience since 1983 the Absolyte GP batteri ...

There are a number of reasons why solar system owners consider using pole top racking solutions for their project. Roof and building structures may be too small to handle the number of panels you n ...

Here is our top ten solar states for 2014 solar energy system installations. *Image courtesy of  seia.org 1) California In 2014 California installed an impressive 4,316MW of s ...

When it comes to your solar power system, the inverter is one of the most important components. It takes energy generated from the solar panel and transforms it from DC to AC energy (a more u ...