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Midnite Solar has numerous products designed for use in on and off grid solar arrays. From accessories to pre-wired back up kits, they provide solutions fit for a wide range of applications. Their ...

JA Solar is a leading manufacturer and innovator of high-efficiency solar panels and renewable energy technology. Established in 2005, they built up their brand through their high performance monocry ...

Trina Solar offers innovative, reliable products that are highly efficient and backed by a strong customer centered company. Trina Solar is well known for being one of the leading companies in the ...

Commercial and residential projects are similar in terms of the materials you will need to complete your system. However, commercial projects typically require larger sized systems which means you ...

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 ...

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 ...

The recent boom in the solar market is expected to continue through the 2015 year. In fact, the global demand for new solar installations is projected to increase by 25%. During the 2013-2014 year, s ...

SolarWorld has earned their reputation as America's solar leader, established in 1975, they have been perfecting the technology of their panels for 40 years. SolarWorld focuses on making each panel i ...

VSTrina and Conergy are two high quality solar manufacturers that often get overlooked due to lesser brand awareness from both  homeowners and installers when putting together a solar array. The ...

Solar shingles have had a short but troubled history, the shingle tiles have been difficult to install, highly inefficient, and have been recalled numerous times due to causing roof fires. Th ...

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, it isn’t surprising that Colorado has made many top 10 lists in renewable energy including most solar installed per capita to greatest solar job gr ...

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 ...

*59MW Indiana Solar Energy Farm Although Indiana recently passed the controversial Senate Bill 309 that limits net-metering incentives for residential home solar systems; the state has numer ...

The Federal Solar Rebate The Uncertain Past of Solar Rebates and the Very Clear Future Solar energy offers many benefits. Homeowners can save money monthly by decreasing or eliminating th ...

Panasonic is a leader in energy efficient, long lasting, premium solar energy technology. Their solar panel series the HIT is the result of the company’s dedication to research and development, wh ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although Florida has the third best physical and geographic conditions in the United States, their solar policies keep it ranked at seventeenth for installed solar capacity. The state does no ...

Canadian Solar and Mission Solar are leading manufacturers of high efficiency, mid-range solar panels. Their solar modules are desirable for a variety of system types from residential to comm ...

Despite the its small size, Connecticut is among the top 30 states in terms of population and is the fourth most densely populated state. The state also gets an average of 4.5 hours of direct ...

Solar Power System Components Overview Understanding the products or components that enable a solar energy system to function properly is important. Any potential solar power system ow ...

Guide to Going Solar Taking the first step to going solar is exciting! Once complete, you will first know what your best options are when choosing a solar energy system. Second, you wi ...

Solar Energy Glossary and Terminology Index The solar glossary contains definitions for technical terms related to solar power and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including terms hav ...

What is Solar Energy?   Solar Energy is the radiant light (Solar Radiation) and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using several types of technologies such as: solar heating, ph ...

The History of Solar Energy   Beginning in 1839, Edmond Becquerel created the world’s first photovoltaic cell. He placed silver chloride in an acidic solution and illuminat ...

Solar Radiation Explanation   Solar Radiation or Solar Irradiance is the power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength rang ...

Understanding the Source of Solar Energy: The Sun The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system, and is largely responsible for all life on Earth. This nearly perfect sphere co ...

Gathering and Analyzing Your Energy Use   Before we begin designing, sizing, and preparing your site location for a solar energy system. You will need to evaluate your total powe ...

Understanding How Solar Cells Work   Solar cells convert the sun's energy into electricity through the photovoltaic affect; the ability of matter to emit electrons when a light i ...