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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*Roof Top Solar ArrayAs the cost of solar arrays continues to decrease, home solar systems have become more obtainable for many homeowners. Furthermore, the affordable cost offers a great ROI over ...

*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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The oftentimes cold state of Michigan is not the first state that one thinks of when they hear the word solar. However, that stigma did not stop Michigan from opening the North Star Solar Farm in D ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Solar is now continuing to see faster growth in the US for both residential and commercial installations. Much with the rest of the technological world, rapid changes can be difficult to keep up wi ...

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 ...

Canadian Solar is a solar panel manufacturer based in Ontario, Canada and is one of the three largest solar manufacturer companies in the world. Canadian Solar has facilities in Canada, China, Bra ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...