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Solar Battery Backup: Prepping for Next Storm
When The Christian Science Monitor reporter David J. Unger contacted me to discuss how my home’s solar PV system was affected by Sandy, I was more than happy to share my story as I am sure it is not unique. I believe I am not alone in my multi-faceted dilemma: how to bring my solar [...]
In Focus: GM’s Solar Resolutions
We all have New Year’s Resolutions … some want to eat healthier, some promise to go to the gym more often, others want to be better parents. GM’s New Year’s resolution is to generate 60 megawatts of solar power across its global facilities by the end of 2015. And it doesn’t seem like a resolution [...]
Solar Crowdfunding: The Next Big Thing
Two of today’s most hottest trends — crowd funding and clean energy — collided into a historic launch as Mosaic opened its solar investment doors to New York and California residents as well as accredited investors from around the country. Mosaic’s mission is one few could argue with: Create abundant clean energy for the people [...]
The Solar Industry is on a Tear
The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), along with GTM Research, today released the Q3 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report., and the record-breaking news keeps on growing. It is remarkable how in a world of so much financial and employment disappointment, the solar industry continues to prevail quarter after quarter, surging 44 percent from this time [...]
Top 3 Solar Benefits for Homeowners
When key members of the solar industry gathered several weeks ago to talk about the best ways to promote the solar message, a debate emerged. What do solar consumers care about more: The technology (or the “Wow” factor of a solar PV installation) The cost savings on their electric bills Doing something good for the [...]
90% of U.S Voters Want More Solar
On the eve of the Presidential Debate, the polls are in and America has spoken in an overwhelming and unified voice — they want more solar in the U.S. and they support government policies that will encourage development and expansion of solar energy in the United States. A national poll released today from SEIA by [...]
In Focus: Solar Toys
Has your budget, and your sanity, finally stabilized after all the school clothes shopping and the endless hunt for school supplies? It might be time to treat yourself to something fun! The sun’s irradiance is highest in the fall, making solar power even more effective. It’s no secret we love the sun here at EcoOutfitters. [...]
The Top 20 Corporate Solar Customers in the U.S.
Millions and millions of Americans are shopping in solar-powered stores and buying products made in solar-supported factories and don’t even know it. This is as “all-American” as it gets when the most iconic mainstream American companies are going solar in a very big way! This corporate shift is not a mandate, these companies’ products aren’t [...]
Take This Solar Haters: U.S Solar Market Doubles!!
The solar industry never ceases to amaze! Even in these difficult economic times, it’s breaking records and making history. According to new data released today by GTM Research and The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) at the Solar Power International Conference 2012, the U.S. solar market achieved its second best quarter in history, having installed [...]