Tag Archives: rooftop
5 Insane American Eco Rooftops
As we move further into the early years of the 21st century, there is a growing consciousness of the need to create more sustainable systems to maintain our society. Natural resources have for too long been exploited and utilized with little regard for posterity. Our cities and towns require large amounts of outside support, but [...]
Distributed Solar Generation: 220GW by 2018
A recent Navigant Research report anticipates that the world will add 220 new gigawatts of distributed solar photovoltaics by 2018 as solar comes into parity with other energy sources, creating $540.3 billion in revenue in the process. That’s a significant jump in the amount of solar that is currently installed throughout world, which the European Photovoltaic [...]
Solar Shingles: The Future of Rooftop Solar
With the increase of people’s interest in green technology, there have been many new inventions and improvements made in the field of green technology. One of the fastest growing areas in the green technology field is that of solar technology. And the thing getting the most people excited with solar technology? Solar shingles. Where Have [...]
How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?
How to calculate a quick, easy GUESStimate for sizing a PV system: “How much will it cost to power my XX,XXX square foot house?” “How many solar panels do I need to eliminate my electric bill?” We get questions like this every day from homeowners in the beginning stages of going solar. For all intensive [...]
In Focus: The Resale Value of Solar Homes
If your home has a solar energy system, how does this translate into value for a potential buyer when the house is “For Sale”? Today, whenever you purchase a product that uses energy, information provided by Energy Star Label is available to make comparisons. However, there is no standardized approach to assess these features for [...]
First Solar Goes Residential
First Solar is diversifying once again, this time into residential rooftop solar. The company started out as the leader in thin-film PV for non-residential applications, but when the solar manufacturing industry hit a wall a few years ago, it moved aggressively into building utility-scale solar projects that use its panels. That was a great move for First Solar, [...]
The Potential of DIY Solar
As permitting gets easier and cities start streamlining the process, the market for simplified Do-It-Yourself solar array kits could grow. That’s a market Florida-based Peak Solar is fully prepared to take advantage of. The company has been selling integrated solar and inverter kits for three years. While they’re marketed on the company’s website as DIY [...]
The Hawaiian Electric Company: Utility Solar Done Right
Our 2013 Utility Solar Champion Award goes to … drumroll please … The Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO). Here’s why. The Hawaiian solar market is taking off. Just skyrocketing. Check this article out: “In 2012, a total of 16,715 PV permits were issued [in Oahu], a figure more than 170 percent of the previous 10+ years’ [...]
Daylight Savings: Longer Days = More Solar
If the start of Daylight Savings Time has left you tired after losing an hour of sleep, we have some great news to cheer you up! The start of Daylight Savings Time means that Summre is almost here, which means that we will be seeing increased hours of daylight. This is great news for outdoor [...]