Solar Power News

How to Decorate With Solar Lights

Megan — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:29:28 +0000

Solar lights have numerous benefits. They are affordable to purchase and economical to use, as they do not require electricity in order to glow. They are easy to install, since no wiring is necessary, and can be used virtually anywhere outdoors. Another advantage to using solar lights is that they are lovely to look at [...]

Hackensack Plans to Restrict Solar Panels

Ghel — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:58:17 +0000

We all know the benefits of installing solar power systems in one’s home but officials in some towns of the United States are concerned that solar panels could offend the neighbors. Hackensack is the latest New Jersey municipality to consider restricting the panels in front yards.

GE wants its Wind Customers to Buy Solar Panels too

Ghel — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:33:30 +0000

General Electric is trying to convince its wind turbine customers to purchase solar panels as well. This is according to Vic Abate, who is the head of the company’s renewables unit.

California Water Facilities are Now Solar Powered

Ghel — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:57:14 +0000

SunPower Corp. announced that it has completed the 3.8 megawatts solar power systems at various public water agencies and water treatment facilities in the state of California. In the systems in place, the facilities would be able to decrease their electricity costs.

Save Money With Energy Efficient Tax Credits

Guest — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:47:18 +0000

Lets face it: taxes are confusing. When that certain time of year rolls around, feelings of apprehension and dread have a tendency to appear. Perplexing language, strange looking forms and a constantly changing tax code can leave one utterly bewildered. If you received a tax credit last year for installing some energy efficient windows or a [...]