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Nanoparticles Used to Increase Solar Collector Effectiveness
Mechanical engineers from the Arizona State University conducted studies using tiny graphite particles that are 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair in the hopes of increasing the effectiveness of solar power collectors. They will also study the profitability of using the said material. At present photovoltaic solar panels are commonly used across [...]
Cincinnati Parks Solar Power Project the Largest in the State of Ohio
Once the Cincinnati Parks Solar Power Project is complete, it will have the largest number of solar arrays in the State of Ohio. The solar power project involves installing solar panels in twelve different parks and structures all over the city. The project consists of 586 235-watt Sharp solar modules and once completed, will provide [...]
Coal And Solar Work Together To Bring Us Power
Longtime enemies coal and solar power have finally called a truce: the Xcel Energy power plant near Grand Junction, Colorado, has just implemented the first-of-its-kind solar-coal hybrid approach.
Texas – Sunset Valley Solar Energy Conservation Program
The city of Sunset Valley, Texas, has several rebate programs that can help local homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Concord Light’s Solar Rebate Program
Concord, Massachusetts, has various programs to promote energy efficiency, including a Solar Rebate Program available for photovoltaic systems less than 10 kW.
TIME named Solar Shingle as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2009
TIME named Solar Shingle the 13th best invention of 2009. Dow Chemical Co. developed the Solar Shingle, a type of roof shingle that doubles as a solar panel.
Solar Power Installation in Oregon and Other Energy Efficiency Incentives
Home solar power installations in Oregon are eligible for incentives in accordance with state ordinances, and homeowners are also eligible for Residential Energy Tax Credits under special circumstances.
Save Money Installing Solar Panels in Colton, California
Colton Electric Utility makes installing solar panels cheaper by providing rebates to its customers. CEU’s goal is to have four megawatts of photovoltaic solar energy by December 31, 2016.
Six Best Selling Solar Gadgets
Gone are the days when the only handiest solar item around is the calculator. A wide array of solar powered products are being developed to help simplify our everyday life. Here are six current bestselling solar gadgets on Amazon.com:
California: Alameda Municipal Power Solar Rebates
Alameda Municipal Power has a solar rebate program for their customers that install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in their homes. It has earmarked a budget of $4.2 million for this program. Systems must meet the criteria set by AMP, in order to qualify for the benefits of the program.
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