Largest-ever study quantifies the value of rooftop photovoltaics on homes that sold across eight states and 12 years A multi-institutional research team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkley Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, universities, and appraisers found that home buyers consistently have been willing to pay […]
Are you considering a solar panel installation? Solar technology can help you reduce your electricity consumption. In addition, it is an environmentally friendly energy source; meaning you’re leaving a zero carbon footprint. Before signing up for this technology, it helps to know what the components of a solar installation are and how they work. Solar […]
Ever wonder what those black, shiny boards are on some people’s roofs? Those are PV solar panels or photovoltaic panels. PV panels are a form of solar technology. These panels are capable of generating electricity by harnessing the sun’s energy. Many cities and towns in the United States receive year-round sunlight. Rather than rely entirely […]
Thinking of adopting green technology in your home? Consider solar water heating systems for homes! This technology enables you to harness the power of the sun and use it to heat your water. Why is it becoming a popular choice amongst homeowners? Apart from its ability to heat water without increasing the carbon footprint, solar […]
Solar energy generated by Florida PV solar power panels is an important source of renewable energy, with the possibility of meeting many challenges faced by mankind. Solar power is gaining momentum because of its many benefits to the environment and people and not to mention its versatility. Climate changes are causing serious crises such as […]
Installing solar panels can significantly increase your property’s value, according to a new study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBL). The report, titled “Selling into the sun: Price premium analysis of a multi-state dataset of solar homes“, builds on previous research which concluded that homes with solar panels sold for more than those without. […]
Solar Energy is “HOT”! Solar energy is one of the most abundant resources on earth and people all throughout South Florida are now starting to take advantage of it ! PV Systems or more technically called Photovoltaic Systems convert solar energy into electricity to power your home. Solar panels greatly reduce your electricity bill. In […]
What if we told you that soon we’ll have to face a shortage or even a complete absence of life-giving oxygen? Terrifying, isn’t? This will soon be a reality if we don’t learn from our mistakes and ‘reverse the damage’. The damage human negligence is causing to our oceans and the precious coral reefs. Did […]
Climate change is largely responsible for driving average world-wide temperature last month past previous high in 2016, U.S. researchers say This past July was the hottest month world-wide in more than a century of global record-keeping, with severe heat waves in Europe, Africa and parts of the U.S. boosting the overall global average temperature, federal […]
A global wave of investment in high-capacity batteries is poised to transform the market for renewable energy in coming years, making it more practical and affordable to store wind and solar power and deploy it when needed. Government-owned utilities and companies are buying batteries that can be larger than shipping containers. A configuration of Tesla […]
