5 Reasons to Buy Solar in the Winter
With the environmental and financial benefits it can offer, solar power has been growing in popularity every year. Thinking of going solar? Do it this winter! Most people assume that spring or summer is the appropriate time to put up solar panels. After all, it means more sunshine and translates to more energy production for the year. However, the truth might surprise you.- Sun Path Electric
How to Live a Little “Greener”
Our world is plagued by environmental issues like climatic changes, greenhouse effect and pollution. The solution starts with us. Choosing to live greener could help tackle many of these global issues. If you want to make your life a little bit more sustainable, there are a couple of easy things you can do. We’ve listed eco-friendly habits to help keep the earth clean and green.
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How Solar Energy Has Improved Over Time
Solar technology has been around for a really long time. However, it’s only in the last decade or so that it has established a role in today’s clean energy economy. Photovoltaic panels went from an experimental innovation that required high costs to the best source of renewable power. Two factors influencing the growth of solar energy are the cost and efficiency over time.
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Young Girl Built Solar Water Heater With Recycled Objects
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, an 8-year-old girl from Altos de Chiapas, Mexico, made history by being the first child to receive the prestigious “ICN Recognition for Women,” an award usually reserved for adults. She was awarded by Nuclear Sciences Institute (ICN) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) for her solar...- Sun Path Electric
10 Facts About Seattle Solar Panels
Thanks to solar panels, we are able to harness the most abundant energy source available - the sun. Photovoltaic panels, also known as solar panels, convert sunlight into electricity we can use at home. Decades ago, solar panels were still experimental technology, requiring high costs. Now, they have become more affordable for the average consumer.
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How to Calculate the Cost of a Solar Panel System
We often get asked how much it would cost to install a solar panel system. It actually varies based on whether rebates, tax credits and incentives are available to you. Incentives can lower the price by 30 percent or more. With no incentives, the cost can go as high as $15,000 for a 4kW solar system. The total cost of a solar system goes beyond the price of solar panels. A number of other components such as the racking, wiring, inverter and solar monitor are also calculated.
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