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Long Summer Days Are Great for Solar. Summer Heat, Not So Much.
Long Summer Days Are Great for Solar. Summer Heat, Not So Much.
Jun 22, 2023
Longer days bring more sunshine, which usually means more solar power. But if it's too hot outside, production can go down. Why? And what can be done?
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What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.
What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.
Jul 28, 2021
If you want to go solar at your school, hospital or business, you don't need to become an expert on installing solar panels. But you should know enough to make sure your solar company is giving you the best plan.
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Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?
Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?
Jun 30, 2021
Solar panels are now 80% cheaper than they were in 2010. So why aren't they on every suitable roof in America by now? Hint: the answer involves monopoly utility companies.
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How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
Jun 22, 2021
Solar panels do not put holes in the roof, but they actually even benefit the roof.
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World Environment Day & Solar Power
World Environment Day & Solar Power
Jun 03, 2021
Solar Energy is key to Ecosystem Restoration, this year's World Environment Day theme.
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Students Present Research on Solar Energy on a National Stage
Students Present Research on Solar Energy on a National Stage
Dec 22, 2020
Four students from our program Throwing Solar Shade® presented their research at the Solar Decathlon, an event sponsored by the Department of Energy.
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We’re A Solar Company. And We’re Telling You Not to Cover Your Whole Roof With Solar Panels.
We’re A Solar Company. And We’re Telling You Not to Cover Your Whole Roof With Solar Panels.
Nov 12, 2020
For schools, hospitals and businesses, power purchase agreements are the best way to get rooftop solar at no upfront capital cost. But even if you're getting solar panels through a PPA, more panels is not always better.
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Can Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?
Can Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?
Jul 27, 2017
Worried that solar panels may damage your roof? When properly installed, a solar array makes no penetrations and preserves your roof warranty, guaranteed.
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Pollution and Noise Free Energy
Apr 29, 2012
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