The futuristic Solar Highways project will, of course, be powered by the sunlight energy. But the transformation from a family company’s environmentalist dream to a mainstream reality was made possible only with the popular support and people’s power. Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy…
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Alt. Energy with No Subsidies
The strategies historically employed to spur expansion of the solar (PV) market are almost always “product oriented.” They are typically based on the progressive lowering of prices through economies of mass production, combined with subsidized Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs. But this…
A Unique Mix of Opportunities and Challenges for Residential Solar
The global solar sector is in the midst of an unprecedented period of transformation. Within the past five years, the cost of a solar panel has come down 82 percent. Last year alone, China installed more than half as much solar as America has cumulatively. Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural…
Five Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill This Summer
With summer heat waves in full swing, homeowners and business owners who rely on conventional power sources to keep cool are likely asking: “How can I reduce my electric bill?” While it takes plenty of power to run an air conditioner, with some parts of Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural…
Chile Shines in Strong Latin America Solar Growth
If you’ve been following the Residential Solar industry over the last decade, you’re likely aware of the recent exponential solar market growth in countries such as the United States, Germany and Japan. But recently Latin America’s solar industry has also Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of…