The world needs a new source of energy, an unspillable source.

How can we bring solar power energy to our streets?

I was having a debate with my friend about ways to make the environment better and to have a better energy reliance than oil. One idea that was floated was to have every street lamp based on solar power (with backup electrical grid power in case it rains or something) anyway, here was the debate […]

What is the most cost-effective place to buy large solar electric panels?

We don’t have enough money right now to buy capacity for the whole house, which would probably require about 12 kilowatts. However, I would like to start buying panels toward building up toward that. But I want to buy the most solar panel for the least price. I think that piecing a lot of very […]

What features should I look for when purchasing a home solar power system?

Just wondering if some experts out there could give some advice on what to features to look for and to “look out” for when purchasing and having installed a home solar power system. Of course I know sizing it properly is a big issue. However, are there certain brands of the various components that should […]

What makes a region suitable for solar power?

I live in the Persian Gulf region and I often hear that this region is suitable for solar power generation. What measures are critical to knowing whether a region is suitable for solar power? Is the UV index a good gauge? What about cloud cover and dust cover?

what is the cost of a solar system sufficient to run my meter backwards?

I am looking for the cost of an alternative solar power system which will allow my home to run independent of the power grid. What is the approximate ROI? Not looking to remove myself from the grid completely, but to be able to generate enough to have a total billing from the power company close […]

how to solar power for my house and where to get eqipments in India?

Hi, I already have a battery powering by house in case of power outage. I want to connect that battery to solar power so that i can reduce the consuming of electricity and save environment. Where to get equipments and how much will it cost for me? I am from Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

Chevron Tests Solar Technologies at Project Brightfield

The aim of Project Brightfield, in Bakersfield, Calif., is to find out how well next-generation solar technologies perform over three years. Chevron installed a field of solar panels on a site that was once a refinery. The project will test the effectiveness and durability of solar technologies side-by-side over time. But the project has other […]

Solar Power – Solar Panels – Solar Powered Carport

Solar Power Carport, LifePort – Solar Power from Envision Solar. Power your Electric Vehicle, Sell Solar Power Back to the Grid. Thin Solar Panels produce 4.8kW minimum solar power output. Eco Friendly, Green Energy Savings.

DIY Solar Panel System Cost

www.solardave.com SolarDave: Please tell me about your solar panel system and how you saved some money? Adam Stevenson: The total of the system and materials was $22K. I ended up spending about another $1800 in permit fees and a structural engineer and $400 for an electrician, several hundred dollars for a guy to come help […]