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Have you ever walked barefoot on the beach after a sunny day and felt how warm the sand stays even hours after the sun sets and the air gets chilly? That’s because the sand absorbs and traps the sun’s heat, and releases it slowly — effectively storing the warmth. This...

If you could wave a magic wand and reduce your commercial energy bills by 61 percent, would you do it? Chances are, that’s an opportunity you’d jump on! And why not? If your business is like most, we’re talking hundreds if not thousands of dollars per month you could...

In Maryland, solar panel installations are cropping up on one rooftop after another. We could tell you a lot of reasons why, but we thought it would be more fun to hear from some homeowners why they decided to invest in solar power. Some of the following statements...

One of the questions we get asked the most is: “How many solar panels do I need to power my home?” This is a case of a simple, straightforward question with no simple answer. That’s because there are so many variables involved. The number of panels you’ll need depends...

Solar panels are a great idea if you want to reduce or even eliminate monthly electric bills. Adding solar to your roof is also an excellent investment in a brighter environmental future. Though what about resale value? How does going solar stack up in comparison to...

One of the biggest advantages of solar energy in many people’s minds is energy independence pop over to this site. Besides saving money, they imagine generating their own energy on site insulates them from blackouts and other problems with the grid. Nice thought. Too...

As we move toward midsummer 2016, the reality of this year’s renewable energy trends is beginning to take hold. Overall, 2016 is shaping up to be another record-breaking year for solar. In the U.S., this is expected to be the first year to see an excess of 10...

No one questions that solar panels are a fantastic energy solution during the summer. Long, sunny days translate to loads of consistent power. However, do solar panels work in winter? Can you really generate significant power from the sun in wintertime? It may...

Solar Power World is one of the top online resources for solar power information. Each year, they publish a list of the Top 500 U.S. solar contractors, ranked according to their influence in the industry the year before. Ranking is based entirely on performance:...