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With zero moving parts, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are one of the most durable energy generation technologies known to man. With minimal upkeep, your installation can continue operating at peak performance for decades. In fact, many solar installations from the...

Maryland is a state with fairly mild winters and summers. There’s the occasional heat wave. A monster blizzard every now and then. And once in a blue moon, you have Hurricane Sandy — a freak super storm that wreaked unbelievable destruction and left communities from...

Now that you’ve made the switch to renewable energy by adding solar panels to your home, you may wonder about the upkeep. The good news? Once installed, your solar panels require little care. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, set out to determine...

The promise of lower monthly electricity bills is probably the #1 reason why most Maryland homeowners and businesses install solar panels. But there’s arguably an even better reason to go solar — protecting the environment. You see, greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are...

Homeowners in Western Maryland who want to learn about solar energy are invited to attend a workshop at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center on July 11. “Understanding Solar and Wind Energy for the Farm, Home, or Small Business” is presented by...

So you’ve decided to add solar to your home? Congratulations — after a short payback period, your solar energy system will provide you with years of free, clean, local energy you can feel good about using. Solar is a significant investment, so it makes sense to...

Q: I want to add solar to my home, but my neighbor, who is a board member of my neighborhood association, tells me that our neighborhood covenant doesn’t allow solar panels to be visible from the street. The problem is, my home faces south, so I really need my panels...

Environmental awareness and actions are everywhere around us these days. One eco-friendly practice many homeowners are turning to is the rooftop installation of solar panel systems, which are significantly cutting down energy uses and electricity costs. If you’re...