Cut Costs of Solar Power by Reducing Permitting Fees
Solar panels are an investment, even with incentives, tax rebates and the recent falling prices. Yet, there is one area in which costs of solar power can be reduced – trimming permitting fees and...
View ArticleTools to Help You Switch to Solar Power
Going solar is easier for homeowners with a few key resources. Here are a couple of tools to help you switch to solar power with less hassle and expense: 1. Tap into Solar Incentives One of my...
View ArticleSolar Powered Parking Meters
Cities and other municipalities are increasingly turning to solar power for energy requirements associated with street lights, traffic signals and even reader boards. To this list, you can now add...
View ArticleUsing Solar Power at its Source: Distributed Generation
The term “distributed generation,” may not be understood by the average homeowners, but if you install residential solar panels, that is exactly what you will be utilizing. When people generate and...
View ArticleSolar Powered Netbook Computer from Samsung
Samsung's solar powered computer The world is on the move and increasingly has little time to plug in devices to recharge them. Solar cell phones are reality, and now you can buy a solar powered...
View ArticleSee Through Solar Power: Solar Cells for Windows
Recently, one of the most exciting developments in solar technology allows for see through solar power. Invisible solar cells for windows could allow homeowners to switch to solar without the hassle...
View ArticleSolar Power Installations Increase in 2012
So far, 2012 is turning out to be a bright year for solar power. Installations of the renewable energy resource have increased by 69% so far this year, according to Clean Edge’s report Clean Energy...
View ArticleSolar Powered Food Trucks: Sustainable, Low-Impact Fast Food
Solar Powered Food Trucks use energy from the sun to power refrigerators, stoves and more Here in my hometown of Bend, Oregon, we love to stroll downtown mid-day to see what food trucks are out on the...
View ArticleSolar Powered Lawnmower: Use Solar Energy Rather Than Fuel
Solar Powered Lawnmower One of the original solar gadgets – a solar powered lawnmower – is now being manufactured by “Driven by Solar.” The eco friendly lawnmower uses batteries that are charged by...
View ArticleSolar Powered Ice Cream Truck Keeps Treats Cool with Heat from the Sun
Solar Powered Ice Cream Truck Recently, we blogged about solar powered food trucks. This new trend combines the convenience of corner restaurants (with far tastier fare than fast food) with free solar...
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