September 18, 2024

Powering Your Home the Green Way: Exploring Renewable Energy Options

September 18, 2024/ Kelly Pemberton

As the climate crisis intensifies, President Biden's Investing in America Agenda aims to drive a clean energy revolution. This initiative, backed by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is spurring historic levels of private investment in the United States. It is bringing manufacturing back to America after decades of offshoring and creating good-paying, union-clean energy jobs nationwide.

December 04, 2022

6 Tips for Choosing a Solar Panel Installer

December 04, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Over the past few years, we have seen a considerable increase in the number of people choosing to install solar panels on their property. One of the main reasons for this is because of the cost-of-living crisis. Many people are finding that heating their homes using conventional means such as electricity and gas is becoming increasingly expensive and they wish to find a cheaper alternative. In addition, with a desire to switch to more climate-friendly heating alternatives becoming a priority, solar panels tick a lot of boxes.

July 24, 2022

How Does Solar Energy Aid in the Reduction of Emissions?

July 24, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

There is a growing need for more energy in light of recent social and economic progress. We are all dependent on energy to fulfill our day-to-day requirements. As a direct result of this increased demand, there has been a rise in the use of fossil fuels, which has led to an increase in the number of carbon emissions. Consequently, increased demand has resulted in an overall rise in global temperatures.

March 20, 2022

The Pros and Cons of Solar Street Lights

March 20, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Solar street lights are becoming increasingly popular. Many places in the world are adapting to the newness and greenness that comes with this type of light. Many experts and environmentalists agree that solar street lights should replace conventional street lighting options.

February 20, 2022

Solar Energy: Fast Facts, Stats, and Trends You Need to Know

February 20, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Enrique Hormillo

Solar power is far from being a buzzword in the current times. On the contrary, it’s one of the most important breakthroughs in technology and dates back to the 19th century.

When it was discovered that sunlight could generate electricity, there wasn’t too much progress in identifying major uses for solar cells. During the next couple of centuries, research and development on solar technology and its applications would continue with more concrete results.

August 29, 2021

7 Things You Can Do to Maximize Your Home's Energy Efficiency When You Use Solar Power

August 29, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

When you’re trying to help the environment, converting to solar power is a great first step that a growing number of homeowners have taken. However, you can go further by being more careful about how your home uses power. By conserving energy, you can stretch the power your solar panels produce. You may even be able to turn around and sell excess power back to your utility company. This is usually applied as a credit on your monthly bill. However, in order to be as energy efficient as possible, you need to be smart about how you use power in your home.

January 03, 2021

Green Roofing: Why You Should Have Solar Panels

January 03, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Sheryl Wright

Solar Panels are All the Rage

With the growing global popularity and necessity for green and sustainable energy, there is no doubt that you have seen solar panels on houses and buildings in your local area and beyond. Solar panels have become even more popular in the last few years, and many people may wonder why. You may have heard that solar panels can lower your energy bills and that they are good for the planet, but you may wonder if they are right for you and your home. In this article, you will find some helpful information that will enable you to make a decision about whether or not you should invest in solar energy.

March 17, 2018

Servicing and Upkeep of Solar Panels – Solar Power Services

March 17, 2018/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Sara Oliver

Solar panels are by nature designed to withstand everything that nature can throw at them and are therefore low maintenance items. That’s the point – low maintenance, not no maintenance. Anything, no matter how well engineered, must take account of Mother Nature.

The cleaning of solar panels is very important to the output of your solar system. Think of a clean car windscreen versus a windscreen that has not been cleaned in 6 months.

Dust build-up during the summer months can result in 5-10% loss of your entire solar energy system. It is recommended that you have your modules expertly cleaned, using only the right materials to ensure system optimisation.

There are a few obvious things that you can pay attention to ensure the most efficient output of your system.

July 27, 2017

How to Choose the Best Solar Panels

July 27, 2017/ Kelly Pemberton

Solar panels are the best way to get your power for free. And while they're built to last for 25 years or more, it'll take some time to recoup your investment — and not every manufacturer or installer will be around as long. An engineer and a solar expert confirmed our findings: The best panels have efficiency ratings that pack a powerful punch and come from manufacturers with a proven track record.

Reviews.com, a small group of obsessive consumers, dedicated months to finding which solar panels were worth it, and which ones were a waste of money. They evaluated 188 contenders and found 5 top picks.

September 17, 2015

Going Solar: look before you leap (then leap!)

September 17, 2015/ Kelly Pemberton

According to the “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018” report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre, 2017 was the 8th year in a row that investment in renewables exceeded $200 billion. Most of this investment has been in solar and wind energy. As a result, the cost of solar energy has become cheaper and easier to implement by businesses and individuals alike.