Tag Archives: solar electric
SunPower modules take top three positions in international yield test
Published in PV Tech Magazine, March 25, 2013: US-based module manufacturer SunPower has been ranked in the three top places in the PHOTON International 2012 module yield test. The company’s SPR-327NE-WHT-D module came in first place with an annual yield … Continue reading
Shade Issues? SunPower’s AC Solar Panel may be your answer
When people decide to go solar, they often have to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of various technology options: if you find a photovoltaic system that’s aesthetically pleasing, you might have to sacrifice efficiency, for example. Every house is different … Continue reading
85% of NY’s Electorate is Willing to Pay More for SOLAR
Income is not determinative of willingness to pay for more solar in New York. Fully 82% of lowest-income respondents interviewed (less than $30K/yr) indicate a willingness to pay something more. This is only slightly lower than the highest-income respondents ($100K/yr … Continue reading
Long Island Reaches a SOLAR Milestone
As the world celebrated Earth Day, a very worthy milestone was reached here on Long Island — the 5000th solar roof. “A decade ago Long Island had only a handful of rebated solar installations; it now has 5,000 solar roofs,” … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo calls for quadrupling solar in the state
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo made solar a priority in his “State of the State Address”. “In its first year, the NY-Sun Initiative will be capable of doubling the customer-sited photovoltaic capacity that was installed in 2011. By 2013, we estimate … Continue reading
New York Nudging Into Solar Leader Status
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2012 State of the State address on Wednesday, outlining an ambitious plan to drive four-fold growth in New York’s solar market by next year. “We have aggressively developed our hydroelectric resources and are making great … Continue reading
VALUE of SOLAR power about 10X MORE THAN COST
The monetary value of solar power could be as much as 10-times the cost, according to a recent Grist article by energy researcher John Farrell. Farrell, who works for the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, said solar power’s ability to reduce … Continue reading
How to choose a Solar Installer
According to NYSERDA (New York State Energy & Research Development Authority), it is best to choose an installer who has the following qualifications: Are their installers fully Trained, Licensed and Insured? Several manufacturers offer comprehensive training and every installer on … Continue reading
SEIA: Behind the Solyndra Headlines
Solar in America: Strong and Getting Stronger More than 100,000 Americans work in the solar industry, double the number since 2009. They work at more than 5,000 companies, the vast majority being small businesses, in every state. In the last … Continue reading
Hidden Cost Savings: The Top 9 Public Benefits Of Installing Solar Power
Even as the costs of solar power continue to decline, a widespread perception from the public and many policymakers that solar is “too expensive” remains stubbornly in place – much to the frustration of advocates and industry professionals. A new … Continue reading