With the air conditioning starting to phase out and the heat kicking in, this is the awkward time of year when it’s confusing to know whether to wear shorts and sandals or boots and sweaters. With pumpkin-spiced everything and football playing in the background, it’s no surprise...

Mother Nature doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of where you live in the United States, you’ve probably seen hundreds of pictures of damage due to hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, and rain downpours. Since solar panels are so conveniently placed outside atop an exposed roof, many...

Net metering is an opportunity for homeowners to have a consistent power source—even when the sun isn’t shining. Think about it. What if homeowners could only benefit from the solar power that is being generated right then? Not very effective. Net metering allows excess energy...

The cost of solar declines every year. With an increased emphasis on renewable energy,  there are many tax incentives and financial benefits that make solar much more affordable for the average homeowner. Many people wonder when the best time to go solar is. Should I wait to go...

Switching to solar power is a major decision. We understand that the solar switch is laced with number-crunching, Google searching, and neighbor prodding. As a serious investment, it’s your number one goal to understand fully the pros and cons. In this article we’ll discuss some...

The cries of “do this and you’ll save money” are heard widely across all platforms. It’s natural—and wise—to be skeptical of these trendy investment opportunities. Solar panels boast the same mantra—go solar and you’ll save money. Is there research to back up these claims? Does...

Solar energy and nighttime hours aren’t usually a match made in heaven. However, artist Daan Roosegaarde has found a way to create a new spin on solar. How? A solar bike path. Lit with solar-powered LED lights, the path twinkles brightly at night and provides locals an...

Picture this: You’re up at midnight watching the recent blockbuster you’ve been dying to see. It’s the final showdown between villain and hero. Everyone is on the edge of her seat. And then…the power clicks off. Wonderful. A power outage can be a source of concern for...

We’ve been hearing whispered rumors of solar roads for almost ten years. Where are they? Is there a future for solar roads? Although roads haven’t made a widespread appearance, a handful of universities and organizations have experimented with photovoltaic pavement including...

When life gives you 1,232 lemons, grab a homemade zip line and some energy from the sun and build a solar-powered mega car that crushes track records. At least that’s what former NASA engineer Mark Rober decided to do. And it worked.   On assignment from Volkswagen, Rober...