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31
May

The Solar Choice: What is the Better Investment?

The decision to choose solar power is an easy one; there is no debate that paying less for electricity is a great idea. What is often misrepresented to homeowners is information advising how homeowners should be getting access to residential solar power. The two main options are either through a solar service contract or product purchase. In solar service, the

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31
May

Inside Your Solar System: Top 3 Components

The solar system consists of all the planets that orbit the sun, not to mention moons, asteroids, comets, dust, etc. etc. etc. It’s quite complex, which is why you studied it for hours back in elementary school science class and why NASA still studies it today. Good news — residential solar systems are simpler! Three main components are required to

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31
May

Top Solar Terms and Acronyms

Welcome to the world of solar power, a place that can sometimes be foreign to newcomers. There’s new lingo to learn, but we’ve got you covered with the basics. Terms: Array The Oxford Dictionary defines “array” as an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to solar panels –

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31
May

5 Steps to Solar Service

The sun rises, the sun sets. What more do you need? When it comes to harnessing solar power, a little bit more. But you don’t have to go it alone. These 5 factors should be second nature to your solar provider. Step 1: Comprehensive calculations There are three elements to consider before choosing solar power. Tilt is the angle of

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31
May

5 Top Solar Myths Revealed

You already know solar power is good for the environment and your pocketbook. So what’s holding you back? Perhaps it’s a matter of the rumor mill. Below, we shine some light on the most common myths. Solar doesn’t work unless you live in the sunny south or along the coast We’re told to slather on sunscreen even when it’s shady

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31
May

10 Fast Facts by the Numbers About Sun

It’s feisty, fiery, mysterious, misunderstood, worshipped and feared. It’s the stuff of legend, folklore, gods and goddesses. Mythology and deities aside, there’s a lot of science behind the sun. NASA has been studying the sun in some shape, form or fashion for decades and there’s still a lot to learn. Here’s what we know for sure about Earth’s hottest commodity:

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31
May

Put it Where the Sun Shines: What You Need to Know about HOA Rules

When the White House went solar, did President Barack Obama have to argue with a homeowner’s association or maneuver through restricted covenants? Probably not, but plenty of homeowners do. Here’s what you need to know about residential solar system restrictions. Solar access rights Despite several attempts to pass a bill through the House of Representatives and the Senate, a federal

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31
May

The World’s Brightest Lights

According to National Geographic, more power from the sun reaches the Earth in a single hour than can be used in an entire year. Clearly, the star at the center of our solar system is also a star at the center of our solar power systems. Solar energy is potentially a worldwide endeavor — and some countries are on fire

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