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University of Arizona and Solarmax Test Solar Panel Placement

The University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2 has teamed up with an Arizona firm called Solarmax to test a new way to mount solar panels so they can be deployed over mine tailings and landfills.  Ordinarily landfills and abandoned mines are left as wasted earth space, often more of a hazard than any potential benefit.  The University [...]

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Solar Power for Energy (Kindle Edition)

“Save Money & At The Same Time Save The Environment By Powering Up With Solar Power For Energy! It’s Time To Do YOUR Bit For The Planet!”You have probably heard about solar power and how it is the new and upcoming alternative energy source of the future. It’s just not a buzzword anymore. It is [...]

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Solar Panels and the Return on Investment

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If there is good news for the consumer who wants to “go green” it is that the cost of solar panels is beginning to come down.  With federal and state tax incentives many in some areas of the country are finding that solar power is becoming more and more affordable.
It is not absolutely necessary to [...]

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California Has Promises to Keep, Causes Solar Slowdown

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Thirteen solar plants and wind farms are being returned to the earth so to speak.  A million acres purchased with mostly private funds and donated to the government for safe keeping has been at issue. 
It seems that the desert land was deemed to be set aside for Mojave monuments.  However, in 2005 President George W. Bush [...]

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Solar Panel Manufacturers Moving to China

Solar panel manufacturing jobs are moving to China.  One of the major solar panel plants in the U.S., Evergreen Solar is moving its assembly plant to China. 
According to a report from the Boston Globe:
Little more than a year after cutting the ribbon at a new factory in Devens built with more than $58 million in [...]

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The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems (Paperback)

The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic [...]

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Make Your Own Electricity with Solar Panels

There are kits for making your own solar panels.  However, if you are ready to try solar but not quite ready to build your own panels.  There are wonderful values to be found on solar panels all across the Internet.  Below are a few of our favorite selections.

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Federal Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters

What you need to know about getting your federal tax credit for your solar water heater:

The federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of the equipment.
All ENERGY STAR solar water heaters qualify for the federal tax credit.
The solar water heater must be in service (in use) before December 31, 2016.

According to Energy Star Government Tax [...]

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Build Your Own Solar Water Heater

While a 100% solar powered house may be out of the question at this time, one of the best places to start to save money is with a solar water heater.
Heating water for showers, baths, the dishwasher, or other uses is one of the biggest contributors to our monthly electric bills.  In fact, according to [...]

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