2012 is looking to be a game changer for the solar market. Many had expected prices to firm up in 2011 given the fact that many players closed, however we didn’t see that happening. The influx of foreign (Chinese) panels have kept prices low. Prices for solar cells skidded 62 percent in 2011 as Chinese [...]
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2012 Is looking To Be Game Changer For The Solar Market
January 12, 2012
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Residential PV Acheives Grid Parity
December 20, 2011
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Researchers at Queen’s University recalculate the levelized cost of electricity, and find photovoltaics (PV) is the low-cost solution. But What Is Grid Parity? According to Wikipedia: Grid parity is the point at which alternative means of generating electricity produces power at a levelized cost that is equal to or less than the price of purchasing power [...]
“We slashed our Electric Bill from over $500 to only $140″
December 8, 2011
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Learn how this family achieved significant savings when they initiated a Solar Home MakeOver. They encourage everyone to take advantage of this highly informative, easy-to-read story of their journey toward energy independence. You can experience a green lifestyle transformation just as they did! See the Santiago’s inspiring story » Solar Home MakeOver
Up until now solar panels have fallen a little flat, literally. Whether they’re on a house or an industrial solar field in the desert, solar panels have always been one shape: flat. But the world’s not and there’s no reason why our solar panels should be either. Inspired by the way trees spread their leaves [...]
SolarWorld Applauds U.S. Department of Commerce’s Decision to Investigate Chinese Tactics in Exporting Solar
November 11, 2011
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SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer, is gratified that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined the company and its Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing represent a clear majority of the domestic manufacturing industry and found adequate cause for concern over Chinese solar export practices to initiate an intensive, year-long investigation. “We are pleased that [...]
