Browsing Posts tagged Solar Direct

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 [...]

Pyrite, better known as “fool’s gold,” was familiar to the ancient Romans and has fooled prospectors for centuries – but has now helped researchers at Oregon State University discover related compounds that offer new, cheap and promising options for solar energy. These new compounds, unlike some solar cell materials made from rare, expensive or toxic [...]

Are you tired of high electric bills? Tired of increasing utility costs? Solar power is now within the reach of most homeowners with rebates and tax incentives. Solar=Freedom from the utility company. These systems can be installed by the do-it-yourselfer with some basic knowledge, however, the wiring connections should be installed by a qualified electrical or [...]

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