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Skytech Mission and Difference

Our Mission is to provide solar for everyone, regardless of income and being a positive influence in the community. This video illustrates how we differ.
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Japan Takes on Large Solar Power Challenge

As more and more countries try to find ways to combat pollution, they are turning to solar power. Japan has announced an aggressive plan to build a new solar power plant that will be one of the largest in the world when complete. The new solar power system is expected...

Could the Next Solar Panel Revolution be Made of Paper?

Could the Next Solar Panel Revolution be Made of Paper? As scientists learn more about how solar panels work, they are able to create better, cheaper, and more efficient technology for producing solar power. The latest breakthrough in harnessing this renewable energy...

Next Generation Solar Panels Even More Efficient

Solar panels for your home may be even more efficient in the near future, according to an article at ScienceDirect. Currently, the component of the solar panel that transports the sun’s energy is made primarily of silicon, but that may change in the near future. A...

Cost of Installation Only Solar Drawback

The cost of solar panels installation is now the only thing preventing solar from being as affordable as conventional energy, according to an international consulting firm. Eclareon analyzed the cost of solar energy on the open market in Spain, Italy and Germany, and...

Solar Energy on Cloudy Days

There has been a lot of effort made to distort the solar energy facts. To help debunk some of the lies, half-truths and misconceptions, here are some realities about solar power: Solar Power Works on Cloudy Days Anyone who has ever gotten a sun burn on a cloudy day...

Why Choose Solar Energy?

Many people write off solar energy, saying that the disadvantages of a solar power system outweigh the advantages. But the pros and cons of solar energy are rapidly evolving, making solar energy a more attractive option than ever before. One of the first complaints...

Install a Charging Station for Your Electric Car

Installing a charging station for your electric car can be one of the biggest upfront costs for using green technology. Plugging your electric car into a standard electrical outlet is not the way to take advantage of these greater commuter cars. Besides, are you...

Is Solar Power Affordable?

You’ve probably seen solar power system panels on homes and businesses. They look pretty interesting, but they must cost a fortune. After all, when you consider what you pay for electricity, the cost to produce your own solar energy should be about the same or more....

Would Your Home Benefit from Solar Energy Panels?

Many people are choosing to have solar panel kits installed at their homes. This is not just an effort to go green or save the environment. There are also benefits to homeowners and the community. Solar panels are installed to capture sunlight which is then converted...

The US Army Goes Green with Solar Panels

Fort Carson is home to 19,000 military personnel, and with a base that big, there is a lot of demand for energy. The government is spearheading an initiative to install a solar power system at the base that will produce 3,200 MWh every year. For the Army, this isn't...