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PG&E chose Skytech for their employee’s discount home solar program.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.Could Solar-Powered Money Be the Next Big Thing?
One of the advantages of solar energy is that it is growing in popularity so quickly. Soon, people who have invested in this energy source may be able to cash in using a new form of crypto-currency that is very similar to Bitcoins. The company behind this initiative...
New Innovative Technologies to Propel Solar Energy Forward
Solar energy technology is a growing industry. New technologies are necessary in this forward- thinking industry that provides alternative renewable energy resources to a growing consumer world. As technologies change, the solar power system will increase to include...
London Finds Unique Ways to Incorporate Solar Power into Existing Infrastructures
With increasing costs and limited energy resources, big cities and already existing businesses within those cities use massive amounts of energy to run. Globally, cities increasingly need to find ways to cut back on consumption and costs. The advantages of solar...
India Announces Plans to Replace Diesel-Powered Water Pumps with Solar Panels
India has announced plans to use the advantages of solar energy to replace up to 26 million fossil fuel-powered groundwater pumps. These pumps, which are used to transfer water to fields for irrigation, rely on diesel fuel that creates a significant impact on the...
Could Self-Cleaning Solar Panels Be the Next Big Thing?
One of the challenges for solar panel kits is that they require regular cleaning. Depending on the size of your solar panel array and the height of your home, this can be a daunting task. A recent announcement of new technology for solar panels could make it easier...
Hawaiian Power Companies Warn of Saturation
Last year (2013) was a big one for rooftop solar power system installations in Hawaii. Thanks to the installation of more than 17 thousand solar power units, more than 129 megawatts of capacity were added to the Hawaiian, Maui and Hawaii Electric Light Company grids....
Solar Energy Becoming a Viable Option in Many States
Solar Energy Becoming a Viable Option in Many States Solar energy has been around for a long time, but only in the past few decades has it become a major contender for households seeking to save money and the environment. Environmentalists have touted the benefits of...
MIT Researchers Develop New Method of Increasing Solar Panel Efficiency
MIT Researchers Develop New Method of Increasing Solar Panel Efficiency Although researchers already know how solar panels work, they are attempting to make them more efficient with their latest research project. MIT experts say that they might be able to increase the...
Solar Panels and the Polar Vortex
The recent polar vortex that left many people in the Midwest and Northeast without power may cause people to rethink their solar power strategy. The fact is that solar panels for home use are still usable during snowy weather, as long as you know how to care for your...
Solar Power to Reduce Costs of Sewage Treatment Plant Operations
Sewage treatment plants require a large amount of electricity to operate effectively. Sourcing energy from traditional energy providers can be extremely expensive, and those costs are passed on to taxpayers. Solar power is being harnessed in the Washington DC area to...