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Industry happenings, press releases, and updates about everything solar.PG&E
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.Solar Power Comes to the Las Vegas Strip
Solar Power Comes to the Las Vegas Strip When it comes to cities that use a lot of power, Las Vegas usually comes to mind. With all the neon signs on the Las Vegas Strip, there is a lot of electricity being used to attract visitors to stay and play. The iconic...
Walgreen’s Improves Upon Commitment to Renewable Energy
Walgreen's, a pharmacy chain based in Illinois, has a long history of seeking renewable energy and sustainability for its stores. Currently, Walgreen's has around 150 locations that receive 15 to 20 percent of their power through solar panel kits. A new store in...
California Home Buyers Willing to Pay More for Solar Panel-Equipped Homes
While solar panels are not popular everywhere in the US, in California, homebuyers see the value in buying homes with solar panel kits already installed. If you are a California homeowner, you may want to take notice of the new research that examined the preferences...
Solar Panel Clothing May Be the Way of the Future
Solar Panel Clothing May Be the Way of the Future Solar panels for home use are growing in popularity, but the potential of solar energy truly has unlimited possibilities. Recently, a fashion designer figured out a way to manufacture clothing with built-in solar...
How to Finance Your Solar Panel Installation
There is an appeal to powering your home or business with solar energy. It is cleaner and costs less than conventional energy sources. It takes you out of being reliant on the big utility companies for your energy. The problem is that a system big enough to make an...
The Basics on How Solar Panels Work
The Basics on How Solar Panels Work Solar panels have been around for quite a while, now, but most people still do not understand exactly how they work. A simple explanation would be to say that solar panels collect the radiation from the sun and convert it into...
Lobbying Group Seeks to Penalize Solar Power Customers
ALEC, a powerful lobbying group, wants solar panel system users to pay more for the privilege of having solar power, and is seeking to block clean energy bills that encourage the use of renewable energy sources. The pending legislation sponsored by the group is...
Can the Moon Provide Solar Energy on Earth?
Can the Moon Provide Solar Energy on Earth? While we typically think of our solar power coming directly from the sun, scientists and engineers in China are looking at new answers to the question, "how does solar energy work?" They are proposing a new project that...
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About EVs
The idea of owning an electric car has a certain appeal, but many people are reluctant to make the switch from the gasoline-driven models to all-electric vehicles or EVs. They might be less reluctant to take the leap if they knew more about the vehicles, how they work...
Growth in the Number of Charging Stations for Electric Cars across the Country
Living “green” or “off the grid” has propelled many people to purchase electric cars. The number may be growing slowly, but it is growing just the same. Every day, more and more people are turning to electric cars as an alternative to the gas-guzzling,...