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Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint after hearing about Earth overshoot day or you’re scrambling for ways to save money after looking at your latest utility bill, solar panels offer a solution. Not only can you help the …

From Guest Blogger Steve Richards: Nine Reasons Australians Should Move to Solar Power Today Read More »

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Well my nickel-iron batteries have finally arrived from China on Friday afternoon. I have unpacked them and set them up and attached them to my system for their first charging. They are bigger than I imagined they would be — …

From Guest Blogger Brain McGowan: Using Nickel Iron Batteries to Store Energy from Solar and Wind Read More »

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Although the news may be filled with headlines about solar energy, solar incentives, and the benefits of going solar, many homeowners still have lots of questions about solar power, how it works, and the cost of its installation.  Solar is …

From Guest Blogger Tom Grant: Residential Solar Power: Answers to Your Common Questions Read More »

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Media Matters published this fantastic myth-busting report outlining the “facts and fantasies” on solar energy.  I’ll be sending this along to Bob Gourley, who hosted me on the terrific radio show “Issues Today” last week, but who steadfastly (and incorrectly) …

Media Matters Covers Solar Photovoltaics Read More »

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Queensland is known as the Sunshine State, so it only make sense that it’s paving the way when it comes to innovations in solar power. Queensland’s latest contribution to solar energy and solar power is the recently opened Global Change …

From a Guest Blogger: Solar Power in Queensland Gets the Thumbs up from Global Change Institute Read More »

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Most people know what solar power is. But there’s still plenty that we don’t know about the science. Some of the facts and the myths about solar energy get mixed up, which is why we’re going to share 5 definite …

From Guest Blogger Adam Stevens: Shedding a Little Light — Five Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Solar Power Read More »

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Having a desire to convert your homes to Solar Powered Homes? Well, certainly in today’s high tech savvy world it makes sense doing something for our environment. With each passing day, solar technology has become more affordable and practical. For …

From Guest Blogger Teacaus: Important Considerations about Solar Powered Homes Read More »

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From coast to coast, the cost of heating and cooling homes and providing energy to keep everything from computers to lights to hot water heaters up and running is rising. Meanwhile, we continue to burn fuels such as coal and …

From Guest Blogger Chris Long: Solar Power – Should You Buy or Lease? Read More »

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Going green could improve your business’s public image and, in some cases, help you lower costs. Every business needs to know these 5 important aspects about going green. Solar Panels are a Long-Term Investment Today’s solar panels are significantly more …

From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: What Every Business Needs to Know About Going Green Read More »

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High Tech Home Improvements that Improve the “Green” Value of Your HomeHigh Tech Home Improvements that Improve the “Green” Value of Your HomeThere are many high-tech home improvements you can make to your home that will, in turn, make it …

From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: High Tech Home Improvements that Improve the "Green" Value of Your Home Read More »

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