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One Stop Green Completes Install for 2.5kW Solar PV and Solar Hot Water System in Alexandria, VA

Published by fnever on May 31st, 2012 - in Knowledge Base


Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

After conducting an initial survey and identifying the ideal area for a system, , an online retailer for energy efficient products and installer of solar systems for residential and commercial properties, has completed the installation of a 2.5kW Solar PV and Solar Thermal system for hot , which includes the expansion for additional modules.

Beginning in late 2011, One Stop Green was contacted by a who was interested in making a new they were building in Alexandria, Virginia, entirely green and energy efficient. One Stop Green sent out a sales associate who walked the through the entire process beginning with a site survey when the home was still in the phase of construction. From there, One Stop Green worked with the to determine a budget and identify those items that are most important to the eventual owner of the home. The was aware that energy prices will steadily continue to rise and a small solar PV system in conjunction with a solar hot water system to provide hot water for the home would help to mitigate those high electricity costs.

After working to prioritize the homebuilder?s requests, One Stop Green developed the plans for a 2.5kW system that would produce approximately 3,991 kWh annually, or about 40% of the home?s energy usage along with a solar thermal package that would provide hot water for the entire home. Because historic consumption rates we?re not available, One Stop Green used surrounding homes to determine consumption rates and estimate production that will offset electricity usage. As prices become cheaper and more incentives become available in this area, the homebuilder wanted to give the option to the eventual homeowner to be able to expand their system, which is why One Stop Green installed additional flash mounts so as to prevent unnecessary associated with installation of more modules. The homebuilder was so happy with the overall install of the solar PV and hot water systems ? the first in the neighborhood, and potential to save money for the homeowner on their energy bills that they have asked One Stop Green to return once construction is complete to offer additional products such as energy saving LED light bulbs, water saving toilets, faucets, and rain water harvesting systems to make this home as energy efficient as possible.

One Stop Green, LLC facilitates environmentally friendly improvements to residential and commercial properties through distribution of green, energy efficient products and services. They offer every product needed for sustainable energy independence enabling homeowners, businesses and commercial property owners to master their usage by reducing waste and implementing efficient energy consumption methods. Their goal is to provide user friendly and practical long-term solutions to existing inefficiencies and their carefully selected products and professional installers offer a higher level of satisfaction and service for their customers.

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How rising prices on silver affecting solar market

Published by fnever on May 29th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

Article by Kyles Humphrey

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The article provides information about increased prices of silver and its influence on solar world. One should know basic things before planning to invest in .

Increasing prices of silver is a headache for solar industry. According to the surveys, it has been declared that its makers around 11% of the world’s silver supply. One reason is that it is a major element that helps to conduct electricity in solar-panels. Market studies say that silver price is soaring at high-speed. It has touched 74% to .30 a troy ounce on average from .24 last year’s cost.

Market scenario depicts that increased prices on silver have greatly influenced solar market where prices of solar cells have dropped up to 27%. The prices will become lesser if each will not contain around 20gms of silver. Such things have completely affected production in companies such as AG (SWV) and LDK Solar Co. which are well-known to provide solar power at competitive rate.

The chief executive of the Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Shawn Qu stated that Silver plate is used as the front-side contact material in solar cells. Increased silver prices have enhanced a challenge to provide at cost-effective price. In June, the solar prices were estimated to reduce from .80 to .49, but the market didn’t support favourable situation even thought after increasing production and reducing incentives.

As a result of rising silver prices, many companies have planned to reduce silver . Qu stated that Canadian Solar uses silver paste to make circuit used on the front of its solar cell. Therefore, increasing prices of silver have added increment from 25% to 4% in the cost of solar panels. Because of soaring prices, the Company’s margins are getting affected to 17% plus as compared to its cost of production.

In April 2011, silver prices touched about .44 an ounce. But now the prices have dropped down like anything. But in future, if silver prices again start shooting up like earlier, the companies will have to add from 13% to 15% of extra cost in the producing a single solar panel. According to the Washington-based trade group Silver Institute, the supply of silver has increased from 922.2 million to 1.06 billion.

In recent times, the solar company is trying to reduce its silver consumption. Some of the companies are trying to use thinner wiring in solar cells. These thin-film solar panels will give tough completion to those companies that manufacture high-film solar panels. To replace silver, a spokesman in the First Solar Inc. (FSLR) said that the company has manufactured a solar cell with cadmium-telluride rather than the polysilicon used in typical .

Efforts have been taken to reduce increasing silver prices. One reason is that the customers have to bear at the end.

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CeNano.net Helps Prepare Homeowners for Warmer Summer Months with these Green Energy Tips

Published by fnever on May 24th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base


() May 23, 2012

Research from the University of California, San Diego recently showed that homes using stay five degrees cooler in the summer than those with direct sun exposure, which was welcome news as warmer summer months quickly approach, said Thomas , CEO for CeNano.net.

Click here to learn how using a cleaning product like CeNano?s Nanotol has been shown to improve efficiency by as much as 20 .

Dirt cannot attach as easily to solar panels treated with Nanotol, which means the surface stays clean longer and produces more energy, Uen said.

?Using Nanotol is also a to protect your solar panel investment from deterioration over time,? he said.

Nanotol is an easily applied surface coating that protects solar panels from weather, dust and other harmful elements. Not cleaning solar panels may cause reduced energy efficiency and shorten the length of time that panels remain effective. Once Nanotol is applied, there is no need to clean the panels as often. For three years the CeNano product will seal and protect panels.

Uen said that installing solar panels to a helps lower electricity bills all year. Solar panels are used to generate heat, electricity and light.

Although installing solar panels requires an investment, it will pay off over time, Uen said.

is one of the most popular forms of renewable energy being used today as many states, cities and utility companies offer incentives and tax rebates for using alternative forms of energy.

Uen had these tips for people who are trying to protect the environment while staying cool this summer:

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How Does Solar Power Work? – A Quick Overview

Published by fnever on May 22nd, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How does solar ,” there are really three main concepts you need to understand: how solar works, how other people it, and how you can it in your own .  In this article, I’ll touch on each of these concepts and you’ll come away with a better understanding of the is collected and used.

How Does Solar Power Work?

is collected by photovoltaic (“photo-vol-tay-ick”) cells which are made (partially) of silicone, are installed in panels, and are placed in areas that receive a lot of direct sunshine– typically, a person’s roof.  When the sun beats down on these , negatively charged neutrons are dislodged from the silicone of each cell.  These neutrons are trapped by a magnetic field and then harvested by tiny wires in the silicone to form an electric current, which can then be put to productive use.  Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to live in a hot climate to be able to use solar power; you just have to be in an area that receives a good amount of sunshine.

How Do People Use Solar Power?

The same way they use any other electricity!  People use solar energy to power their entire homes from running their conditioners and hot heaters, to powering their light bulbs and major appliances.  If you generate more electricity than you use, you can actually get your electric meter to run backward, and the electric company will send you a check at the end of the month rather than a bill!

How Can You Use Solar Power In Your Own Home?

If you’re interested in installing solar panels and running your home on clean energy, you have two options: you can either hire a company to install a commercially made solar system, or you can build your own system.  Installing a commercial system is hassle-free– someone else does it for you!– and the cost greatly depends on how much electricity your household uses.  Typically, a commercial system costs between ,000 and ,000.  The cost of building your own system is much less– about 0.  The construction and installation of such a system takes about two days.

If you’ve ever wondered, “how does solar power work,” now you know.

And now that you understand more clearly how it works and how it’s put to use, you’re in a much better position to weigh the options available to you and make an informed decision on how to best incorporate it into your own home.

To learn how to build your own solar panels, visit http://www.GetSolarAndWindEnergy.com?q=howsolarworks

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Solar Renewable Energy Programs

Published by fnever on May 20th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

Massachusetts is certainly making great progress in the development of new and better solar technologies. The city is one of the front-runners when it comes to generation in the country. Researchers are constantly engaged in development of new and advanced devices meant to harness solar energy in a better .

Solar Program

More than 22 megawatts of electricity is produced in Massachusetts of the 2000 solar installations. The first thing that comes to the mind while discussing is the Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program. The PV’s or Photovoltaic’s that are basically the which are capable of converting solar energy to electricity cost a lot. The high set up cost forbade millions to set up and solar energy. Keeping this in mind, rebate was offered on the set up cost under the Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program.

A sum of million was proposed and the target was set as 27 megawatt of energy. A of people applied for the scheme in order to avail money to go solar without spending a penny. The budget was soon exhausted and is the main reason why the state is one of the frontrunners when it comes to solar renewable energy. The target for the state is the generation of 400 MW by the year 2020.

Solar Renewable Energy MA – Rebates and Incentives

The state government is offering a number of different programs that encourage the use of alternate sources of energy and becoming more power efficient.

Personal Tax Credit

If you have a installed, you can get 15 percent off on state tax credit with a maximum limit of 00.

Sales Tax

You do not need to pay any sales tax on the solar system.

Property Tax

You do not need to pay any property tax on your solar panels for the next 20 years of installation. After the period, the value of panels would have depreciated to the extent that there would not be any kind of rise in property tax.

Factors to be considered in Solar renewable energy MA

The rebate on the installation of solar panels in the Commonwealth State Rebate Program depends on a number of different factors. These include

- Your Income

- Value of your home

- The place of manufacture of the solar panels

- The maximum rebate on offer is ,000 irrespective of your financial condition

- The state would only be paying for a calculation based on maximum 5KW system.

Based on the same, here are the details,

- The base incentive that you would receive irrespective of your home value and monthly income is 0 per kilowatt.

- If your home value is moderate or the household income is less than 120 percent of the median income than you are entitled to get another 0 per kilowatt.

-   In case your solar panels or inverter and produced in the state, you can get an additional 0 per kilowatt.

- Regardless of the size of your home or income level, you are entitled for 30 percent federal tax credit.
 

If you would like to know more about this, you can visit the site at the following URL provided: Solar renewable energy MA

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Is China To Blame For US Solar Industry Woes? New Report Analyzes US-China Solar Trade Case, What China?s Doing Right and Why Steep Tariffs Might Do More Harm than Good

Published by fnever on May 17th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base


Phoenix, Arizona () May 16, 2012

A new published today by ChinaGlobalTrade., titled ??s and the US Anti-Dumping/Anti-Subsidy Case? analyzes the US- solar trade case and explores the question: Is to blame for US solar manufacturers? woes?

The report presents 23 figures and 9 tables which ? along with all of the content in the report as well as audio and video recordings ? are free for journalists, bloggers, researchers, and others to under the Creative Commons license. Also available online are a video interview with Gordon Brinser, President of , and an audio interview with Jigar Shah, President of the Coalition for Affordable .

U. S. solar manufacturing industry drops, China?s soars

The report notes that and module manufacturers in the US have had a tough few years. Between 2008 and 2011, the price of and modules plummeted 70 percent. Since 2010, twelve US solar manufacturing companies have had to lay off workers, shutter factories, or close down altogether.

At the same time, China?s solar manufacturers have grown incredibly. In 2001, China produced 1 percent of the world?s solar cells and modules. By 2010, China firms produced nearly half.

According to the report, China?s ?meteoric? rise to the top does not necessarily mean that the Chinese government has been illegally subsidizing its solar manufacturers. Chinese manufacturers? super-low prices don?t necessarily mean they?re dumping product below the cost of production.

Illegal subsidies and dumping are the central claims of SolarWorld and six other US-based solar manufacturers who petitioned the US Department of Commerce for relief from allegedly subsidized and dumped imports of Chinese-made solar cells and modules in the solar trade case.

Sorting out fact from fiction

The aim of the ChinaGlobalTrade.com report is to sort out facts and well-founded opinions from unfounded opinions and half truths, to discern the role that subsidies have played, and to explore the other factors that might give China?s producers a legitimate competitive advantage.

?The stakes are high,? said Molly Castelazo, Director of ChinaGlobalTrade.com. ?For one thing, countervailing (anti-subsidy) duties, if high enough, could dramatically affect the solar industry in the US and around the world, as could anti-dumping tariffs. There are potentially severe unintended consequences of any policy action in this case ? or inaction, for that matter.?

Highlights from the report include:

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Saint-Gobain?s Engineered Stone Grenite

Published by fnever on May 15th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base


, () May 10, 2012

-Gobain has achieved GREENGUARD and for its Grenite

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Solar Panels for Swimming Pools

Published by fnever on May 13th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

Article by Ernesto Maitim

Recognized nowadays as one of the most important sources, is widely tapped as a source by many various solar devices and gadgets now available in the market.

One common sun-powered is the residential , the of which is mainly focused in running the consumer’s appliances as well as light machines. Likewise, there are now other devices that run via the energy from the sun such as the solar outdoor lights and the RV solar panels. Worth mentioning as popular solar powered gadgets are laptop computers, watches, clocks and calculators.

If you own a pool, then one useful gadget that can effectively compliment it is the solar for . Its mechanism is quite similar to that of the solar panels. It works by gathering and creating power from the sun in order to heat up the water of the swimming pool. How do solar panels for work? Instead of electrical power, heat is created and pumped to the pool’s heat exchanger, which is actually an important part of the heating system.

If you want to maximize the benefits that you can get from swimming pool solar panels, it is a must that they are properly positioned and installed. You have to look for the area where the sun will shine of the solar panels at its maximum. Avoid areas where shades and shadows might fall on the arrays, which in effect will block sunshine.

There are indeed a lot of quality tested solar panels for pools that can be bought from the market today. You only have to purchase the best and most reliable one that can provide you with the alternative heating source for the water of your pool.

For more interesting and engaging articles and discussions on solar panels for pools, solar fountain pumps and solar gadgets in general, do visit our Floating Solar Fountains blog.

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Solar Energy Power – The Advancement Towards Green Living

Published by fnever on May 10th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

Article by Shane Green

For decades countless inhabitants on Earth have worshiped the sun in some . This is not hard to understand if you think about the reality that we all could very well not live without it. Certainly, there is no source as immediately attainable or perhaps available as that offered by the sun.

Solar Energy Power has jumped to the lead when it comes to . Solar power plants are being built around the globe. The reason is pretty simple. We can no longer depend on age old power sources such as oil, fossil fuel, lumber, and gas to support us all in the foreseeable future.

Solar energy is an renewable energy supply that includes taking the radiant light energy released by the sunrays and transforming it directly into electrical current.

Since the middle of the twentieth century, the ability to harness and also utilize solar energy has considerably enhanced, making it conceivable for households and also corporations to make use of this renewal energy source instead to depend on more standard options of creating energy.

Solar energy is explained as the variety of green energy offered by the sun that is harnessed and also utilized to create electric power. It is believed that by 2025, 10 of the world’s energy will be produced by .

Solar energy systems can be very expensive to install. On the other hand, there are a number of regional, , and national tax rewards and incentives that can support to cover the charge, but it it’s still a bit initial expense.

Solar energy technologies offer a fresh, alternative and domestic energy source. Ride the green energy trend with instruction onsite as well as on the internet. Solar energy is utilized to heat in heating systems. heating system is usually the 2nd major home energy expenditure, costing the average family around 0, annualy.

Solar power systems are a viable alternative energy source, both environmentally and economically. Currently, there is a desire for allocating elevated resources in solar study. Compared to the previous forms of depletable energy (coal, oil, nuclear), solar energy provides a clean alternative form of power.

Current standard cells have a theoretical maximum efficiency of 31 percent because of the electronic qualities of the silicon material. But new components, arranged in novel methods can evade that limit, with a few multilayer cells reaching 34 percent effectiveness.

Solar energy panels are able to develop a flow of electrons or perhaps in different words electrical power, as they collect protons from the sun’s rays, which in turn displace neutrons as the building of electricity process.

Solar energy panels can be obtained in two means, professionally or homemade. To put it simply your solar panel gathers the sun’s energy that is turned into electricity for your home. Solar energy panels are environment friendly and produce no pollution while making electricity.

Solar energy facts are important reminders why we should pursue it and make sure we’re considering it for our homes, company and local community for a possible supply to respond our growing need for power. Solar energy facts are conveniently available on the internet.

The sunlight is continual that offers more energy potential than we could ever hope to use on this planet. Solar Energy Power as well as a number of other environment friendly energy resources will certainly one day support us all and change the way we make use of energy.

It will take time to get it proper, nevertheless when we do, our planet will be a much better place because of it. So, prepare yourself today with helpful solar energy details and guides.

Shane Green had been involved in a number of credible and extensive researches about alternative energy sources. Over the time, he accumulated many important tips and facts about Solar Energy Power. Read and learn more from his articles on his about solar energy.










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Sullivan Solar Power Stands Up in Recent Statewide Net Metering Debate

Published by fnever on May 8th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base


, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

The solar energy industry has come together to dispute the investor owned utility companies? efforts to destabilize the net metering . This , effective in its current form since 1998, has enabled over 100,000 systems to be connected to the grid. Various entities, including schools, businesses, water districts, and homeowners receive fair credit for the electricity their systems provide to the grid through net-metering.

However, the utilities are refuting a Public Utilities Proposed Decision which would require them to comply with the legislature?s directives. At is the cap, or number of systems that can be installed in California. Currently the law states that ratepayers are permitted to install under net-metering until such time that the amount of power installed is equal to 5 of the sum of peak demand of each customer in a given utility territory. The utilities argue that the number of systems should be limited to only 5 of the utility?s peak demand. This slight difference in language would result in a halving of the amount of solar that could be deployed in the . Should the utilities succeed in rebuking the and State Legislature on this issue, there will be a negative impact on solar employees, companies, and producers.

Dan Sullivan, president of San Diego-based solar company Sullivan Solar Power has recently entered the fray to oppose the utilities? unwillingness to comply with statute. Sullivan has ventured to San Francisco, most recently on May 3rd, to meet with the Public Utilities Commission and express his company?s concerns in person. As witnessed in similar cases it is rare for a local solar integrator to engage the Public Utilities Commission on Statewide issues. This is generally left to industry associations. However, Sullivan recognizes his actions as vital to ensure that his customers and employees will continue to benefit from the opportunities that solar energy has to offer.

?I can?t just sit back and watch all our hard work come under fire for the benefit of the utilities. I have over 50 employees who depend on my company to support their families and I am not about to let them down by staying quiet. The State of California has aggressive and admirable renewable energy goals which will help move us towards a more sustainable future. If we allow the utilities to undermine the legislature by not adhering to the Net-metering rules, our goals will not be reached,? said Sullivan.

The solar community as a whole has rallied to encourage the Public Utilities Commission to compel the utilities to comply. Proponents of solar energy such as Vote Solar, CALSEIA (California Solar Energy Industries Association) and SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) are working hard to make the Commission aware of the severe impacts that the industry will face. To date, over 36,000 support letters have been sent to the CPUC encouraging the commissioners to enforce compliance with net-metering law.

?People care deeply about this issue. They want California to continue to go solar, and they agree that Californian?s should get fair credit for doing so,? said Annie Carmichael, Policy Director at the grassroots organization Vote Solar. ?We hope that state policymakers will listen to their constituents and ensure continued access to this energy bill-saving, job-creating backbone of California?s growing solar economy.?

Opponents of the large utilities are encouraged by the efforts of the community members paired with those of industry leaders such as Dan Sullivan. They understand that the efforts must continue to flourish in order to successfully overcome the large utilities stabs at the solar sector. While the debate rages on at the Commission to get the utilities to comply with the letter of the law, the utilities have introduced a new bill which would change the law for their benefit. To these propositions Sullivan adds, ?For most, when faced with the prospect of either adhering with the law or breaking it, they choose to adhere. With the utilities, they try to change the law rather than comply. I am hopeful both the legislature and Commission let the utilities know that times are changing. Solar is here to stay and they are going to have to live with it.?

About Sullivan Solar Power

Sullivan Solar Power is a turnkey solar system provider that delivers solar electric projects from concept to completion. The company has installed over 9,000,000 watts of solar power ranging from small-scale residential to large-scale commercial and municipal systems. Sullivan Solar Power is headquartered in San Diego, CA and owned and operated by Dan Sullivan. Sullivan Solar Power has a longstanding A-plus rating with the Better Business Bureau, with no complaints filed since the company began. The firm has been named one of the fastest growing energy companies in the nation by Inc. Magazine and services all of Southern California. Regardless of project size and scope, Sullivan is committed to delivering the best products and the most qualified professionals to its customers. Visit sullivansolarpower. for more information.

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