With the growing rise in the concern of such issues as Global warming and the lesser known but just as critical Global dimming, the world seems to be paying more and more attention to the matter of solar power. The term solar power refers to any type of method that harnesses energy from the sun…
Answer: No We here at Solar Energy By Zip believe in alternative solar energy because the sun will always shine as long as we exist. We believe in clean air to breath and clean water to drink. Using the sun for energy creates a sustainable energy source (it will never not exist) and from production,…
American Electric Power Co. is focusing on an Oklahoma Wind Farm that will steer away from the traditional Power Purchase Agreements where the renewables will be owned by the Utility Company itself and the cost of building the farm will be included in the customer energy rates. By owning the farm outright, American Electric Power…
What Is Solar Power Energy? There are many important things that you should know and understand regarding the matter of solar power energy. In the simplest terms, the term solar power energy is used to describe a number of methods which are harnessing energy from the sun. Solar technologies use the sun’s energy and light…
Solar Energy in its simplest explanation is energy derived from the sun. The sun’s radiation is captured by the solar panels, sent to an inverter and converted to electricity. Since the sun is always going to be there as life exists, we have the ability to capture that energy and use it. The top advantages…
It is no wonder why Drones are quickly replacing the need for physical human inspections of solar farms by reducing the time from days/weeks to hours. Vice president of energy infrastructure at Measure, Harjeet Johal, told Renewable Energy World that the use of Drones for solar maintenance solutions provide 5 distinct advantages. 1) Integration Asset…
Solar energy is one type of energy that is virtually inexhaustible. When you compare it to the other types of brute force, such as water or wind, you will find that solar energy is that which can be harnessed with least trouble. At the same time, solar power can be forever. There are millions of…
Residents of southern California will soon have a clean alternative way to get their electricity. This government program will offer costs 5% below current Edison customers. There are no limitations to who can join. Small businesses are eligible as well. Long Beach and Torrance will require approval by officials before residents can join the program….
Over the past ten years solar energy capacity has grown by at least 68 percent each year. This massive growth has created a reliance on solar energy including states like California and North Carolina. On August 21st the United States will endure a solar eclipse where the moon will completely hide the sun. The event…
The question comes up every now and again about how Solar Panels hold up in a Hurricane. The short answer is, it depends. There is a lot of discussion about how NJ residents with roof top solar panels did very well during Hurricane Sandy. That was a Category 1 Hurricane however when it reached landfall…