Tiana StarksApr 1, 20214 minWhat is Solar Energy & How Can It Benefit UsSolar energy is energy that comes from the sun that is converted into either thermal or electrical energy. Energy from the sun is the...
Tiana StarksDec 23, 20203 minFederal Taxes & Your Solar Panels: Everything YOU Need to Know!Investing in a solar panel system is a big commitment, and most homeowners will want to weigh the pros and cons before making such a...
Tiana StarksFeb 13, 20201 minNew Research Explains How Solar Panels Could Soon Be Generating Power at NightAs beneficial as current solar panel technology has been in our quest to switch to renewable energy, such panels can’t generate...
Tiana StarksFeb 11, 20201 minRPS completes solar panel projectRichmond Public Schools (RPS) will be announcing the completion of its solar panel project. Governor Ralph Northam, RPS Superintendent...
Tiana StarksFeb 6, 20201 minA New Solar Power Deal From CaliforniaI met Devon Hartman a few years ago in Claremont, California, where I have been living since 2008. He is tall and lean, wearing glasses...
Tiana StarksFeb 4, 20201 minCash-strapped farms are growing a new crop: Solar panelsThe Kominek family farm is a green expanse of hay and alfalfa in northern Colorado. The family has planted and raked crops for half a...
Tiana StarksJan 15, 20201 minEnvelope Solar Panels Power Netflix’s Office of the FutureWhen talking solar power, you’re likely to image solar panels on the roof of a building, parking structure or carport. But the latest...
Tiana StarksJan 13, 20201 minPragmatic projection sees solar power nearly tripling in roaring 2020sThe US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) has released its 2019 Standard Scenario tools and analysis. The report...
Tiana StarksJan 8, 20201 minCalifornia’s new building codes will make solar panels the next home applianceOn the stroke of midnight this New Year’s Eve, the American dream will get a makeover. In California, the nation’s most populous state,...
Tiana StarksJan 6, 20202 minSolar panels on homes are increasingly popular, but should you buy, lease or rent?2020 is shaping up to be a dramatic year for solar power. Starting this year, for instance, most new homes in California will be required...
Tiana StarksDec 18, 20191 minWhy Smaller Might Be Better for Concentrated Solar PowerDespite its big potential, concentrated solar power remains one of the most expensive mainstream options for generating renewable power....
Tiana StarksDec 16, 20191 min3 Top Solar Stocks to Buy Right NowSolar energy stocks have been blistering hot this year. The Invesco Solar ETF, an exchange-traded fund that holds more than 20...
Tiana StarksDec 11, 20191 minCurious Kids: how do solar panels work?The Sun produces a lot of energy called solar energy. Australia gets 20,000 times more energy from the Sun each day than we do from oil,...
Tiana StarksDec 9, 20191 minThe Downside of Solar EnergyThe solar economy continues its dramatic growth, with over a half-terawatt already installed around the world generating clean...
Tiana StarksNov 13, 20191 minSolar power can boost your home’s value — especially in these 10 statesCalifornia will be the first state in the U.S. to require solar panels on all new homes starting 2020, but the legislation’s passage did...
Tiana StarksNov 11, 20191 minAlliant to build 1 gigawatt of solar power in Wisconsin; 10 times state’s current generationMADISON — Alliant Energy announced plans Thursday to build up to 1,000 megawatts of solar power by the end of 2023 as part of a...
Tiana StarksNov 6, 20191 minThe Pros and Cons of Using Solar EnergyAmidst all the discussions about using renewable sources of energy such as wind or solar power to save the environment, there is also a...
Tiana StarksNov 4, 20191 minFrom the Rooftops, Big Box Stores Are Embracing SolarTarget’s famous bull’s-eye is so cosmically linked with the brand that it’s hard to imagine the retail behemoth ever messing with the...
Tiana StarksOct 16, 20191 minIs solar power a good investment for your business?As advances with data ramp up power usage in the server room, and companies face increasing pressure from their customers to prove...
Tiana StarksOct 14, 20191 minStudy: Even short-lived solar panels can be economically viableA new study shows that, contrary to widespread belief within the solar power industry, new kinds of solar cells and panels don’t...