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Archive for June, 2010

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Goldman Sachs Is Bullish on Solar Stocks

It signifies a sea change when Wall Street finally gives the solar industry the credit that is due.  And that sea change is positive: finally solar is worth investing in according to the pin-striped wonks on Wall St. Check out the article here. The best part: “Goldman Sachs’ official position is that higher-than-expected demand and [...]

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Cash for Caulkers – The Definitive Guide To The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010

“Cash for Caulkers” is nearly here. Last month the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5019 – also known as the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 or “Cash for Caulkers” – to kick-start construction, create jobs and cut back carbon emissions. While the bill still needs to clear the Senate, supporters predict it will [...]

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Happy Solar Day!

Tomorrow June 19, 2010 is Solar Day!  Check out the details here:http://www.solarday.com/ Maybe you can think about how to use solar in your life to reduce your expenses and help the planet.  Either way I hope you’ll have a great weekend and be green!

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School of Illinois Experts Present Us Little Known Approaches to Produce More Efficient Photovoltaic panels

While silicon is the industry common semiconductor in almost all electrical products, which includes the solar cells that solar panels use to convert sun rays into power, it is not really the most effective product available. For example, the semiconductor gallium arsenide and similar compound semiconductors provide nearly twice the performance as silicon in solar [...]

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Energy Savings of Low Hanging Fruit

Here’s an awesome info-graphic showing what we could save with some really simple changes in our lifestyle, check it out: Energy Savings of Low Hanging Fruit

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Solar Kits and Natural Power for the Home

Solar power kits are becoming increasingly popular for home use and power saving. Solar kits can provide all the solar power a family needs to run an efficient home. Imagine saving money on your electricity bills and obtaining every power source you need from natural sunlight. There are many benefits of using natural power sources. [...]