The strategies historically employed to spur expansion of the solar (PV) market are almost always “product oriented.” They are typically based on the progressive lowering of prices through economies of mass production, combined with subsidized Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs. But this…
Month: October 2016
A Unique Mix of Opportunities and Challenges for Residential Solar
The global solar sector is in the midst of an unprecedented period of transformation. Within the past five years, the cost of a solar panel has come down 82 percent. Last year alone, China installed more than half as much solar as America has cumulatively. Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural…
Five Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill This Summer
With summer heat waves in full swing, homeowners and business owners who rely on conventional power sources to keep cool are likely asking: “How can I reduce my electric bill?” While it takes plenty of power to run an air conditioner, with some parts of Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural…