A Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Sources

Since you are already here, you probably know about the benefits of going solar. And, you must have compiled information on different types of solar panels and the components of a solar panel system. In case you would like to read up more on the topic, you will find more resources here.  This article focuses

Are you aware that heating your homes consumes more energy and costs more money than any other appliances and devices? Irrespective of the heating system or fuel used, home heating needs constitute nearly 45% of electricity bills. The good news is that you can reduce your bill amount substantially by taking advantage of the free

Solar power is often referred to as “free electricity”. Is it really free?  There are costs associated with financing, installing, and running solar energy systems. And, none of them come cheap. If you have to make such heavy investments in buying, setting up, and maintaining the system, why is solar energy referred to as “free”?

The answer to this depends on your purchase power and financial goals. The two choices – buying and leasing – have one main difference. While purchasing will give you ownership of the solar system, leasing doesn’t. And, this makes a world of difference in the claimable incentives and rebates and in its home value addition.

Going solar is gaining traction in recent times, what with the price of solar panels coming down substantially in the past decade. The numerous government incentives and rebates have only made the deal more lucrative.  Switching to solar power has always been a top priority for environmentally-conscious consumers. And, when you add to this the

The earliest recorded use of solar energy by humans was in the 7th century BC when the magnifying glass was used to light fire. Later, in the 3rd century BC, Greeks and Romans harnessed solar energy to light torches for religious ceremonies using mirrors.  The “sunrooms” in Roman bathhouses and much later the solar-powered ovens