Posts from the ‘Why Solar’ Category
Why the Time is Now for Solar in New Jersey
Though many states have been encouraging residents to power their homes with clean energy, New Jersey has been emerging as one of the most supportive. Their many programs and incentives help position the state behind only California in terms of wattage produced and number of solar installations. read more…
Government Rebates Available (By State)
There are many benefits to installing a solar energy system in your home. Rebates are one of the most popular incentives! FabDigs has compiled a list of government rebates available, sorted by state, for you to peruse. See how much you could be getting back today!
Solar Thermal or PV?
Solar thermal systems – Heating your water with the sun
Heating the water for your home or commercial property can add significantly to your overall energy bills. But solar thermal heating systems offer the most cost effective renewable energy money can buy. They can cut water heating bills by up to 90 percent, reduce your carbon footprint substantially, and typically pay for themselves in less than five years.
Solar Installation Types
Think beyond your rooftop to other surfaces, and you’ve got more opportunities to install solar photovoltaic (PV) electric systems for your home. Sure, the roof-mounted solar panel systems are the most popular, but they’re not the only option for those wishing to install a solar array at home. Here’s a breakdown of the various options available to homeowners today:
Why Solar? Types of Solar Thermal
Solar Thermal
Solar thermal is a blanket term for any technology that harnesses solar radiant energy for practical applications. Solar thermal applications can provide domestic hot water, space conditioning, or even electricity. In the US, solar thermal technology is used mainly to generate domestic hot water, although space conditioning applications have gained ground in recent years.
Why Solar? Types of Solar – Photovoltaic
Solar Photovoltaics
Sunlight can be converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP), and various experimental technologies. PV has mainly been used to power small and medium-sized applications, from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to off-grid homes powered by a photovoltaic array.
Solving Global Warming
The Tipping Point
The time to put global warming solutions into place is now.We can’t wait any longer. Scientists say we need to turn the corner on global warming within 10 years to prevent very dangerous impacts from becoming inevitable. Each year that passes without tackling global warming head-on makes the problem more difficult and expensive to solve. read more…
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