IKEA announces 5 new solar installations in the U.S.

Published on Jan 17 2012 // business, solar electric
IKEA announces 5 new solar installations in the U.S.
Swedish retailer IKEA announced this week that they will be installing solar panels on 5 more stores in the United States, bringing their total solar presence in this country to 85 percent. IKEA has 44 locations across the country and has already installed solar on 12 of them; another 20 installations...

NASA rover takes “winter vacation” to charge solar panels

Published on Jan 09 2012 // solar energy
NASA rover takes “winter vacation” to charge solar panels
Opportunity, the NASA Rover sent to explore the surface of Mars 5 years ago, is taking a well-earned “winter working vacation” to soak up sunlight and prepare for the next leg of its mission. The solar-powered vehicle will take several months to position itself towards the sun in order to...

Fair to tax solar panels? State assessors puzzled

Published on Jan 02 2012 // Environmental Policy
Fair to tax solar panels? State assessors puzzled
An interesting debate has surfaced in Massachusetts as regional assessors puzzle over how to tax the increasing number of solar panels installed in the area. With the rising popularity of solar installations, it’s an issue we can anticipate cropping up around the country. The central issue for...

Solar Electric Investment Information

Published on Oct 11 2011 // Energy, solar electric
Solar Electric Investment Information
This free report will introduce you to solar electric panels and help you make better decisions when it comes to taking control of your energy consumption and financial future. Investing in solar electric panels can reduce your energy bill by 50% or more and produce income for you with Solar Renewable...