Residential Solar Power News
Ken asks… why are solar panels costly when sand is available everywhere? Henry Dover answers: Why are laptops costly, when plastic and wires are available everywhere? Why are diamonds costly when coal is available everywhere? Richard asks… Why do liberals want to charge people for costly green projects during the recession? Expensive light bulbs, fuel [...]
William asks… What are solar photovoltaic panels? How do they work? Henry Dover answers: Photovoltaic panels (PV) captures the sun’s energy and converts it into electricity. Solar cells are made of silicon, a naturally occurring element in abundance within the earth’s crust. The silicon is processed into semi-conductors, which are called cells, and are electrically [...]
In Vermont’s state legislature, a bill is under consideration that will help owners of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems put more green into their pockets. It’s not a rebate or an incentive program to reduce installation costs, but a change to net-metering policies–a change that can reap substantial savings for Vermont residents. For pricing on [...]