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Tio Kleberg, 7th Generation King Ranch Patriarch, Says Solar Is the Future
39 Uses of Solar Energy
Our sun is the source of all life on Earth, making solar energy useful to us in many different ways. The sun creates two main types of energy — light and heat — that we can harness for numerous activities. These range from prompting photosynthesis in plants to creating electricity with photovoltaic (PV)
Thin Film vs. Silicon Solar Panels: What’s the Difference?
Undoubtedly, people want the most efficient, low-cost energy solutions when it comes to sourcing power for both residential and commercial purposes.
With that said, solar power is one of the most viable and responsible ways to generate electricity from clean energy. It’s also the most abundant of all energy sources and the third most-used renewable energy
What Is a Kilowatt-Hour?
You might hear the term “kilowatt-hour” occasionally in daily life, although it’s more likely in specific situations.
For instance, you might see the term on light bulbs, cooking appliances and other household items. But you’ll certainly see it on your solar power equipment — specifically on its meters.
If you’re a solar user, it’s important to know what a
Meet The Worlds First Solar Powered Earth Vacuum: SOLAR-UMBA 4000
Why don’t we keep our Earth home as tidy as we should? Maybe because we haven’t invented a giant, solar-powered home appliance to clean it with yet – until now!
The Solar-Umba 4000 did the dirty work this Earth Day, cleaning the streets of Austin, TX.
It uses the clean, limitless power of solar
Is my house suitable for solar panels? Factors that affect your home’s sun number score
While a “Sun Number Score” might not strike a bell for everyone, it’s a familiar term for those looking to acquire solar panels. The company Sun Number, which focuses on elevating public awareness of buildings’ solar potential through a scoring
Celebrating the Past and Looking Forward to the Future
6 Types of People That Need Solar in Their Lives
Celebrating Earth Day 2023: A Year in Review of Solar Energy Progress
Well, Earth day is coming up and there’s plenty to think about when it comes to generating clean energy. The solar power industry reached new milestones in 2022, including new legislation and solar installations reaching an all-time high. But even more exciting developments are on the horizon.
Despite hurdles that solar energy faced this past year — including
Going Solar: The Smart Choice for Your Home and Wallet
Riverbend Church Becomes One of the First Churches in Austin to Go Solar
Join Us @ Automotive Forum New York, April 4, 2023
Austin-Area Nonprofits Decide to Face the Sun and Go Solar
Maximize Savings With a Smart Strategy for Transitioning to Solar
In our previous piece, Finding the Right Solar Panel Installer, we did a deep dive on strategies for picking a solar panel installer. We also discussed the importance of conducting research and asking your solar contractor candidates the right questions before you sign on the dotted line. But making the switch to solar isn’t all
Finding the Right Solar Panel Installer
It should come as no surprise that most homeowners tend to spend all their time researching the price differentiation between one type of solar panel and the next. (Did you think you were the only one Googling ‘Tesla solar panels’?) We’re here to tell you: it is hugely important that you invest just as much time (if not more)
Solar Savvy: Choosing the Right Panels and Determining the True Cost
Benefits of Solar Power: The Government Incentives You Need To Know
How Many Tesla Powerwalls Do I Need for My Home?
3 Solar Adoption Obstacles in The Woodlands, Texas
Ronald McDonald House Charities “Shines Bright” with New Solar Panels
Daylight Saving: Is It Here To Stay?
Last year, Florida Senator Marco Rubio proposed the Sunshine Protection Act. The Senate passed the act, but the House of Representatives later denied it in its last session.
However, Rubio recently reintroduced the same bill on March 2, 2023.
If the Sunshine Protection Act passes, it’ll stop the tradition of turning back our clocks one hour every November
Celebrating Solar Appreciation Day
Solar Appreciation Day is a holiday that falls on March 11. Some might think it’s a day to give the sun a general round of applause (it’s already a star), but it’s much more than that!
On this day, people worldwide celebrate the benefits of solar energy, its technological advancements and increased awareness of the importance of sustainability.
And
The Top 21 Tesla Powerwall Questions Answered
Do you own or want to purchase a Tesla Powerwall? We’ve rounded up some of the top Tesla Powerwall questions to clear up any confusion, whether you’re already an owner or a prospective buyer.
1. Powerwall+ vs. Powerwall 2: What’s the difference?Tesla’s Powerwall+ system is essentially an inverter and a solar battery (Powerwall 2) bundled together — think
Austin Resident Weathers Ice Storm & Gives Meaning to “Live More Powerfully”
Sourcing Solar Panels: Where They’re Made and Assembled
Today, the U.S. produces around 126 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy: enough to power about 22 million American homes. But this isn’t necessarily from American-made solar panels.
What’s more, the Energy Information Administration predicts a 6% growth in the solar energy market between 2035 and 2050.
So, it makes sense that people are looking to go solar —