Whether you’re looking to install panels on the roof of your property or get clean energy from an off-site solar farm, there’s a way your business can do its part to decrease its environmental impact and save money. In 300 words, here’s how your business can get solar. So, your business is looking to go
We believe that accessible, affordable clean energy is not just essential to mitigating climate change, but a human right. Solstice is dedicated to bringing solar energy to every American household. How? Through Community Solar. With the need for climate solutions becoming more and more apparent, many leaders in the energy industry focus on building as
We have all been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another—and the community solar industry is no exception. However, the post-pandemic future of community solar is looking especially bright. We’re all facing uncertainty right now—over our health, our finances, and our very ability to live and work as usual. It’s no surprise that the
First, there were solar panels on rooftops. Then entire farms were dedicated to solar power. Now, solar has reached water. Meet floating solar! Floating solar farms, otherwise known as floating photovoltaics, or “floatovoltaics,” are harnessing energy where no other power plants have ventured. At its base, floating solar is no different from a solar farm
For decades, we’ve been heating our homes with costly fossil fuels. These methods of home heating are unpredictable in pricing each month. Newer, cheaper technology is making some wonder: how can we move away from these home heating methods to one that makes environmental and financial sense? Introducing: passive solar heating. New homes don’t need
What is a solar tracker, how does it work, and is it worth the extra cost? Solar panels are pretty amazing. Transforming photons from the sun into energy we can use to power our homes, offices, even cars, is extremely impressive. But for all the unbelievable feats of engineering that go into a solar panel,
Shopping for solar can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there’s a way today for nearly everyone to go solar. With this guide, you can choose the best solar option for your home. Shopping For Solar Used To Be Hard It turns out, if you ask Americans whether they’d like more
44 solar energy statistics that reveal just how quickly solar is growing–and what kind of impact it’s having on the American environment and economy. The Fundamental Solar Energy Stats As of the end of 2018, the U.S. had 64.2 GW of installed solar–enough to power 12.3 million American homes. Solar energy accounts for 1.6% of
Solar Star, America’s largest solar farm, provides enough clean energy to power over 250,000 homes. What does all that solar power look like? Solar energy comes in all shapes and sizes, from single-panel-powered gadgets to rooftop solar systems to solar farms. Even within these categories, there’s plenty of room for diversity. Take solar farms, for
Depending on where you live, you may not be able to do both–so decisions must be made. Here’s how they stack up. If you clicked on this article, you’re probably already familiar with the many benefits of solar energy–to both our economy and environment–and the ever-growing need to switch to clean energy. I won’t preach