Mosaic’s PowerSwitch 6 Residential Home Solar Loans: An Interview with GM of Solar, Erin Talbo
Installing solar panels on a household’s rooftop is an exciting moment for any family, but it’s also one that can come with some fear and...
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Noel Segui
- Nov 26, 2017
- 4 min
Holiday Guide To Solar Gifts
We generally stick to serious solar news and analysis, but even we like to take a break to get into the holiday spirit! Does it feel like...
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Noel Segui
- Dec 12, 2016
- 5 min
How is Solar Energy Stored?
Both photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies depend on the sun. But what about at night, when the sun is down but you need power? Can...
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Noel Segui
- Oct 22, 2015
- 3 min
Power Optimizers vs. Microinverters: How to Choose
With microinverters picking up market share and power optimizers adding versatility to string inverters, what is the best choice for your...
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Noel Segui
- Nov 4, 2014
- 2 min
USDA Announces New Loans For Solar
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the first of $250 million in loans it plans to distribute to rural...
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Noel Segui
- Nov 13, 2013
- 3 min
Why are solar panels so expensive?
Often the most important question households ask before going solar is: how expensive are solar panels? But how much solar panels cost...
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Noel Segui
- Oct 19, 2011
- 2 min
Liquid Solar Space Heating
Liquid solar thermal heating systems are best for central heating in the home. The solar collectors use either water or a non-toxic...
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Noel Segui
- Oct 16, 2011
- 1 min
Solar Air Heating
Because air-based systems produce heat earlier and later in the day, solar air heaters may produce more usable energy over a longer time...
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Noel Segui
- Oct 15, 2011
- 2 min
Homemade Solar Panels
Since the prices of PV panels have been falling precipitously over the past few years, a bigger portion of the cost of going solar is...
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Noel Segui
- Oct 12, 2011
- 1 min
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
A key question when considering going solar is: how long does a solar panel last? PV solar panels usually have a warranty of at least 20...
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Noel Segui
- Sep 11, 2011
- 2 min
How to Live Off the Grid with Solar Energy
An off grid solar system is not connected to the local utility; a household’s electricity is generated by solar panels, sometimes with a...
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Noel Segui
- Sep 10, 2011
- 2 min
How Many Solar Panels to Power a House?
Once you decide to install a home solar panel system, the first question is: how many solar panels do I need for my house? The number of...
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Noel Segui
- Aug 16, 2011
- 1 min
Solar PPAs
A solar power purchase agreement – PPA – is a way to use solar energy in your home without the initial high costs of the purchase and...
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Noel Segui
- Aug 16, 2011
- 1 min
Leasing Solar Panels
A solar panel lease works similarly to other leases: the homeowner rents a PV system from the system owner for a monthly fee. If the...
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Noel Segui
- Aug 16, 2011
- 1 min
Energy Efficient Mortgages
An Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is a loan financing option that takes a home’s energy efficiency into account. EEMs are available both...
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Noel Segui
- Jul 14, 2011
- 1 min
Solar Panel Financing
There are many method of financing solar power for your home. The options described below lower the cost of installing a solar energy...
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Noel Segui
- Jul 14, 2011
- 1 min
Solar Tax Credits
Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit. This incentive provides a 30%...
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Noel Segui
- Jul 8, 2011
- 2 min
How much solar energy is there?
Around 1,000 times the daily energy humans consume reaches the earth as sunlight. Solar radiation is the energy from the sun that reaches...
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Noel Segui
- Jul 8, 2011
- 1 min
What Size Solar System Do I Need?
It is vital to choose the type and number of PV panels appropriate for the amount of energy you wish to produce. Correctly sizing your...
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Noel Segui
- Jul 8, 2011
- 1 min
How Solar Energy Works
The solar photovoltaic (PV) effect is the process by which sunlight is converted directly into electricity. In 1839, Edmond Becquerel, a...
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