Blog Posts in July, 2016

A Brief History of Solar Power

Where We Came From, Where We Are, & Where We’re Going with Solar Power Solar power has been around for a lot longer than you’d expect. In fact, its been providing energy for the 2,700 years. To prove it, we’ve condensed thousands of years of history into need to know facts about solar power. 7th Century B.C. Magnifying glass concentrates sun’s rays to create fire. 3rd Century B.C. Mirrors are used ...

Solar Energy Isn't Just For Electricity

How Everyone & Everything Needs Solar Energy What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the phrase “solar energy”? If you’re like most people, you probably thought of solar cells and solar panels that harness the sun’s rays to produce clean energy. While this is true and solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular form of energy, this isn’t it’s only use. The sun is the ...

How To Best Use Solar Panels

Making the Most of Solar Panel Generated Energy With over two million metric tons of carbon emissions polluting our air every year, solar panels are a smart energy alternative. Using solar panels can help you decrease your carbon footprint in addition to combating those two million metric tons of energy waste. However, solar panels can only do this if they are properly and effectively used. To ...

7 Things You Didn't Know About Solar Energy

How Solar Energy Is Keeping The Earth Green With over two million metric tons of carbon emission polluting our air every year, solar energy is becoming increasingly popular and versatile. Solar energy can be used to power residential , commercial , and even agricultural areas. To help you stay informed, here are 7 things you didn’t know about solar energy. 1. Solar Energy Is the Most Abundant On ...