While it may seem straightforward enough, many of us still wonder how these wind turbines create electricity. → Read more

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FRANKFURT AN DER ODER, Germany, Feb. 16 (UPI) — Tempe, Arizona-based First Solar, the world’s top producer of thin-film solar films, Thursday celebrated the roofing ceremony for a new plant in Germany that would the firm’s production capacity in the world’s biggest solar power market. Share and Enjoy:

Being able to maximize the incentive paid by the utility can be the ultimate determining factor as to a commercial solar project’s financial feasibility. → Read more

Commercial Solar Energy | Solar Energy Incentives

The demand from residential and commercial customers in Arizona to install solar power photovoltaic (PV) arrays is unsurpassed in the United States. Every electric utility in Arizona has extremely long lines of customers seeking solar rebate reservations. In fact, more than fifty percent of the money from several solar rebate budgets for 2011 has already been reserved. And the fear of missing … Share and Enjoy:

Arizona Diamondback fans will get a lesson in solar electricity on their way to games this summer under a $1 million solar shade Arizona Public Service Co. is building at the west entrance to Chase Field. Share and Enjoy:

SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects, announced today that it has received its final Certificates of Environmental Compatibility by unanimous decision from the Arizona Corporation Commission for its 150 megawatt Crossroads Solar Energy Project. Share and Enjoy:

The best way to address rising costs of energy is to follow a strategy that combines solar panels or wind turbines with energy conservation. → Read more

Energy Conservation | solar attic fans

It seems odd in a state where we have sunshine most every day of the year; we still have very few roofs sporting the very fashionable solar panels. Why? → Read more

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