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Common Questions About Solar Power Answered

30th January 2018 by in category Blog tagged as , , , ,

For many years solar power has been used throughout the world as a clean, renewable energy source to convert sunlight into electricity.

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Planning Considerations for Solar Panel Installations

24th November 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , , ,

There are numerous benefits gained from installing solar panels. Some of the most common reasons homeowners install them is to reduce their energy bills, conserve the environment as well as having an alternative source of energy among others. However, when you decide to install the panels, you will have to take into account some of […]

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How Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?

25th September 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , , ,

Can Solar Panels Work In Winter? Find Out! It is a myth that solar panels do not function during winter because winter presentation and patterns differ from one state to another. Some states experience snowless winters, while other areas receive lots of snow. Whichever the case, you cannot avoid the idea of installing a solar […]

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The Early Years of Solar Energy

6th September 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , ,

In video: a look at some solar energy video clips from the 1970s In the last fifty years, we have come a long way in terms of solar energy use and supply. If you’re a child of the 1980s, your first experience of solar power could be your pocket calculator. Though light years away from […]

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North Korea Crazy for Solar Panels

24th August 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , ,

Why the people of North Korea are keeping the lights on, by means of solar panels imported from China In the press, North Korea is attracting more column inches for its spats with Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Particularly with Kim Jong-un’s threats to bomb Guam, a US colony in the Pacific Ocean. Whilst their […]

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Five Solar Panel Problems

22nd August 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , , ,

The top five solar panel problems, according to a recent survey by Which? Magazine Firstly, if you have already added solar panels to your home, good for you. If you are looking at getting a set of panels on your roof, and live in and around Loughborough, you have found the right place. In spite […]

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A Mexican Wall of Solar Panels?

7th June 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , , ,

President Trump considering solar panels to fund Mexican wall It has been hailed as unnecessary, expensive, and divisive to say the least. One of the Republican Party’s key policies last year was the construction of a US/Mexican wall. A physical brick wall paid for by Mexico through a 20% tariff rate. This week, US President […]

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Six Reasons for Choosing Solar Panels

30th May 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , , ,

Half a dozen reasons why solar panels represent a good investment

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Next Up: Printed Solar Panels

19th May 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , ,

Printed solar panels could offer a cheaper way to add solar panels to your home or workplace Solar panels have had a fair take up in the last five years. On these shores, its take up has slowed down a little, possibly due to cuts in the feed-in tariffs. Another issue some people have had […]

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Coming Soon: Spray-On Solar Panels

22nd March 2017 by in category Blog tagged as , , , ,

A look at the new kind of solar panels based on perovskite film instead of silicon For several years, we have had squeezy cream and spray-on deodorant. Then came spray-on fake tan and vegetable oil. Soon to follow could be spray-on solar panels. At present, silicon based panels need to be installed. By the end […]

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