What is a solar battery? Simply put, a solar battery is a device that stores the energy solar panels generate when the sun is shining and allows you to use it at another time. But what that really means is that a solar battery gives you much more control over the energy your solar energy…

The Nuclear Regulatory Agency just approved its first new reactor in decades and JFK Airport is installing a massive solar minigrid  The U.S. approved a new nuclear reactor Despite supplying one-fifth of the U.S.’s electricity, nuclear power is often exiled to the island of misfit toys. The disasters at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima…

As the U.S. drives more miles in EVs and burns less fuel, American economics, environmentalism and politics all face a sea change. Also, why don’t we just store our energy in water?  We’re burning less gasoline for the first time ever. That’s a big deal. There was a particular day over the past year or…

With it being time for The Big Game, all eyes are on the gridiron and interest in football is in peak season. If you’ve ever attended an NFL game in the United States, you may have missed the fact the stadium could have been powered with solar energy. These stadiums use many kilowatts of energy.…

North Georgia has suddenly become the center of America’s Solar System. Also, we’ve got to do something about plastic. QCells goes all-in in Georgia With 1.7 gigawatts in annual capacity, the QCells solar panel factory in Dalton, Georgia is currently the largest solar panel factory in the western hemisphere. If that seems like a big…

Surely, you’ve seen all the advertisements for “free solar panels.” But can you really get free solar panels? Of course not. Come on, remember that adage: Nothing in life is free. Chances are, if you’re hearing about no-cost solar programs, you’re either being tempted to sign a solar lease, a solar loan or a power…

Winter Storm Elliott caused devastation throughout the Northeast, but power failures in the Southeast almost brought down the grid as far west as Oklahoma. Also, COP15 asserts that nature has rights  Winter Storm Elliott almost brought down the grid Rolling blackouts were once as Californian as the Hollywood sign, but in recent years they’ve rolled…

The world has had its fill of challenges and changes in the past few years. And many people are choosing to take this time to make big personal changes. If reducing your carbon footprint hasn’t been a priority for you, don’t feel like it’s too late to start making a difference now. The beginning of…

No, HOAs cannot deny the installation of solar panels in Texas. However, they are allowed to place restrictions on the solar energy systems you choose to install. If your homeowner’s association (HOA) is trying to come down hard on you, look into the Texas Solar Rights Act. This legislation protects your right to install a…

Are solar panels worth it in Arkansas? We think so! An abundance of sunny days, attractive solar incentives and the chance to lower your electric bill are just a few reasons why. Here are some of the reasons you should consider going solar in The Natural State. Is solar worth it in Arkansas? To us,…

Fortunately, an HOA cannot deny solar panels in California. If your homeowner’s association (HOA) is giving you a hard time, look into the California Solar Rights Act. This legislation protects your right to install a solar energy system and outlines the guidelines an HOA has to follow if they want to place reasonable restrictions on…

Do they play golf in Myrtle Beach? Should barbecue sauce have mustard? Do you have to pick between Clemson and the Gamecocks? Yes, yes, and yes you do! And yes, solar panels are worth it in South Carolina! Whether it’s hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, sharing a low country boil with friends on a…