Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/02/07 - 10:31
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People all around the country are rapidly learning of the many advantages involved in owning a rooftop solar PV system. While the cost savings and eco-friendly benefits can be displayed for interested parties in lists and charts, sometimes these data points aren't effective enough to help people make the final decision to install solar panels on their homes.</p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:20px">The impact of the neighbor effect</span></strong></p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Mon, 2017/01/30 - 12:09
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Despite being a relatively young industry, solar is growing at a breakneck pace as demand for clean, renewable energy increases worldwide. The technology that allows solar systems to harness the energy of the sun and transform it into electricity to power homes and businesses is also changing quickly. The changes are making solar more efficient and cheaper for customers.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/26 - 12:50
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In efforts to reduce their reliance upon traditional fossil fuels, more countries are turning to solar to meet their renewable energy goals.</p>
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Israel announced it will begin making plans for a 500-megawatt solar power facility, the largest of its kind of the country. The project, which will be a public-private partnership, will cover about 2.3 square miles near the town of Dimona.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/24 - 11:16
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Looking back at 2016, it was a banner year for renewable energy in general and for solar power in particular. Although the political climate around the world was tumultuous and unpredictable throughout the year, solar deployments continued to make inroads everywhere from China to the U.S. Let's look at what some of the major trends in solar from 2016 mean for the industry's ongoing development in 2017 and beyond:</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/19 - 09:00
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Local municipalities around the country are all doing all they can to take advantage of the many benefits that come along with using solar power. </p>
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And, much like the diversity of places and thoughts across the country, these communities are taking different approaches to procuring solar power. For instance, Newton, Massachusetts, is undergoing a three-phase plan to install solar panels on a variety of government buildings.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/17 - 14:30
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<strong>Trina Solar announces high honors in IHS Markit PV Module Supplier Scorecard</strong></p>
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In our efforts to remain an industry leader in the solar PV sector, Trina Solar is pleased to announce receiving an overwhelmingly positive review from one of the industry's most respected organizations.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/12 - 10:38
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While solar energy has proven its ability to reduce energy costs over time, as well as lower the carbon footprint of a home or business, solar systems do involve upfront costs. However, both the federal government and the majority of states offer tax credits and other economic incentives that help to offset these costs and make clean, renewable energy more accessible to residential and commercial property owners.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px"><strong>State and local programs</strong></span></p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/10 - 11:39
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Reducing pollution levels by providing a clean, renewable energy source is just one of the ways the solar power is helping to create a more sustainable planet. Another aspect of the solar industry that is included in this goal is to provide long-term employment for workers both directly and indirectly.</p>