Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Solar United Neighbors is a non-profit organization that helps people and communities go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. As part of this mission, we work to promote the benefits of solar around the country.

We come from all walks of life. We’re from urban centers, small towns, farms, and everywhere in between. We’re young couples and retirees, small business owners and farmers. We’re conservative and liberal, and sometimes fiercely independent.

https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/about-us/vision-mission/









Wednesday, August 14, 2019

50 Interesting Facts to Know About Solar Energy

Following is a few of the facts.  Click on the link below for more.

Solar power is one of the cleanest, most sustainable, and most renewable resources in the world.

Solar panels can improve future air quality for humans as well as the millions of birds, fish, and mammals that are negatively affected by pollution each year.  

Most solar panels have a 25-year warranty, and if you rent or lease, most companies provide free maintenance.



Tuesday, August 13, 2019

How much less efficient are north-facing solar modules?

Sometimes the south-facing rooftop just isn’t fit for solar, like for example tree shade, or a taller building on the south side of your building.  So, just how bad is it to put solar panels on a north-facing roof?  You might be pleasantly surprised that your north-facing roof can still be productive!  The link below explains that sunlight reaches the north-facing roof from the glow of the blue sky: