Why a Big Utility Is Embracing Wind and Solar

Electric Utilities can now build renewable energy plants and operate the new plants for less money than it would have to pay just to keep running its old power plants.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/06/opinion/utility-embracing-wind-solar.html

The Village of Brookfield has been named a solar-friendly community

On Jan. 5, the Village of Brookfield was notified it had been designated as a SolSmart community for enacting policies that support installation of solar energy projects. SolSmart is a U.S. Department of Energy program that encourages local governments to enact policies that promote solar development, streamline their approval and increase local solar investment.

http://www.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/1-30-2018/Brookfield-named-a-solar_friendly-community/

The Tesla roof: when will it be available and should you wait for it?

For those asking themselves, “should I wait for the Tesla solar roof?”, you are not alone.   Here’s everything you should consider before making your decision, including what Tesla roof rivals you should consider...
https://news.energysage.com/should-i-wait-for-tesla-solar-roof/

What are the most efficient solar panels on the market?

For those looking for the most efficient solar panels for their PV system, the first thing you need to know is how to compare efficiency metrics for different manufacturer brands.   In practical terms, for two solar panels of the same physical size, if one has a 21% efficiency rating and the other has a 14% efficiency rating, the 21% efficient panel will produce 50% more kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity under the same conditions as the 14% efficient panel.

https://news.energysage.com/what-are-the-most-efficient-solar-panels-on-the-market/

How to Build a Solar Panel

by hastyhost in solar

Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was due to the price of a commercially built solar panel.  

So, you'll learn how to build a 63 watt solar system in this instructable with free videos to help you get started. I know I'm a visual learner, so hopefully most find this very helpful.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/

SOLAR EDUCATION FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Bill Nye the Science Guy compares renewable and non-renewable energy sources and explains the importance of clean power. 

How energy from the sun in the form of photons is soaked up by solar panels and transformed into clean electricity

‘From sand to solar’ – how leading panel manufacturer REC makes its solar modules

It would take far less than 1% of the Earth’s land area covered in solar panels to supply all of the world’s electricity needs.

A solar panel can work for decades. Some installed in the 1970’s are still generating electricity .

Wind is a form of solar power, created by the uneven heating of the Earth’s surface.

https://www.energymatters.com.au/education/solar-kids-teens/

What is Solar Energy and How Do Solar Panels Work?

By: Martin DeBono   October 25th, 2017

Our sun is a natural nuclear reactor. It releases tiny packets of energy called photons, which travel the 93 million miles from the sun to Earth in about 8.5 minutes. Every hour, enough photons impact our planet to generate enough solar energy to theoretically satisfy global energy needs for an entire year.

https://us.sunpower.com/blog/2017/10/25/how-does-solar-energy-work/

Solar energy works by capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity for your home or business.