Facts and Myths about Net Metering For Solar Energy

Net Metering Brings Significant Economic Benefits

Net Metering Does Not Significantly Shift Costs

Net Metering Has Been Adopted By, And Can Provide Benefits To, Families Of All Incomes

Net Metering Enjoys Support From Communities Of Color, Combats Disproportionate Impacts Of Pollution

See Myths and Facts link below:

http://mediamatters.org/research/2015/09/14/myths-and-facts-about-net-metering-for-solar-en/205519

Solar Energy Myths & Facts

MYTH #1: Solar panels require more energy to manufacture than they produce in their lifetime.

FACT: A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory conclusively demonstrates that the manufacturing energy cost versus the energy production payback for solar modules is generally less than 4 years.

More Solar Myths exposed on the following link:

http://solarcraft.com/solar-energy-myths-facts/

Big Project? Check out Solar FlexRack

In 2009 we decided that we needed to change the way people looked at solar mounting systems. Our team of engineers took the challenge and created the Solar FlexRack, a unique, pre-assembled unfolding racking design that drastically reduces labor and installation costs in the field.

Today, we offer a wide range of custom assembled and unassembled utility and commercial ground mounts,  as well as single-axis tracking systems. In fact, our large-scale commercial and utility projects are the cornerstone of our business.

http://solarflexrack.com/about/overview/

Three steps to protect a solar farm from lightning strikes

Solar farms are just big fields covered with conductive material. They’re almost asking for a lightning strike, which can damage or destroy solar panels, inverters and other critical equipment. So it’s no surprise that lightning activity and surge-related over-voltage abnormalities are identified as leading causes of solar project downtime.

http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2016/08/three-steps-protect-solar-farm-lightning-strikes/

What about Solar Water Heaters?

Solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use -- sunshine -- is free.  There are two types of solar water heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and controls, and passive, which don't.

http://energy.gov/energysaver/solar-water-heaters

Cam it be possible? Permit to plug-in Solar Power in 7 days?

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, the SunShot Prize: Race to 7-Day Solar aims to motivate local governments, communities, solar companies and electric utilities to collaborate towards improving the “going solar” experience.

This competition offers a total of $10 million in cash awards to the best teams that bring process certainty and reduce the permit to plug-in time to a swift seven days for small PV systems (≤100 kW).

http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/sunshot-prize-race-7-day-solar

Solar Energy Jobs Outpace U.S. Economy

Across the United States, there are now nearly one million solar energy projects operating. All told, solar is saving Americans tens of millions of dollars per year on their electricity bills. And rooftop solar customers can expect to see savings every year for the 30-plus years their solar system is in service.

http://energy.gov/articles/solar-energy-jobs-outpace-us-economy