Tag: Solar Panels

Home solar panels: Google expands effort to judge pros and cons

Home solar panels: Google expands effort to judge pros and cons

Service tallies up considerations involved in home solar panels RALEIGH, N.C. _ The company that lets you compare air fares and translate foreign languages online wants to make it easier to weigh the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on household rooftops. Google is rolling out a new online service that quickly tallies up […]

By January 3, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Silicon shortage, growing solar demand fueling huge growth in thin films

Silicon shortage, growing solar demand fueling huge growth in thin films

Conversion efficiency will rise from current 7% to 14% to 9% to 17% in next 3-4 years WELLESLEY, MA – A silicon shortage and the growing demand for PV modules are key factors fueling growth in thin film PV manufacturing, according to a new report from BCC Research. The study shows that the technical benefits of thin film PV such […]

By November 24, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Small scale solar power business now part of big utilities’ plan

Small scale solar power business now part of big utilities’ plan

Solar power pricey up front, some utilities offer leasing plans ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Traditional power companies are getting into small-scale solar energy and competing for space on your rooftop. The emerging competition comes as utilities and smaller solar installers fight over the future of the U.S. energy system. While the market for residential solar power remains a […]

By September 29, 2015 0 Comments Read More →