Saturday, October 29, 2016

Solar Power Weekly Roundup EP11 :: Tesla Solar Roof Launched, Massive Solar Farm for US, Renewables Top New Energy, Florida Power Struggle, Solar Panels for Alberta Schools

Solar Power Weekly Roundup EP11 :: Tesla Solar Roof Launched, Massive Solar Farm for US, Renewables Top New Energy, Florida Power Struggle, Solar Panels for Alberta Schools Some of our favorite stories from around the web this week in the solar power industry. Elon Musk Unveils Shingles That Could Finally Make Rooftop Solar Sexy He said the new solar tiles are more visually appealing than traditional shingles or solar panels. “Over time, every house would be a solar house,” he said. “It’s...

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Monday, October 24, 2016

California Colleges Solar Power Tiny House Competition

California Colleges Solar Power Tiny House Competition Following the lead of a couple of popular reality TV programs, Sacramento Municipal Utility District(SMUD) recently held a tiny house competition. Teams from colleges around the state competed to build net-zero tiny solar-powered houses.  The competition was held at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, California. First prize went to the team from Santa Clara University....

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Solar Power Weekly Roundup EP10 :: US Businesses Embracing Solar, Florida Solar Inititative Deception, California Ag Interests Builds Solar, Camouflagged Solar Panels,

Solar Power Weekly Roundup EP10 :: US Businesses Embracing Solar, Florida Solar Inititative Deception, California Ag Interests Builds Solar, Camouflagged Solar Panels, Some of our favorite stories from around the web this week in the solar power industry. US Businesses Embracing Solar Power Big US businesses are embracing solar power, according to new report A new report has placed a leading retailer at the top of U.S. businesses embracing solar power. The Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA)...

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