Solar Electricity Basics

Photovoltaic (PV) power captures the power of the sun to produce electricity and is dependable, generally maintenance-free, and produces no greenhouse gases. Grid-connected solar electric systems provide quite and trouble-free electricity. Systems with battery backup provide power during outages and all of these systems can help you contribute to the fight against global [...]

Solar Hot Water Basics

Photovoltaics, or solar electricity, are what most of us think of—and hear about—when renewable energy systems are discussed, but solar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems offer a less expensive method of incorporating renewables into a home. In fact, a solar system that produces two-thirds of a home’s domestic hot water can cost [...]