The Outlook for Solar Power in India is Positive India has seen a lot of activity in the solar power industry over recent years, and the country has set forth similar goals to those being established in the USA. India aims to have an installed solar power capacity of 100 gigawatts by the year 2022, and massive upgrades to the…

Installing commercial solar panels has many benefits, from cutting your electricity bills, to enhancing your green credentials and, therefore, your brand. But these are benefits that you probably already know and have been told time and time again… You shouldn’t have to rely on our words alone, so keep reading and find out for yourself how going solar could really…

The pace of new developments in solar energy has become frenetic in the last decade. Technological change of course is often linked to commercial demand or human need. While the link between solar energy and heating is as old as human awareness itself, the connection between sunlight and electricity is only 160 years old. The basic science of what was…

You’ve decided you want to go solar, and now you have to decide if you should buy your system, or lease it. If you’re not familiar with solar, this can be a daunting decision with lots of factors to consider. Here are some of the top things to keep in mind to help you make your choice. Upfront Costs One of…

As customers consider an investment in solar, it’s critical that they look beyond the simple math of the installed cost per watt of the system, and focus instead on maximizing energy production. Simply assessing a system based on its static capacity (measured by kilowatts) doesn’t provide the whole picture: looking at the system’s dynamic output over time and the cost…

I can admit now to feeling some serious apprehension when I was first approached and offered a role at Solar tech advisor. Of course, I loved the concept and I really embraced the ethos of the company, but the technical stuff….well I feared it would leave me cold and unresponsive. I can’t just work for anyone, I’ve always been selective…