Okay, I’m a solar geek. Come on, my nickname is “Solar Fred.” But I was seriously thinking the other day that solar power is not only a great technology, but also a great metaphor for life, money, and happiness. For … Continue reading
Guilford College in North Carolina is going all solar… for hot water. The college will install 188 solar thermal collector panels and create 9,000 gallons of heated water a day. Way to go solar and save the college both money … Continue reading
One of the biggest reasons why solar thermal systems and other solar power technologies are starting to grow exponentially in the United States is due to a new Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit that substantially reduces your net solar cost. … Continue reading
For those of you who don’t know Solar Fred, I’m not a solar engineer by any stretch, but I’m a serious solar geek and advocate. Ever since I was as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by how the sun’s energy … Continue reading
It takes a lot to change one’s habits, and although we hate to break it to you, your gas bill is a bad habit–and an expensive habit. Unfortunately, many home owners and businesses accept their gas company habits, even when … Continue reading
We’re going to be posting a lot of great information about solar hot water and solar thermal solutions in future blog posts, but we first want to give you the big picture of what you can expect when you ask … Continue reading
It still amazes me that solar hot water systems are popular all over the world, but have yet to take hold in the United States. The reason why it’s popular all over the world is very simple: Solar hot water … Continue reading
