Sentences with phrase «solar energy systems»

Two recent moves to install solar energy systems in schools present a good opportunity to do just that.

Hands on experience in developing, evaluating, and analysis of solar energy systems with sound knowledge of structural energy science.

The credit for solar energy systems serving other than a single - family dwelling would be claimed in three equal annual installments.

As it turns out, this isn't the only way the utility is increasing the number of residential solar energy systems within its service territory.

And businesses that install a commercial solar energy system in 2011 may receive a solar grant, also worth 30 percent of system costs.

The plan would add 3,000 megawatts of solar energy over 11 years through the installation of 1 million rooftop solar energy systems on homes, businesses, farms, schools and public buildings.

Before the new tax credit rule was enacted, the low monthly payment option was only available to homeowners who were willing to buy their rooftop solar energy systems outright.

Studies have shown that homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them.

While batteries are typically paired with home solar energy systems, they can also be useful to homeowners without solar panels.

Most studies about solar and home values focus exclusively on owned solar energy systems.

Our new solar energy system is meeting more than half our annual electricity needs — pretty cool, huh?

While the solar energy market continues to expand, the reliability and sustainability of solar energy systems remains a challenge.

This innovative solar energy system might give rooftop solar a run for its money with its nature - inspired design.

People also tend to install solar energy systems when their neighbors do, thus solar installations encourage greater growth.

The financial incentives available for residential solar energy systems are critical.

Completed testing and troubleshooting of newly installed solar energy systems to ensure they worked appropriately.

We have to rethink the way we use and produce solar energy systems on a global scale.

The incentive offers a 30 percent tax credit for both residential and commercial solar energy systems.

Most studies about solar and home values focus exclusively on owned solar energy systems.

If it had become law, the new constitutional amendment would also have enable the utilities to raise fees on homes and businesses with solar energy systems.

The Taiwanese company also established an energy company called AUO Energy Taiwan Corp. (AET) to provide work such as installing solar energy systems at power plants, factories, commercial buildings and houses.

By comparing multiple quotes for solar energy systems from installers in the EnergySage Solar Marketplace, you can save 10 to 25 percent on the cost of going solar as compared to your state averages.

Other project partners were University of Freiburg, University of Ljubljana, Université de Lorraine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems ISE, Nova - Institut GmbH and Ledoga Srl.

Some are listed in a federal overview of how to finance solar energy systems by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels.

Designed to bring bring grid - tied, back - up solar energy systems to five or more community facilities that serve urban areas hit hardest by the superstorm, the «Solar for Sandy» initiative was announced last June at the Clinton Global Initiative America.

A $ 45 million ($ 55.2 million) renewable heat and power facility has been opened in Denmark, supported by an advanced solar energy system provided by Aalborg CSP.

Interestingly, the assembly plant itself (in Wayne, Michigan) is partially powered by one of the largest solar energy systems in the state.

The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) portions of this program provide a mechanism to help finance solar energy systems used to provide electricity or solar hot water.

Its Solar Generations Program is designed to offer incentives to those who install solar energy systems atop Nevada homes, small businesses, public buildings and schools.

How well an active solar energy system performs depends on effective siting, system design, and installation, and the quality and durability of the components.

The typical solar energy system includes solar panels, an inverter, equipment to mount the panels on your roof, and a performance monitoring system that tracks electricity production.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has recently proposed a new way of subsidizing small scale solar energy systems (1 - 20 megawatts).

For a standard residential sized solar energy system of around 6kw the cost per watt for a cash purchase is now as low as $ 3 per watt for some reasonable quality systems.

Vermont has passed a law that simplifies and standardizes the permitting process for small solar energy systems statewide, a move that could lead to lower installation costs.

According the Solar Energy Industries Association, net metering is «a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid».

Net energy metering policies, which allow solar energy system owners to get credit for any excess energy they feed back to the electric grid, are getting the most scrutiny and pushback at the utility level — pitting some utilities against solar advocates.

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. began building a three - story, 40,000 - square - foot facility that will be devoted to researching and developing transportation fuels from sunlight using photovoltaic and electrochemical solar energy systems, according to a company news release.

As opposed to TPO solar leases, home and property owners can finance residential solar energy systems via loans.

Marking a first for Florida, the City of South Miami City Council in mid-July enacted a law that requires solar energy systems to be installed on newly constructed homes, as well as homes undergoing extensive renovation.

Because any repairs made to the roof after installation will require complete removal of the solar panels, it's wise to order roofing repairs or replacement in advance of adopting solar energy systems into your home's energy profile.