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Benefits of Getting Solar Might Be Better Than You Think
Did you know that the word solar is Latin for sun? There’s something to be said for the people who lived thousands of years before us; they knew that nature’s elements were integral parts of survival. In our modern world we’ve strayed away from that, but it’s actually...
Gambling on Solar Power
Early July marked a big change for casinos in Las Vegas - the Mandalay Bay Events Center finished installing the largest set of solar panels in the nation. Consuming over 28 acres of space, the panels cover their rooftop, no doubt harnessing an immense amount of...
Students Gear Up for the American Solar Challenge
Students across the country are getting ready to spend 8 days travelling the country in a solar car that’s taken months to design. The annual American Solar Challenge starts at the end of this month, and showcases the amazing talent of collegiate teams across the...
Solar Get Its Kicks on Route 66
A while back you may have seen sponsored videos on Facebook talking about installing solar panels into America’s roadways. What seemed like a far fetched dream has now become a reality, thanks to the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the ingenuity of Julie...
Going Off the Grid Just Got Harder in Florida
If you live in Florida, you might want to do extra research before installing solar panels to your home. It turns out that even if a homeowner becomes completely self-sufficient and can generate their own power, they are still legally required to connect to their...
What’s the Big Deal on Amendment 1
If you’re a registered voter in the state of Florida, there’s an important constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. You’ve probably heard about Amendment 1 and know that it has to do with solar energy. What you don’t know is that even if you aren’t a...
Is Big Electric Killing Solar Energy Nationwide?
Recently, the Sunshine State got a hefty taste of the bureaucracy involved in solar energy decisions on a state level. While progress at a state level is good, not all progress offers forward momentum, and money in the right pockets has been proven to sway the...
Why Orlando is the Best Place to Invest in Solar Energy
Orlando is the southeast hub for entertainment and ingenuity in the United States. Even outside of Disney and Universal, everyday businesses have come to flourish in Orlando due to its constant movement and growth within a number of wide spread industries. From real...
Legoland Celebrates Earth Day, Introduces New Solar Project
Legoland Florida Resort has been in the news for solar projects in the past. Just last year, they worked with Tampa Electric and Duke for an Earth Day installation that was due to pave the way for bigger and brighter projects. And this year for Earth Day, one of those...
Ikea to Make Solar Energy Equipment More Accessible
Ikea is best known for its “a la carte” household goods, from sofas to tea lights. But Ikea’s recent announcement to begin sale of solar panels in UK stores has customers ready to invest in a more energy efficient future. The United Kingdom has been making strides in...