Reduce then produce – That’s our motto here at Go Solar! Energy efficiency is one of the simplest way to reduce consumption and start to lower that electric bill. We have some tips for you to get you started on the road to a greener home. Keep freezer stocked when possible to avoid overworking it. …
Very few homeowners know of the risk of water intrusion that may occur after installing their new solar panel system. A simple waterproof regimen will save you lots of headache and money later. Actually, the installation of these panels will need drilling of quite a few holes through the roofing material. What happens is, many…
Most homes have an attic for storing old things or for an extra room when the ceiling is high enough for a person to stand up. Some homeowners do not give much attention to this part of their house because they do not know that if it is not properly insulated, the heat or cold can…
While it may be natural to imagine Florida as the state with the most solar panels due to the amount of sunlight, they are still trying to get enough people to invest in this renewable source of energy. The Go Solar Program offers the Community First Program which pays up to 6 months of solar…
Although solar panels are generally made of tempered glass, they are designed to withstand dry and wet, cold and warm weather. Thus, it can be said that they can withstand hail. Aside from the tracking mount portion of the solar panels, there are no other movable parts in the solar electric system. In line with…
How do residential solar panels work? Solar panels are basically made up of solar cells which convert sunlight into electricity. To be more specific, the semiconductor which composes the solar cells absorbs a part of the light’s energy and sets the electrons free. After doing so, the freed electrons are subjected and controlled by electric…
Looking for solar power in Delray Beach? Solar panels can be a great advantage to you and the environment. They lower the cost of electricity bills and they also lessen the use of non-renewable energy. However, before you buy and get your own solar panels, there are several things you have to take into…
Solar panels aren’t hard to look for. With a growing population that looks for cheaper and better alternatives for energy, solar energy companies are rising. But looking for the right solar energy provider can be challenging especially when you don’t have any background on this. To help you decide for the right provider, here are a few…
What Sparked Your Interest in Florida Solar Energy? As a native Floridian, I am always thinking about our surroundings and environment. Not to mention that saving money is always a plus, too. However, the idea of going solar just did not seem possible due to the cost until I saw that a friend of mine…
Florida Ranks 5th For U.S. Jobs in Solar The solar industry in the U.S. continues to provide more jobs, now outpacing its waning, and dangerous, coal counterpart. According to SEIA, the sunshine state ranked 5th in the nation in 2016 for solar employment with 8,260 jobs. Many of these jobs offer competitive starting wages with…