Archive for Solar Resources

Is My House Right for Solar Panels?

Solar energy is no longer the wave of the future. It’s already here. Thanks to falling solar panel prices and aggressive government incentives, photovoltaic system installations have grown exponentially over the past ten years. That’s because in addition to being among the cleanest renewable energy sources on the planet, solar power is also one of the least expensive. Consequently, more and more homeowners are installing solar energy panels to eliminate monthly electric bills and free themselves from the unpredictability of utility-sourced energy.

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Pennsylvania is Prime for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Though solar energy might seem like a better fit for states that we perceive as “sunny,” Pennsylvania is actually very well-suited for Photovoltaic (PV) systems (or solar electric systems) that use solar panels with PV cells to convert sunlight into electricity.

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