Monthly Archives: March 2010

Sun Gods

Over the millennia, human civilization has always recognized and respected the power and necessity of the sun. The reverence held for our sun has resulted in several different deities from the Incans to the Ancient Norse with many in between. … Continue reading

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Solar Panels, how they’re made

Check out this nice little video from the Discovery Channel’s show “How It’s Made.” Explains how solar panels are manufactured. -Nat Smith

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Peer pressure to the rescue

You’ve put up your solar panels, turned down the thermostat, and spent a frustrating afternoon trying to make foam weather stripping stick to your window frames instead of your hair.  Meanwhile, your neighbor’s living room could be mistaken for a … Continue reading

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Solar Music!

We can all see the sun, and we can certainly feel the sun, but have you ever wondered what the sun would sound like? Well now you don’t have to wonder anymore. Researchers and composers from the University of Michigan … Continue reading

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Everything you wanted to know about solar financing but didn’t know who to ask…

For homeowners thinking about going solar, there are a few different ways of financing a system, including lease financing, power purchase agreements and PACE financing.  It can all be a bit confusing at first but, by the end of this … Continue reading

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