Online Solar Power Resources
Want to learn more about how solar energy works? The Union of Concerned Scientists has compiled a wonderful overview of the sun’s power to harness energy in an article called, “ The Solar Resource .” It offers a nice introduction to photovoltaic (PV) panels and their potential kilowatt-hours per year for a typical US household. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority offers a series of nice links to resources about solar for a home as part of its community solar awareness and empowerment programs. The site answers a series of frequently asked questions about residential solar. How does solar energy work? What are the benefits of solar? Am I ready for solar? How do I get started with solar? How do I pay for solar? Wondering what the total solar energy picture looks like right now in the US? The Solar Energy Industry Association constantly updates its “ Solar Market Insight ” to describe current Gigawatts (GW) of total installed capacity and how many...