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Why is Solar Good for the Environment?
[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] All energy sources have some impact on our environment. Coal, oil, and natural gas are considered fossil fuels and do substantially more harm to the environment than renewable energy sources. Their environmental impacts include air and water pollution, damage to public health, wildlife and habitat loss, water use, land use, and…
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The Many Uses of Solar Power
[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] Solar energy facilities generate electricity, which is distributed to energy consumers via electric transmission systems. There are two ways of collecting and utilizing solar energy: Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) are used as a heat source to boil water. Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no”…
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How Have Women Contributed to the Solar Industry?
[su_row][su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] Throughout the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, women were studying scientific subjects and making discoveries. Despite the sexism and discrimination that plagued the world throughout these times, women fought to be recognized for their contributions to their respective industries. The first female recognized for her work…
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Benefits of Solar Energy For Businesses
[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””] Solar power has become an increasingly popular source of energy for business owners across the United States. Using photovoltaic and silicon solar cells to convert radiation into power, solar panels will eventually be an essential source of energy in the future. Fortunately, integrating the use of solar energy into a business…
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Are Penetrations The Enemy Of Flat-Roof Solar? They Don’t Have To Be.
Holes in commercial rooftops are often considered the enemy of solar installations. Building owners don’t want them; installers don’t want to make them. So fully ballasted systems have become the norm for commercial roofs. No holes are needed if a solar system is held down by enough concrete blocks. But today’s commercial roofs are not…
