Archive for January, 2010

Unpacking solar acronyms – Solar terms, simplified

Technological terms, by nature, can be a mouthful.  But their acronyms can be just as esoteric.  PBI, kWh, SREC?  Enough is enough.  Today we’re going to unpack these solar abbreviations and show home solar for what it really is: simple and relevant.

How do I Know if I have a Good Roof for Home Solar?

If you’re thinking about getting home solar, you’ll most likely get solar panels placed on the roof of your home.  Here’s why.

Jobs In Solar: Site Superintendent – Electrician in NJ/PA (NJ / PA)

Date: 2010-01-25, 6:20PM ESTReply to: job-fwd4w-1570434989@craigslist.org

SunRun’s First Home Solar Installation in Boulder, Colorado

SunRun’s first home solar system was installed this week by REC Solar in Boulder, Colorado.    Homeowners Humberto and Kendra took advantage of SunRun’s Colorado offer:  $0 to upgrade their home to solar.   They’ll start saving immediately with clean solar energy.

Apple Wants Your iPod to be Solar Powered

Apple has filed patents to solar power up iPods. Transparent and semi-transparent solar panels will partly cover the pod. Their theory being the iPod will always be charging up with this design.

Entech Solar Launches the Entech Tubular Skylight

FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entech Solar, Inc. (OTC BB: ENSL.OB) (the “Company”, “Entech Solar”) is pleased to announce the launch and immediate availability of its new Entech™ Tubular Skylight, a state-of-the-art tubular skylight developed based on Entech Solar’s patented Solar Collimator™ technology. This proprietary Solar Collimator is designed to provide superior optical efficiency, increase lumen output, [...]

Solar One NYC Energy Policy Research internship- now accepting applications!

See your work on the “Under the Sun” blog! Solar One is looking for an intern to research and write about energy policy and its impact on New York City’s communities for our website. Full position description.

Rise & Shine: January 21, 2010

The Rise & Shine is your daily source for all solar-industry news. Brought to you by Sweet Solar Home and the Experts at SunRun.

Rise & Shine: January 22, 2010

The Rise & Shine is your daily source for all solar-industry news. Brought to you by Sweet Solar Home and the Experts at SunRun.

Jobs In Solar: Solar Instructor part time (Los Angeles)

Date: 2010-01-18, 9:35PM PSTReply to: info@solartraining-us.com