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Solar News

Learn what you should know about residential solar power. Our solar news section contains articles on the lastest solar industry news, solar energy trends and homeowner resources

How to Calculate Your Peak Sun-Hours

As energy costs continue to rise, more and more people are looking to solar power as a more efficient option for both their homes and businesses. On top of the economic benefits of solar power, solar energy produces no pollution and has no negative environmental effects, making it an attractive option for those concerned about […]

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Organic Solar Concentrator Discovery at MIT

In the past mirrors and lenses have been used to focus and direct sunlight to increase efficiency in solar panels. […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

July 11, 2008

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Solar Power at SF Giants Stadium – AT&T Park

Solar Power (and solar promotions) are popping up everywhere and just recently AT&T Park partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

July 11, 2008

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Car Charge Station Map

[UPDATE] The article below has been preserved for historical records but Solar Power Authority has since partnered with the mapping […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

June 28, 2008

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Solar Car Ports and Electric Cars

Many corporations, including Google, are building free standing solar carports to shield employees cars from the elements and keep them […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

May 7, 2008

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“Solar Ark”-itecture Masterpiece

Japanese electronic company SANYO has designed a revolutionary, children-friendly, educational, solar photovoltaic building in the heartland of Japan. Today, the […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

February 22, 2008

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