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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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Is the Future of Solar a Tiny Antenna?

A new approach to capturing solar energy has been developed by researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Microcontinuum Inc. and […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

January 20, 2008

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Information Review of First Solar

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), based in Tempe, Arizona, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of thin-film solar […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

January 18, 2008

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Solar Powered Billboards in San Francisco, Africa, and Canada

PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) installed the nation’s first solar powered billboard at 1000 Brannan Street in San Francisco […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

January 9, 2008

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Solar Power Authority Copyright

Fair use of copyright materials Copyright laws of many nations and various international agreements provide for “Fair Use” Uses of […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

December 23, 2007

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Microsoft Solar Panel Installation
Microsoft Solar Panel Installation

With Google getting so much attention recently for its solar projects and plans to enter into solar energy production, I […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

December 1, 2007

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About Solar Power Authority

The mission of Solar Power Authority is to create a worldwide solar resource that is largely unbiased and unaffiliated. While […]

By: Solar Power Authority Staff

November 28, 2007

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