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Build your own solar concentrator at home with GoSol's free DIY guide

The ambitious people over at GoSol have just released a free solar concentrator (Sol1) construction guide that aims to educate communities on the ability to harness solar energy through low-cost DIY tech.

Association for tanning salon owners sparks controversy as it promotes health benefits of sunbed use

The World Health Organization classifies UV tanning devices as 'carcinogenic to humans', but the American Suntanning Association says it wants to 'factually dispel these myths'.

When To Call An Electrician

If you are a homeowner, you know that electrical problems can arise. In the event of an electrical issue, some homeowners think that they ca...

40 Facts About Solar Energy

Solar energy facts: Solar energy refers to energy from the sun. It is the most important source of energy for life forms. It is a renewable source of energy unlike non- renewable sources such as fossil fuels.

Benefits of Solar Energy

Solar Power Trend We’ve all heard about it before and now we can agree the trend is inevitable. As you might have realized, several businesses are moving to solar energy as their ideal source of power. More specifically, the use of LED lighting and PV lighting have significantly gained grounds in the recent past. Those …

Digital Tools to Transform Retail Product Development

Retail product development is changing more now than it has in the past 15 years. Leaders must transform their product development lifecycles to survive in a digital world, and PLM alone can't produce the required results. It's time for retailers to turn to a new set of transformation levers, enabled by digital tools and technologies.

Looking for a cute way to package your retail products?

I love these trendy mesh pouches with zippers! Your clients will love being able to take their products home in a reusable travel bag. ...

Sell Yourself: Building a Retail Product for Your Restaurant

Product extension for your restaurant is a big commitment, but it can also be really profitable to have a retail component, in more ways than one.

What's a solar inverter? The solar equipment you need to know

You can't use solar power without an inverter. Here's what you need to know when you're shopping.

Benefits of protecting solar equipment with corrosion inhibitor

From small solar powered LED lighting to massive solar farms, as well as wind turbines of all sizes, critical components must be able to stand up to constant exposure to sun, rain, dew, humidity, wind, and dust for the life of the system. The challenge is that the internal components, electronics, and wiring of solar... View Article

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Wholesale Solar Equipment

This guide offers insights to solar contractors, installers, EPCs and brokers for navigating the PV supply chain and buying wholesale solar equipment.

How to choose a solar contractor

So you’ve decided to join the renewable energy revolution and go solar for your home or business (or maybe you’re …

Contractors: How to get started installing solar panels

Selling solar isn’t an easy task, but with the right framework, you can make it easier.

What is grid intermittency and how can contractors prepare for it?

As the total U.S. solar eclipse approaches and the amount of renewable energy in the country continues to rise, many people have concerns about grid

Is your old stock collecting dust and costing you money?

Instead of taking a financial hit on your excess inventory, partner with a solar equipment broker to resell it in the secondary market. By Melissa Ann

How to help prospective customers choose a quality solar contractor

By Pete Wilking, founder and president of A1A Solar Contracting If you’ve been installing solar for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard from homeowners in crisis concerning the sudden insolvency of their original solar contractor. With so much growth in our industry, why do we see so many installers come and

How can distributors help contractors improve cash flow?

Components make up at least a third, sometimes half, of the total cost of a solar project. Often, solar contractors are asked to pay for the panels, inverters and other equipment before a job is inspected and functional. But because homeowners aren’t usually expected to pay for a system until it’s proving to offset

Find a Contractor

Solar 101: How to find … and evaluate … a solar contractor for your rooftop project

A well-designed rooftop solar system should last 20 or 30 years, or longer. This guide for choosing the right contractor should help ease your concerns.