Information on Solar Power and Renewable Energy

How Solar Works

This section is where you can find up-to-date information about how solar cells and solar panels work and learn about new advances in solar technology.

Solar and You

What should you consider before going solar? How do you find a solar installer? How do you finance a solar system? Find the answers to these questions and learn what other individuals and communities around the US are doing to support solar.

Solar and Renewable Energy Policy

The renewable energy industry is still heavily shaped by government policy. Learn about current legislation and how incentives, rebates, and feed-in tariffs in the US and around the world are affecting the development of renewable energy sources…and what you can do to help!

Other Solar Technology

In love with solar power but not ready to install solar panels? Solar energy can power technology on a smaller scale too. In this section you can learn about solar ovens, solar lights, solar pool heaters, solar battery chargers and more.

Other Renewable Energy Sources

In the US, photovoltaic solar panels are the most popular and mature form of home renewable energy generation. However, many other renewable energy sources are already practical on both a residential and a utility scale. In this section, we offer information on wind power, geothermal energy, concentrating solar power, tidal energy and more.

Business and Commercial Solar Power

Wondering if solar would be a good investment for your small business? Wondering which big corporations are going solar? Learn about technology, rebates, regulations, and financing for businesses installing solar power.

Are you a California homeowner interested in solar? Get a free solar financial analysis from Renewzle and find installers in your area.

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Recent News

  • Renewable Energy Increases Home Values

    BuildingGreen.com features a story on the value that renewable energy can add to a home. Amy Levin, a realtor who completed a LEED platinum registered gut rehab in Washington, DC, had her home appraised at 10% higher value than comparable properties. Interested buyers made offers that exceeded her green investment costs, even [...]

  • Top 10 Renewable Energy Technology Gadgets

    There are a lot of cool gadgets out there, but there’s a fine line between what’s cool and what’s useful. This is a green list of gadgets that are useful, but boast the extra-cool factor of using renewable energy. No batteries required!
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    The lightship is a solar-powered LED mounted on suction cups. [...]

  • National Renewable Energy Lab Sets Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States has announced that a new device developed by its scientists can convert 40.8 percent of light that hits it into electricity. This bests the previous record of 40.7 percent set by a different organization.
    According to NREL spokesman George Douglas, the new device is both thinner and [...]

  • 1 Block Off the Grid Rolling Out California’s Largest Community Solar Initiative

    San Francisco-based 1 Block Off the Grid (1BOG) announced today that it is teaming up with Real Goods Solar for a 100-home solar campaign in the city. 1 Block Off the Grid is an initiative set on driving renewable energy adoption for residential use through the use of education, private finance, and community purchase programs.
    Essentially, [...]

  • Solar Power Clothing Makes Charging Electronic Devices Easy

    Solar-powered clothing could be the next big trend for environmental enthusiasts. Researchers at North Carolina State University have designed a process called digital textile printing that makes it possible for solar panels to be fitted into jackets and ties.
    The wearable solar panels act much like batteries when energized. With a consistency similar to paper, the [...]

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