Recycling solar panels is a relatively complex task because they contain many different types of materials. Panels contain metals, such as lead, copper, gallium and cadmium; an aluminum frame; silicon solar...
Source: SEIA Press Release For the third year in a row, the U.S. solar industry installed double-digit gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, with 10.6 GW coming online in...
A ground-mounted solar array is a great option when going solar, especially when a roof does not provide enough space for an efficient solar array. The disadvantage of the ground-mounted...
Many people interested in solar panels are concerned with the impact it will have on their roof. I took this question to our lead installer Trip. About Trip: Trip is...
Article Here Author: By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For more than 700,000 customers of a private South Carolina utility, the $1,000 rebate checks aren’t in the...
Australia begins construction on their largest solar project to date. From pv magazine Australia. A project boasting 1.5 GW of solar PV and 500 MWh of energy storage broke ground 100...
The quality of solar panels determines the efficiency and performance of your system. Not all company’s install high-quality panels on your project. Solar Chief is committed to equipping its customers...
China is planning to build the world’s first solar-powered space station. They hope to reach a source of “inexhaustible clean energy” for their space station. China claims to have tested...
The debate over developing solar energy projects on public land has proven to be a controversial topic. The article below describes the benefits of solar development on public land. Article:Wilderness.org...
The article below is from the Solar Energy Industries Association. Solar Chief is a proud member of the SEIA. Net metering allows residential and commercial customers who generate their own...
Solar energy is now more affordable and accessible than ever before, and using renewable energy makes a positive impact on the environment. It’s like they say: what does a solar...
Farmers are now harvesting the sun for produce and power. As weather conditions change and the prices of crops increase farmers have turned to solar energy to make an income....
Disney added a 50-megawatt solar system in Florida. This solar farm includes more than a half million panels that cover 270 acres. This will considerably reduce net greenhouse gas emissions...
As always contact Solar Chief to discuss the best option for the most efficient, reliable, and cost effective system. Solar Chief offers Free Site Evaluations and Free Quotes. Why add...
Welcome to a new feature on the Solar Chief Blog called Ask the Experts! I will ask our Solar Chief experts to answer common questions that many customers have. Solar...
Buying a solar energy system will likely increase your home’s value. A recent study found that solar panels are viewed as upgrades, just like a renovated kitchen or a finished basement,...
There are many misconceptions about Solar panels impact on the environment. Keep reading to learn more. Making solar panels causes more pollution than the clean energy they produce. No. A...
Investing and transitioning to solar can seem complex but Solar Chief is here to help. Our company prides itself on educating customers on everything solar. Solar Chief wants to ensure...
Our goal at Solar Chief is to make every customer feel prepared and fully educated about going solar. These tips do not have to be completed to receive a free...
Top retailers investing in solar are leading the way to cleaner energy. Corporations are recognizing that going solar is a common-sense business decision. Solar not only benefits the environment but...
There are so many reasons to go solar. This week we will share some of our favorites. Save the Earth Solar power is one of the cleanest, most sustainable, and...
Politics can be unpredictable so take advantage of the tax credits available now. The federal tax credit of 30% will only be valid till 12/31/2019. After 12/31/2019 the federal tax...
Solar panels operate on cloudy days, but the productivity will be lower. Clouds blocking the sun limit the amount of direct sunlight the solar panels can absorb. The decrease in...
Installing solar on your home is a big investment. Our goal at Solar Chief is to create a smooth and simple transition to solar. We strive to educate our customers...
The complicated relationship between the White House and solar panels began in 1979. President Jimmy Carter installed 32 solar panels on the White House roof amid the Arab oil embargo,...
Solar panels continue to pop up all over the United States, and increasingly generating the energy of the nation. Solar energy production once restricted to land is now advancing its...
Solar power is the collection and conversion of the sun’s energy into electricity. The process begins when solar (or photovoltaic) cells are exposed to sunlight, this knocks the electrons in...
Do not miss out on solar for your home Earlier this year Duke Energy reached its capacity for net-metering rooftop solar power in South Carolina when it began sourcing 2...
Energy Department Announces $102 Million to Tackle Solar Challenges, Expand Access to Clean Electricity Building on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut climate-changing carbon pollution and continue building a...