Facts About Solar

The latest innovation comes from Japan’s Sanyo Electric Company who has developed the a very impressive new PV technology which works like this HIT solar cells improve boundary characteristics and reduce power generation losses by forming impurity-free i-type amorphous silicon layers between the crystalline base and p- and n-type amorphous silicon layers.

The first of many projects I’m sure to use the HIT solar cells is a project in Italy. The Project funded by a consortium led by Deutsche Bank is expected to be completed by September 2010.
Sanyo’s HIT solar cells, which are famous for their high-conversion efficiency, are now well on their way to improving PV module production and reducing cost for manufacturing. Thanks to the use of HIT solar cells, soon there will be feasibility of excellent-quality power production. This increase in the amount of quality-power generation of HIT solar cells makes the HIT solar cells a hard competitor to follow by traditional PV manufacturers.

The hybrid Sanyo HIT cells, are made from thin mono-crystal silicon surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon are now more cost efficient both production-wise as well as raw-materials-wise. Reduction in the optical absorption loss and reduction in resistance loss make the Sanyo HIT Photovoltaic Modules the ideal choice in most installations.
HIT solar cells have been successful in small-sized systems now with the Italian installation we will see how they are for larger buildings/complexes.

Senior Development Manager, Dean Konstantine from Green Go Solar, LLC announces the company has received a clean bill of health from its consultants who have completed the required environmental impact study on the 160 acres owned by Green Go Solar. The property is located North of Victorville, California and has been set aside for development into a 35 megawatt solar PV farm designed to proved 100% renewable carbon free energy to Southern California Edison through a Power Purchase Agreement. The report put the company one step closer to the realization of the project becoming a reality.

Sunjoy Energy, a Milwaukee based alternative energy consulting firm who was contracted by Green Go Solar to complete a through and required Environmental Assessment report on the 160 acres prior to the permit process, has returned a clean bill of health and a green light to move forward with application for a conditional use permit from the county of San Bernardino.

Negotiation are currently underway between company owners, Dr. William Abboud, Richard Abboud and Dean Konstantine with several private funding sources who have committed to providing the capital investment needed to complete the 35 megawatt project. The company hopes to have the project completed by year end 2011, if completed on schedule this project would become the largest alternative energy, zero carbon based, solar electric generator in the US.

Lead development manager Dean Konstantine, is working on his innovative co-generation technology and megawatt storage cylinders, which once on line would be incorporated into this project and future alternative energy developments giving them the sustainability currently lacking in most alternative energy sources.

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Everyone knows it is important for each of us to do our part in protecting our environment; no one wants to live in a dirty, smelly, polluted world! In addition, cleaning a dirty environment can be very expensive and in most cases we all are burdened with the cost of the clean up through taxes.

Although, our environment has been drastically cleaned up and improved from the days of the industrial revolution over the past hundred years, there is always room for improvement. One way to work towards reducing our share of pollution is through the use of new renewable technologies such as photovoltaic electric generating equipment for your home and business.

But, what are the solar power costs? Before most people can worry about the possibility of global warming and green house gases being on the rise, it’s more important to the individual to assess the cost of the renewable energy today and can they afford it. If you can’t afford the cost, it doesn’t matter what the social benefits are! Here is one thing to consider before making up your mind about affordability of renewable energy. If the current powers to be continue to advance a clean energy economy the current cost for energy will undoubtedly go up very quickly. Assuming, your current electric bill is affordable, will it still be affordable if it doubles in a year? If the answer is no, you might want to keep reading.

Solar energy is free once you pay the photovoltaic cost and remains that way for the life of the equipment 50 years plus. Not a bad deal in the long run, the only hurtle is buying the equipment upfront. Some governments around the world are very aggressive and are offering grants, but most are offering tax incentives. Rebates usually come from the utility companies, no because they are generous and want to give their money away. The local utilities in some states were mandated by law to collect fees from each of their rate payer over the past few years to create the cash incentive funds. These incentives or rebates were designed to induce people to purchase and install renewable energy equipment by giving a financial reward for acting those who act quickly. Even so, there is still a hefty cost associated with the energy equipment and installation. Unfortunately, as more people take advantage of the subsidy the payments are reduced (in most cases the government mandate created a tiered system with thresholds, as each threshold is reached the rebate or incentive drops to the next lower amount).

The best place to start looking for rebates and other incentives is the”Database of State Incentives for Renewable and Efficiency” website.The site provides a map of the United States which allows you to click on the state in which you live, and a host of further links will be presented that will outline the incentives or grants being offered at individual state and federal level. Before you start the renovation or implementation of a solar power system, check out this website first. This will help you understanding what you’re entitled to and the money you can save, not to mention keep your solar contractor honest.

The website will spell out incentive type, whether it is a tax credit, what the net metering requirements are or other similar programs. You will be guided as to what sectors are entitled to the benefits whether they are for residential, government or commercial premises. You will find a summary of the grant(s) or incentive(s) being offered if any, who is actually offering the grant(s) (state or federal) normally a link to the website in charge of the offering of the grant(s) or incentive(s). It will outline the purpose the grant is being offered for, whether it is for the installation of solar power, wind energy,insulation, etc. There are numerous benefits with the possibility of receiving thousands of dollars. Take a look so you can weigh out the advantages of acting now verses waiting till the benefits run out and your electric bill doubles or worse triples! Visit my website http://solarutilitiesnow.com to find out more.