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The ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum in Ashland, Oregon, is now home to three of STracker’s Model S1B elevated solar trackers.
STracker dual-axis solar trackers installed at ScienceWorks Read More »
Learn about the numerous ways solar energy can be harvested. The amount of sunlight that reaches the earth every day is truly staggering. An estimate from the US Department of Energy states that more sunlight hits the earth in an hour than the entire world uses in a year.
Solar Tech: From PV to CSP Read More »
Oregon’s net metering law allows all utility customers to generate their own electricity and reduce their electricity bills.
Oregon Net Metering Read More »
We’re blessed with both a lot of sunshine and a lot of trees in Southern Oregon. Sometimes the very trees we love the most block our solar access and make siting a solar electric system difficult. So, how do we coexist with trees, deal with shading issues, get the most out of our solar electric systems, and do the right thing for the environment? The answer begins by hiring the right solar professionals.
Trees & Solar: The Site Survey Connection Read More »
Bonnie Johnson and Paul Torrence represent ideal candidates for a residential grid-tied system. The retired couple has a goal of achieving net zero energy use and prior to the PV installation had invested in energy-efficient household appliances. The installed 6.58 kW array is sized to generate approximately 75% of their annual electricity. When a planned domestic solar water heating system is installed, their overall energy use will be close to net zero.
Ideal Candidates for a Residential Grid-Tied System Read More »
