SolarCity

Rooftop Solar: Now’s the Time to Get Started

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There’s never been a better time to go solar, given how much prices have come down while efficiency in converting sunlight to electricity has risen…

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EarthTalk

Green Patent Sharing: Putting Health of the Environment Above Profits

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The idea behind green patent sharing is that inventors can share the rights to make use of certain patented technologies that benefit the environment…

EarthTalk

Solar Meltdown or Boom?

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Just because Americans are warming up to solar doesn’t mean that every company looking to lead this power revolution has been able to manage the growth and navigate the tricky world of shifting subsidies and incentives…

EarthTalk

Is solar power cost-competitive with the grid yet?

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the price of getting solar panels installed on a home is lower than ever, but has it gotten to the point anywhere in the U.S. where it’s actually cheaper than traditional grid power yet? — Lester Milstein, Boston, MA Rooftop solar panels on have always been the province of well-to-do, […]