#PutSolarOnIt

We are here to convince the entire nation to go solar! We want to see solar on every home, school, office, store, church, center, stadium, building, bikini, box, birdhouse, doghouse, cathouse, and every other place that can #PutSolarOnit!

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Now Is The Time For Residential Solar Power

Millions of American homeowners can now pay less for solar power than what they currently do over the long term. 

Many banks and credit unions offer 100% financing. Payments on a 10 year loan can be close to what you’re currently paying. After 10 years, you’ll have virtually free energy.

Check out solar-power-now.com to learn more.

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Solar energy that doesn’t block the view

A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while allowing people to actually see through the window. It is called a transparent luminescent solar concentrator and can be used on buildings, cell phones and any other device that has a clear surface. And, according to Richard Lunt of MSU’s College of Engineering, the key word is “transparent.”

[read more at MSU] [paper] [picture credit: Yimu Zhao]

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While America has gotten off to a slow start with solar power, it will eventually become a world leader in the energy source of the 21 century.

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The many reasons to switch to a green, renewable energy economy…..

http://solar-power-now.com/what-if-we-create-a-better-world-for-nothing/

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hahahaha

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Solar powered "Supertrees" in Singapore: http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/08/world/asia/singapore-supertrees-gardens-bay/ 

 Singapore

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SOL Dome in London, created by Lopp.pH

This nearly-invisible, solar-powered dome lights up in response to carbon levels in the atmosphere. Installed in Michigan as part of an ongoing research project, the SOL Dome is an ultra-light LED structure built from woven circles of composite fiber.

The different fibers will illuminate the dome in a kaleidoscope of colors, based on the amount of carbon in the air – creating a vivid reminder of our environmental impact 

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SOLAR POWERED MOBILE CHARGER

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So awesome!

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Here’s some happy news:

Solar energy is (pretty much/really soon) cheaper than fossil fuel energy.

Turns out they’ve recently solved a lot of the bugs with solar a lot sooner than they were expecting. A lot of big names - Paul Krugman, Al Gore - are expressing surprise and delight at this...

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Solar on the side: architects restored this historic 1926 building in South Los Angeles by adding solar panels on the back wall instead of the rooftop!   http://bit.ly/1fzB3lL 

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This is pretty cool. 

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Gemasolar, the First 24-Hour Solar Plant

The Gemasolar Power Plant, officially launched in May 2011 near Seville, Spain by Torresol Energy, was the first concentrated solar power plant with a molten salt heat storage system. Unlike other solar power stations, heat stored in these tanks during the day can be released for up to 15 hours overnight, or during periods without sunlight, allowing it to operate essentially 24-hours. The plant guarantees electrical production for a minimum of 270 days per year, up to three times more than other renewable energies, and consists of 2,650 panels spread across 185 hectares of rural land. The mirrors - known as heliostats - focus 95% of the sun’s radiation onto a giant receiver at the center of the plant. See a video tour of the plant here.

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No End in Sight for America’s Solar Revolution

The what, the why and the where-to of America’s solar power revolution are the subjects of a new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) report and infographic. It’s a story worth celebrating.

SEE MORE:

http://ecowatch.com/2014/08/07/no-end-in-sight-solar-revolution/

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Risks include adverse impacts on water, air, agriculture, public health and safety, property values, climate stability and economic vitality. Read more here. 

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Solar Energy on the Rise As Brazil Diversifies Energy Mix

400 solar projects have been registered for Brazil’s national energy auction this October.

SEE MORE:

http://ecowatch.com/2014/08/06/solar-energy-on-rise-brazil-diversifies-energy/

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How the Expiration of the Federal ITC Could Create a Boom in the Commercial Solar Market

How the Expiration of the Federal ITC Could Create a Boom in the Commercial Solar Market

All eyes…

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PutSolarOnIt now!! (before it's too late)

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History of Solar Power!

The history of solar energy begins with Leonardo da Vinci whose sketches dating back to the 15th century show that he had been designing techniques for harnessing solar energy. It seems not much had developed from then since other proof of solar power studies dated...

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First Boat sailing around the World by Solar Energy 

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This is amazing.