Archive for tag: energy efficiency

15.062018April 28, 2021

Your Battery Questions Answered

Your Battery Questions Answered

By Brighten SolarIn NewsTags architecture, batteries, battery, energy efficiency, energy storage, green architecture, green business, green energy, montecito, renewable, renewable energy, san luis obispo, santa barbara, Self Generation Incentive Program, solar panels, ventura

The Green Energy Revolution is here: According to The Wall Street Journal, global investment in renewables was over double that of fossil fuels in 2016...

29.032018April 28, 2021

Solar to the Rescue

Solar to the Rescue

By Brighten SolarIn NewsTags africa, air pollution, china, deforestation, energy, energy efficiency, environment, green, green energy, politics, puerto rico, rainforest, renewable energy, Solar, solar pv panels, sustainability, world

Solar energy is most known for its environmental value: every kilowatt-hour of electricity produced from a solar panel is a kilowatt-hour not produced from fossil fuels. In fact, due to increased...

31.102017April 28, 2021

Tesla’s Solar Roof Tiles: Worth the Investment?

Tesla’s Solar Roof Tiles: Worth the Investment?

By Brighten SolarIn NewsTags elon musk, energy efficiency, tax credit, tesla, Tesla's Solar Roof Tiles

Both the renewables and tech communities have been abuzz this year about Elon Musk’s company Tesla joining forces with SolarCity, especially...

02.062017December 14, 2020

The Case for Microinverters

The Case for Microinverters

By Brighten SolarIn NewsTags energy efficiency, Microinverters, safety, scalability, warranty

When choosing the right solar system for your home, there are many factors you have to take into consideration. Among the most important...

25.102015December 16, 2020

Who won the 2015’s edition of the Solar Decathlon?

Who won the 2015’s edition of the Solar Decathlon?

By Brighten SolarIn NewsTags cost-effective, energy efficiency, Solar Decathlon, solar design, Solar Energy Competition, solar-powered homes

Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy organized the 2015 edition of its Solar Decathlon, challenging 14 groups of students to design, build and operate...