Rooftop Solar
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The BS* + Beer Show: Nuts and Volts of Solar Installations
A look at the technical aspects of getting a solar array system installed and running
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Installing Solar Panels Over Rigid Foam Insulation
Solar installers steer clear of this Passive House retrofit and the owner figures out why
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DOE Sees Sharp Drop in Cost of Solar Electricity
Research focuses on a new family of manmade materials called perovskites with a big potential
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Cheaper Solar Power Will Help Low-Income Families
With the right kind of help, the benefits of rooftop solar could be extended to more homeowners
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Are Solar Roofs Ready to Go Mainstream?
Tesla's Solar Roof has been slow in rolling out, but it's picking up speed and looks like a relative bargain
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A Holistic Approach to Housing
Hillside Center for Sustainable Living positions itself as a model for sustainable community development
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How Covid-19 Is Changing Solar Permitting for the Better
The new SolarAPP could reduce solar costs by about $1 per watt and reduce installation delays
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Designing for Solar Panels
Three experts weigh in on how to optimize a PV array’s potential
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Technologies Take Priority
A new build incorporates an advanced HVAC system and smart-home devices to maximize energy-efficiency and occupant comfort
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Cutting Edge Solar System
Sophisticated controllers and ample battery capacity mean a hassle-free solar system that thinks for itself
