Posts by mark oneill
Harnessing the Sun: An Abbreviated History of Solar Energy
Harnessing The Sun: An Abbreviated History Of Solar Energy Ever wonder when solar power “became a thing”? Solar technology has come a long way since the photovoltaic effect was first discovered in 1839 by French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel. The photovoltaic effect is the ability of a solar cell to convert sunlight into electricity.…
Read MoreHarnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into Canadian Solar’s Panel Technology
Harnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into Canadian Solar’s Panel Technology Jul 8, 2023 2 min read As the world seeks innovative strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change, solar energy has become a central player in the renewable energy field. One of the world’s top renewable energy companies, Canadian Solar, has…
Read MoreHow Exactly Do Solar Panels Work?
How Exactly Do Solar Panels Work? Have you ever wondered how solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity? What exactly are those panels made of? Here’s a primer on how solar energy works and don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz! When the sun shines on a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed…
Read MoreGo Solar for the Holidays!
Go Solar For The Holidays! We Americans use a lot of electricity during the holidays, from powering Christmas lights and decorations to using kitchen appliances for cooking big holiday meals. Even if your house looks nothing like Clark Griswold’s in Christmas Vacation, you’re likely to notice a sharp jump in your electric bill come January.…
Read MoreGoing Solar? 9 Must-Ask Questions for Solar Energy Contractors
Going Solar? 9 Must-Ask Questions For Solar Energy Contractors Transitioning to solar energy in Manchester, CT, is a significant decision that requires careful planning and execution. Solar energy, though constituting just 1% of annual electricity production nationwide, is experiencing rapid growth as a power source. One of the most crucial aspects of this process is selecting…
Read MoreGoing Solar? 9 Must-Ask Questions for Solar Energy Contractors
Going Solar? 9 Must-ask Questions For Solar Energy Contractors Transitioning to solar energy in Manchester, CT, is a significant decision that requires careful planning and execution. Solar energy, though constituting just 1% of annual electricity production nationwide, is experiencing rapid growth as a power source. One of the most crucial aspects of this process is selecting…
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