Californians have struggled through drought for years now, and the effects are rippling through every part of the state's economy. One of the lone bright spots in recent years has been the proliferation of solar energy, a development which has played a pivotal role in allowing the state to manage its lack of water.

When we discuss energy efficiency and the growing push to embrace renewable power in the face of climate change, a number of possible options come to mind: Wind, hydroelectric, coal, nuclear — but solar always manages to stand out from the pack. And while photovoltaic solar panels are our bread and butter here at SolarMax Technologies, it does raise the questions: Why ...

One of the most frequent questions we're asked is whether are not installing photovoltaic solar panels is a financially sound investment in a particularly cloudy area. Especially in northern California, knowing that your solar panels will continue to provide returns day after day is important for peace of mind and making the right home improvement investment. To this ...

Home to two of the largest utility-scale solar farms and the largest deployment of residential solar panels in the country, California named as first state to cover 5 percent of energy needs through solar.

The solar energy market isn't being led by utility or residential rooftop installations, but rather by corporations investing heavily into solar farms. These efforts are focused on providing power to data centers, corporate offices and surrounding areas, but the example they set has a more resounding impact, showing other businesses and consumers that solar is a force ...

Those looking to save money, reduce their carbon footprint and earn tax credits can invest in solar power to achieve all three goals in one home improvement project. However, there are many other reasons to invest in solar energy panels. The ability to harness the sun to power your home is attractive in its own right, but with so many different advantages to going ...

Deploying solar energy panels is part using the right equipment and part finding the right place to positions the panels. However, according to The Washington Post, among other states, California boasts enough available space for solar to power itself three times over.

A recent report shows that building efficiency has become a big business across the United States. The advanced energy industry, which includes energy efficiency, clean power and renewables, has reached $199.5 billion in annual revenue, surpassing the airline industry and matching pharmaceuticals, according to Advanced Energy Economy (AEE). The report, generated by ...

Though solar advocates have said that solar power offers significant economic and environmental benefits, a recent study shows solar delivers powerful ROI as well. According to the Maine Public Utilities Commission, solar installations across the state are actually delivering a value of $0.33 per kilowatt hour, and that's without considering the impact the solar ...

The solar industry continues to boom with employment opportunities. The latest National Solar Jobs Census by The Solar Foundation shows that jobs in the solar market grew by 21.8 percent in 2014 over 2013, and more than 86 percent since 2010. From solar installers to maintenance workers at utility-scale solar farms, the new opportunities in this field seem endless, ...