Marriage comes with many long-term commitments; from purchasing your first home together, or planning for the future, switching to solar is an additional big commitment for new couples that provides many benefits and returns on investment. Increase Property Value Buying a house can help you build equity sooner and avoid rising rent prices. One of the...
April is national #TechMonth, in this blog we highlight some recent advancements in solar technology that have paved the way to efficient solar energy solutions and systems. Record-Breaking Efficiency Technologies: Most recent research from the National University of Singapore has made a major advancement and set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of...
Climate change is a big concern considering that it could tremendously affect our way of living, it can affect human health by polluting the air that we breathe, destabilizing water quality, and making resources scarce for healthy food. Greenhouse gases, are produced when fossil fuels are burned, leading to rising global temperatures. Luckily, in...
In honor of March being Women's History Month and March 8th being International women's day, Vision Solar would like to highlight the ten most influential women throughout the history of solar and their advancements to the solar industry. Katharine Burr Blodgett: (1898 - 1979) Blodgett was an American physicist whose work is considered foundational in the...
Happy new year from Vision Solar! A new year means new beginnings, new resolutions, and new opportunities. The past is far behind us, and we are only moving forward. Especially for the solar energy industry, 2022 is predicted to be a record year! Here are some optimistic expectations for this new year: According to a...
A popular myth among homeowners is that temperature affects solar panel efficiency, and we are here to answer why this cannot be farther from the truth! As we head into the winter season we are hearing more frequently the concerns of switching to solar in the winter and if it is worth it, Vision...
At the beginning of September, the U.S. Department of Energy released the “Solar Futures study” outlining the plan for solar energy in the years to come. What does this plan look like, and what can we expect? First is a very optimistic start that the White House is calling for solar energy to power nearly...
Solar energy is virtually inexhaustible making it the best renewable energy source. If you are considering making the switch over to solar or have already done so, here are five interesting facts about solar that will surprise you. One hour of sunlight equals one year’s worth of energy for the ENTIRE earth! To put that...
While trying to understand solar power, at Vision Solar we try to break down all of the elements. This is one of the best ways to teach our customers about not only solar, but also our entire process. Breaking down the term solar power begins with the breakdown of the term solar. What exactly...
As the election approaches, we know many of you are preparing to vote for your favorite candidate, or maybe just for your dog. Either way, there are some things you should consider before deciding who to vote for. As always different candidates have different visions. Doing your research and seeing which candidate will save...
