More homes in Georgia will be powered by solar energy in the coming years, thanks to changes in a state utility’s green energy plan. An announcement from Georgia Power said that its plan has already been approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission, setting the stage for more residents to adopt solar energy.
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The following article details a serious problem in the solar industry. Justin Green, President of Southern View Energy: “This is a major issue within our industry and one that people need to be made aware of”.
Low quality solar panels from inexperienced manufacturers are stored in U.S. ports and warehouses, poised to hit the market whenever possible. With the steady increase in module brands and types – almost 3,000 at the beginning of 2009 – contractors should be aware that not all solar panels are created equal.
Continue reading US SOLAR INDUSTRY AT RISK WITH LOW QUALITY PRODUCTS FLOODING THE MARKET…
Jefferson, GA— Who says you can’t celebrate Earth Day anytime? Certainly not the 12 local middle schools students who participated in the April 30th, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) competition. Using one of the Earth’s brightest resources, the sun, students put their hand-built solar sprinters to the test in a fast paced race competition held at Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, GA.
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