The nature of our company dictates that each of us is genuinely interested in solar energy. Margaret writes often about energy policy and green building design. Eric is our technology guy; Connie, our China buff and resident expert on solar power in emerging markets. I try to write on issues of cost and financing, and [...]

In order to make an educated purchase of a solar electric system, you need to understand all the elements. People often come to us thinking that net metering is the primary incentive for going solar. While that’s not true, net metering is a big piece of the picture. Learn more about the truth behind net [...]

While we’re all keeping an eye on the economy, I thought I’d review again a few of the main factors that go into the pricing of a solar energy system. How do things look for 2009? Whether solar makes financial sense for you will depend largely on the following:
(1) Cost of system and installation: OK, [...]