A lot of devices don’t work well when overheated, including solar panels. To improve solar panel efficiency, researchers came up with a way to make solar panels “sweat.” This allows them to cool down and the panel will produce more energy. So How do Panels “Sweat?” Over...
Solar-powered homes, solar-powered cars, why not solar powered trains? Power harnessed from the sun is taking over the world; it seems! It’s becoming commonplace, which is excellent for our planet. Clean, green, sustainable energy is the healthiest way to go for the earth. Solar-Powered Trains Solar-powered cars...
More Americans are considering going solar amid current climate change concerns. 6% of homeowners say they have already made the switch. Another 46% of homeowners said they are seriously thinking about making the change to solar. Find out why Americans are making the switch. Why Make...
Solar Power is cutting edge technology with new and evolving ideas. Tesla has made a huge advance in solar technology. Tesla’s innovative electric cars, spacecraft, and solar power systems lead the way in technology, lowering the human carbon footprint, and sustainable living. What is a Powerwall? Tesla...
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the area of Puerto Rico, Dominica, and St. Croix. The hurricane peaked at Category 5 - or upwards of 157 miles per hour. The damage toll was immense - with the cost of damage reaching 102 billion USD....
If you’ve ever spoken to anyone from any solar company, you’ve heard a similar sales pitch: “Switching to solar can save you thousands of dollars!” But how true is this pitch? That largely depends on a number of factors. Read on to find out the...
Solar Power is on the cutting edge of technology with new and ever-advancing ideas and products. Many companies advance solar technology, but one name stands out above the rest: Tesla. Tesla’s innovative electric cars, spacecraft, and solar power systems lead the way in technology, lowering...
We are pleased to announce that Sol-Up has been awarded “Elite” status by Panasonic. Panasonic recently added the Elite Residential Installer category, the third, and most prestigious level, to the existing Authorized and Premier levels. It is a distinction given only to companies who install...
The ocean. The place where so many of us go to relax, breathe in the fresh air and watch the ocean creatures play. Whether it be a crab skittering around in the sand, a whale breaching out at sea, or a sea urchin clinging to...
This year, Intersolar North America decided to spice up their conference in San Diego this year by adding a little friendly competition. They created the first-ever Solar Games to showcase the talents of different Solar Companies, and Las Vegas’s own Sol-up won the First-Place Prize! The...