The gauntlet has been thrown down. Elon Musk, take heed. SolPad, an integrated solar plus storage solution, recently made its debut and is precisely the holy grail that the solar industry has long been seeking. It is developed by SunCulture Solar, of which CEO Christopher Estes,...
The college experience is a rite of passage for many people. This is a significant time period in which young individuals mature and grow. Colleges and universities are an incubator of this potential. Solar charging stations are a great way to introduce developing minds to...
Great news Nevadans! NV Energy has an agreement to grandfather existing solar customers for which the Nevada Public Utilities Commission must vote on for approval. Today, the PUCN unanimously voted to grandfather 32,000 existing solar customers back into NEM 1 rates. All the hard work...
As we increasingly rely on technology, one can hardly recall a life without these modern luxuries and conveniences. Our growing appetite for better and faster technology does not always keep pace with what can be done. This reliance on modern technology has enabled innovation in...
We live in a digital world. Our need to be connected at all times has driven a market where accessories for our mobile devices are major expenditures for us and a booming industry for manufacturers. Chargers for our mobile devices are a necessary convenience, as...
Generating power is a complicated process from its inception as a fossil fuel to its end product as electricity, whose final destination is to the consumer. Our grid system is archaic and in serious need of an overhaul. Transforming the grid can reduce overall costs...
With the amount of sunshine that we have, Nevada is fully capable of becoming independent of fossil fuels. Solar reduces vulnerabilities like grid failure from cyber-attacks and natural disasters. Renewable resources such as solar and wind will enable the U.S. to reduce our carbon footprint...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/28/2016 Sol-Up Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Southern Nevada The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Las Vegas-based solar firm, which employs all local Las Vegas professionals LAS VEGAS—Solar power is a booming business worldwide, but local installer Sol-Up...
Budget and environmentally-conscious organizations can receive tremendous benefits from sustainable operations and green facilities. Healthcare facilities are types of buildings that fall into the high power user category as hospitals and medical clinics often use twice as much power as other industries. Equipment has to...
Most people already know the general benefits that rooftop solar provides such as reducing electricity costs, boosting property values, and reducing carbon emissions. But, did you know that solar can help lower peak demand charges? In Nevada, peak power demand affects all commercial and business ratepayers. ...