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San Diego Solar Fees Increase

San Diego’s solar permit fees skyrocket

January 11th, 2010 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

The cost of getting a solar plan approved by the city of San Diego has risen from $565 from $93 reflecting a policy change by the city to quit subsidizing solar installations.
It has only been 6 months since San Diego made the proud announcement of having the most rooftop solar installations nationwide.  With this recent [...]

Andalay Solar Panels California

Andalay - Plug and play solar for your California Home

December 16th, 2009 in Solar Energy News by admin

Andalay Solar Power Systems

Andalay — Solar Systems available at Lowes
Energy costs are an ever-rising expense for your family. Installing Akeena’s award winning, state-of-the-art Andalay panels allows you to regain control of your energy costs, see immediate savings, and help reduce greenhouse emissions.
The First Truly Integrated, Plug-and-Play Solar Power System
Only Akeena Solar offers Andalay high efficiency [...]

Thin-Film Solar Technology

First Solar Drives Down Costs of Producing Thin-Film Solar Panels

November 10th, 2009 in New Stuff by admin

Thin-film panels, such as those made by First Solar Inc, the largest U.S. solar power company, are cheaper to make per watt of electricity than are standard panels.
The average thin-film solar panel price is expected to decline nearly 18 percent in 2010 to $1.40 per watt, iSuppli said. Average prices for silicon-based panels are expected [...]