A self sufficient existence is what we aim for. Nobody likes to dole out electricity bills to big companies each month. However, most of us either do not have a choice, or do not know about the alternatives. Solar energy is an increasingly popular and cost effective alternative to meet our energy needs.

Spain is heavily promoting the use of solar energy. Today, it is the fourth largest producer of solar energy in the world. A very large part of its energy output also goes to Germany. When we think about how much of the sun's energy that falls on the surface of the earth is not utilised and essentially wasted, it seems perfectly sensible that sunny Spain promotes solar energy.

Solar panels Spain are available at competitive prices today, as opposed to a few years ago, when going solar proved to be an expensive proposition. According to Spanish law, all new and remodelled residential properties are required to have a solar heater. (more...)

Everyone wants to be more environmentally responsible these days. But when they see the costs associated with 'going green' they tend to get less ambitious. Hybrid cars, solar panels, and wind energy is still rather pricey. In this brief article we will explain how to save money on solar pv panels.

The only project that homeowners can actually complete on their own is solar panel installation. For obvious reasons, they can't build a hybrid car and installing a wind turbine is a chore, trust us. But putting solar panels on your roof is a weekend project. Best of all, it will save you a lot of money in the long run.

The first thing you must do is purchase a solar panel kit from a reputable company on the internet. Make sure they are a certified dealer and that their customers have good things to say about them on unaffiliated review sites. Because solar panels are expensive, we suggest you start small with only a few panels. (more...)