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Most Efficient Rooftop Solar Power Panels Revealed by SolarCity

Annika Tostengard — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:23:39 +0000

The newest solar panel made by SolarCity is the most efficient rooftop solar panel ever made, according to the company. During third-party testing, the panel was able to produce solar power with 22.04% efficiency. The new models are even the same size as those currently available today, but can generate 30-40% more electricity. Right now, […]

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California's Rooftop Solar Power Reaches 1 Gigawatt

Mike Sandru — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:19:49 +0000

A new report made by Environment California, a statewide advocacy group, reveals that the state has hit a major renewable energy milestone: it is now home to 1 gigawatt’s-worth of rooftop solar power. Currently, only five countries were able to hit the 1 gigawatt installation mark to date: Italy, Japan, Germany, Spain and the Czech […]

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New Japanese Homes May Have to Install Rooftop Solar Panels

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:38:20 +0000

The Japanese who will want to build up a new home will probably be forced to install solar panels on their rooftops. Naoto Kan, the Japanese Prime Minister, is about to announce this intention at the G8 summit in Deauville, France.

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