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Solar Shutter Panels

May 31, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
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Plug ’n Save Energy Products offers a very cool and innovative product called the PV Solar Shutter Retro-Fit.  The PV Solar Shutter is a way to add PV cells to existing plantation shutters.  PV cells are embedded in the louvers and wired to produce power.   For more information regarding Plug’ n Save Energy Products please visit www.plugnsaveenergyproducts.com … [Read more...]

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Solar Street Lighting

May 18, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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The Town of Concord Massachusetts, my home town, is in the process of removing street lights in an effort to reduce the lighting portion of the Town budget.  Street lighting is funded by the tax payers through the general fund. The plan calls for a 43% budget reduction in overall street lighting. When the street light reduction project is complete there will only be lights at intersections, sharp curves in roadway, and in the business … [Read more...]

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Photovoltaic Systems ~ Solar Renewable Energy In Massasachusetts

September 9, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment

Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the DC to AC energy (Alternating Current) making the power usable in our homes/businesses.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o />Anyone investing in a PV system … [Read more...]

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Photovoltaic Systems ~ Solar Renewable Energy In Massasachusetts

September 9, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment

Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the DC to AC energy (Alternating Current) making the power usable in our homes/businesses. Anyone investing in a PV system is eligible for a 30% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Power