North Haven, CT, USA — Are you searching for the most affordable way to set up your own solar panel plant to generate free electricity at your house? The good news is that solar panels have now become very affordable. Manufacturers from all over the world are producing high quality solar panels at very economic prices. Governments in several countries are also making dedicated efforts to promote solar power as an alternative to non-renewable sources of energy, such as coal and oil. Promotion of solar energy by the government and new levels of affordability have brought solar energy within reach for most of the homemakers. As a result, global markets are now witnessing a new and rising trend when it comes to buying solar panels.

According to experts, solar panels are believed to have a bright future. The reasons of its seemingly bright future are quite obvious. Production of solar energy at home saves you a lot of money on your electricity bills and is also very helpful in minimizing the waste during the energy production process.

The CEO of a leading solar panels wholesaler in USA (Solar Wholesale Products) said, “Solar energy and wind energy are making sense, and that is why their popularity is increasing exponentially.Buying solar panels and setting up a residential solar power plant will not only save on your electricity bill, but also will be an indicative of your dedication and care towards the environment.”

“The best thing about setting up a solar plant is that it does not cost a fortune to have your own powerhouse. You can start with a small solar power plant if you are low on budget. Eventually, you can keep adding new solar panels when your budget permits,” he added.

by Catherine Deshayes: HomeSun, the free power company, today announced that a staggering 42,000 homeowners across the UK have made an application to claim their free solar panels…Out of the 42,000 applicants, only two people applied to buy the solar panels outright.

A report by Ofgem has highlighted a rise in the number of solar installations being carried out. However this rise should not be confused with the appetite to buy solar panels.
HomeSun provides homeowners with three options to install solar PV (Buy, SolarShare, Free) and is therefore well positioned in the marketplace to gauge consumer mood across the UK.  Data collated by HomeSun clearly shows that the new wave of free and low cost solar schemes are working well for homeowners, democratising solar, and making it available to all.

Daniel Green, CEO at HomeSun, said:  “We believe that solar should be accessible for more homeowners.  We can meet demand by offering different packages – and our statistics clearly show which way the British public is voting.

“Homeowners who have access to £11,000 and plan to stay in their home for more than ten years would be advised to buy solar and benefit directly from Government FiTs (Feed in tariffs), and yes, Prince Charles is one of these people.  However, these types of homeowners are in a minority.”With jobs under threat, people downsizing their homes and ever-increasing energy bills, we have seen demand for free and low cost solar PV far outnumbers demand for any other type of package.” HomeSun stresses that homeowners review their personal circumstances and work out whether it is best for them to buy, or look at Free Solar or SolarShare. Daniel Green, HomeSun comments: “Through companies such as HomeSun, the FiT’s scheme is doing exactly what government intended – encouraging business enterprise, creating jobs, reducing bills of homeowners, and reducing the country’s carbon footprint.”

SAN FRANCISCO & HONOLULU–SunRun, the nation’s leading home solar company, today announced that its solar power service is now available in Hawaii. The company allows homeowners to have rooftop solar panels installed for as little as $0 down and pay monthly for solar electricity. Homeowners save up to 15% right away and control their electricity costs over time. In addition, SunRun owns, monitors, maintains, and insures the panels for no additional cost. This launch is SunRun’s second expansion in just two months, and it furthers the company’s mission to increase access to affordable solar power while driving job creation for local installers. “Our solar power service now makes solar a reality for homeowners in Hawaii by removing the high upfront cost.”

“It is important that we provide our homeowners and businesses adequate access to clean, renewable sources of energy,” said Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye. “Nearly 90 percent of the power generated and consumed in Hawaii is the product of imported fossil fuels. Hawaii’s location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean makes it the perfect place to take advantage of the energy provided by the sun. I commend SunRun for being part of the effort to move Hawaii into a clean energy future.”

SunRun partners with local installers in each new market to facilitate job creation, and has partnered in Hawaii with RevoluSun and Sunetric, two of the leading local integrators. SunRun partners employ over 2,500 workers, and one notable partner was able to add 75 new employees in 2009 due to SunRun’s solar power service. Recently, SunRun President Lynn Jurich spoke on a panel with Nevada Senator Harry Reid about creating green jobs, and she advised President Obama at The White House last December on the same topic.

by,Peter Lehner – Executive Director – Natural Resources Defense Council. While I was traveling in China last week, I visited the headquarters of Trina Solar, one of the largest solar photovoltaic manufacturers in the world.

The tour was very impressive and showed me so clearly what you can accomplish with targeted clean energy policies—the kind of policies we cannot get through the U.S. Congress.

In China, similar policies are creating thousands of good jobs as well as tax revenue, export sales, and pride in helping shape a prosperous, sustainable future.  I was told that the name Trina comes from the word for harmony between the heavens and the people; it’s actually pretty fitting.

Trina Solar is only 13 years old, and it already has more than 10,000 employees and ­­­­expects to double its sales this year, just as it has in the last four years.  Talking with Trina executives, I began to see how China could go from being a bit player in the global PV market to becoming the nation with 50 percent of worldwide sales. Read on