KRISHNA MOHAN

  Research Local Green Energy Regulations and Incentives Before you get carried away, there are a couple of important factors to keep in mind. First, states and municipalities vary in the way they regulate some renewable energy systems, particularly solar panels and wind turbines. If it turns out your city severely restricts either or both, it’s good to figure that out early in the process. Call your local city hall or consult a local wind and solar installer to find out what’s allowed in your area. Second, there may be tax credits and other incentives that make it more affordable for you to purchase a green energy system. As of 2018, the federal  Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit  has been extended through the end of 2021 and applies to systems like solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps and solar water heaters. Your state may offer additional tax credits, and your local utilities may even have programs to make renewable energy installation easier. Gene...

  Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources in the world. Solar technologies can harness this energy for a variety of uses, including generating electricity, providing light or a comfortable interior environment, and heating water for domestic, commercial, or industrial use. Solar Technologies There are three main ways to harness  solar energy :  photovoltaics ,  solar heating & cooling , and  concentrating solar power . Photovoltaics generate electricity directly from sunlight via an electronic process and can be used to power anything from small electronics such as calculators and road signs up to homes and large commercial businesses. Solar heating & cooling (SHC) and concentrating solar power (CSP) applications both use the heat generated by the sun to provide space o...