Advanced Solar - Wilmington, NC

Solar Knowledge

sarah — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:31:01 +0000

NC State and Federal tax credits are available for Solar Hot Water Systems! More green is good!

Solar Knowledge

sarah — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:20:51 +0000

Did you know that solar energy is dependent upon nuclear power? Solar Energy’s nuclear power plant, though, is 93 million miles away.

Solar Knowledge

sarah — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:16:55 +0000

The earth receives more energy from the sun in just one hour than the world uses in a whole year.

Solar Knowledge

sarah — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:58:19 +0000

Solar collectors are typically designed to last as long as your home with little or no maintenance. These systems often give a 14% to 20% per year non-taxable rate of return on your money – even for a two person household.

Solar Knowledge

sarah — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:54:49 +0000

Hot water is typically 20% to 30% of the annual utility bill. Heating water for showers, dishwashing, and laundry costs about $650 a year to for a four person household. A properly sized solar water heating system can be expected to save this household $450 to $600 per year.