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As the acceptance of solar power grows around the world, the awareness of its benefits also continues to grow. At the same time, there is also a lot of misconception and miscommunication about solar power. Our articles are an attempt to share valuable information about solar power and its merits.

Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. This clean, renewable energy source can significantly reduce your carbon footprint while providing reliable power for your home or business.

With advancements in technology, modern solar panels are more efficient and affordable than ever before, making them an excellent investment for both environmental and economic reasons.

Homeowners today are shifting towards more cost efficient and eco-friendly solutions for managing energy consumption in their homes. Proper lighting improves the appearance and safety of a home both inside and out, yet it can also account for nearly 25% of a home's electricity.

Most people don't realize that the standard incandescent bulbs they've been using for years are only 10% efficient; meaning only 10% of the electricity they use is transferred into light and the rest into heat!

Fortunately, the push for a greener way of life has brought rise to two major alternative options for standard incandescent light bulbs: the compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) and a light emitting diode light bulb (LED). Knowing what to look for and the difference between the two will help the average consumer save energy dollars each month.

LED bulbs typically last longer and are more energy-efficient than CFLs, making them the preferred choice for most homeowners looking to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impact.

Window blinds block the harsh sun from entering a room. Solar panels harness the sun's rays to generate energy. With a new product from SOLITECH, those two functions are cleverly combined into solar-panel-window-blinds that the startup claims can reduce energy bills by 70 percent.

Now, not every window on a home gets the same amount of sunlight, but these panel blinds are capable of generating 100 watts for every 10 square feet of window, roughly equivalent to powering three MacBooks.

The blinds can be installed on either the inside or outside of the home (though indoor installation cuts the power-generation capability in half), and the installation process is supposed to be easy enough for customers to do it themselves.

The angle and positioning of the blinds is controlled through an app that also displays energy generation numbers. There's a setting for the blinds to automatically optimize their angle according to the sun. You can also integrate the controls with smart home hubs like Google Home, Echo, and Nest.