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Solar Power for Maine

There are many different ways to use solar energy: passive solar, solar thermal (for heat), photovoltaic (for electricity), small-scale, grid-scale. Tell us what you are using the sun for, and read about what others are doing with the sun's power here.

Solar collectors on the Cumberland Community Communications Center by Revisoin Solar

Solar collectors on Cumberland County Communications Center by Revision Energy

Shades of Green Transportation

06/03/2012 - 3:20pm

Maine's first Nissan Leaf belonging to Mark Lausier We are treated to another missive from Maine's first Nissan Leaf owner, Marc Lausier. Here is his vehicle parked by Maine's scenic coast.

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Changes to Efficiency Maine's Solar Incentive Programs

04/13/2012 - 9:20am

Solar thermal collector panels on a rootfop The incentive programs for solar energy systems offered by Efficiency Maine have changed as of April 11, 2012. Here is the new description of the programs:

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What is Cleantech and Why Do We Want It?

03/20/2012 - 9:34pm

According to the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, ("E2Tech"), "Clean Tech is defined by a diverse range of products, services, and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and reduce or eliminate emissions and wastes.

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Analysis of Rate of Return on a Solar PV System

03/16/2012 - 10:16pm

The following example was contributed by Steve Fennell of the Saco Solar Store:

In Maine, a 2,000 watt solar system will conservatively generate approx. $445/year in CMP dollars at today's rate of approx. 16¢/kWh*.

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Distributed Solar East Conference and Summit

03/09/2012 - 5:20pm

An event this April offers the opportunity to meet top industry players – solar project developers & integrators, investors, lenders, panel suppliers, contractors, installers and others – to negotiate deals and make the commercial, industrial and non-profit solar markets grow.

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A PreK-8 Teacher Resource on Solar Power

02/20/2012 - 2:35pm

The American Chemical Society has a series of four podcasts on its website, which provide educational resources about how solar power works and how students are building tomorrow's solar homes in the Solar Decathlon, an international contest in which college students around the world compete to build innovative solar homes.

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Maine Huts & Trails Partners to Provide Energy Education

02/18/2012 - 7:14pm

The Maine Energy Education Program (MEEP) and Maine Huts and Trails are excited to announce a partnership in conservation through education.

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How Can On-Site Power Generation Affect LEED Ratings?

02/08/2012 - 1:07pm

The Hydrogen Energy Center will present a talk at its February 9 meeting that will address this and other questions.

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Mad Inventor Series: Harnessing The Sun's Energy For Water and Space Heating

01/08/2012 - 6:52am

The winter in Maine can be brutally cold making the use of heating inevitable. With the development of a solar thermal collector, the cost of heating your home does not have to be astronomical. Read the article below as found on the website The Energy Collective to learn more about solar thermal collectors and their use around the world.

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Mad Inventor Series: Paint-On Solar Cells Developed

01/03/2012 - 11:30am

Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light -- electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside.

Pain on Solar Cell. Looks like a thick, mustard yellow oil paint.