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    Solar Panel Recycling 101

    Solar Panel Recycling 101

    Despite challenges to growth from the pandemic, the U.S. solar energy market set another record with 19.2 GW of solar installed in 2020. That’s well over 50 million solar panels. Over the next 10 years, the Solar Energy Industries Association projects that nearly 350 GW will be installed, more than 18 times the amount of […]

    Can You Go Off-Grid With a Solar Energy System? (2023)

    Can You Go Off-Grid With a Solar Energy System? (2023)

    I think I speak for everyone here at EcoWatch when I say I’ve dreamt of living off the grid. Imagine being completely self-sufficient, impact-free and unrestricted by society at large. Even if this thought hasn’t crossed your mind, I imagine going off-grid interests those plagued by high energy costs, or those building their own cabin, […]

    Dreaming of a Solar Christmas: 2021 Solar Holiday Guide

    Dreaming of a Solar Christmas: 2021 Solar Holiday Guide

    Though energy use is typically highest during the peak months of summer, December is the next biggest culprit for pulling sneaky amounts of energy. Light shows, holiday feasts and entertainment abound, but they don’t have to lead to surprise energy bills ringing in the new year. By nature, energy bills are higher when demand is […]

    Solar Paint: Is It Possible?

    Solar Paint: Is It Possible?

    The solar boom has funneled billions of dollars into the solar energy sector, and top companies across the world are investing in what is now the cheapest source of energy in the world: solar panels. Though we’re huge fans of solar power here at EcoWatch, we won’t deny that even current carbon-neutral solar technology has […]

    Keeping Pets Safe With Solar-Powered Kennels

    Keeping Pets Safe With Solar-Powered Kennels

    Providing pets with basic needs like climate control is not only for their comfort, but also for their safety. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service advises never to expose a pet to temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above 85 F for more than a few hours — and you should never keep […]

    Solar Self-Reliance: How to Generate Your Own Solar Power When Renting

    Solar Self-Reliance: How to Generate Your Own Solar Power When Renting

    Installing solar panels is a great option for homeowners who want to reduce their power bills, and the payback period can be just a handful of years with favorable conditions. However, renters and apartment owners cannot use a typical solar power system due to the lack of space, and renters in particular must also negotiate […]