Green | August 17, 2008 | 36 comments

New educational website offers one-stop solar power resource

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SMA America has launched www.Solar-is-Future.com. This user-friendly, educational Web site explains how solar energy can be harvested and utilized via animation, illustrations and descriptions in easy-to-understand language.

At Solar-is-Future.com, visitors can research the benefits of solar power and how the sun's abundant, clean energy can be collected through active and passive solar power systems.

'SMA America is very excited about the launch of Solar-is-Future.com," says Jurgen Krehnke, president and general manager of SMA America. 'Now there is a one-stop, online solar resource where visitors can learn everything there is to know about solar energy and solar power systems."

In addition to various illustrations explaining solar radiation, solar power systems and solar thermal energy, Solar-is-Future.com features an animated grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) system, which comprises the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. solar market.

The animation clearly shows how PV system components are connected and examples of where the components would be installed in a residential system. Basic components include a solar array, inverter and meter. By clicking on a component, a box appears that explains the component and its function.

Elsewhere on the Solar-is-Future site is a Solar Power Professional Search where visitors can locate solar power system installers by zip code. There is also an extensive Frequently Asked Questions section that covers common concerns such as whether a building permit is required when installing a solar power system.

The site's comprehensive glossary defines the solar power industry's most-used terms, including alternating current, grid-connected system and kilowatt hour.
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36 comments // New educational website offers one-stop solar power resource

  • govindyadav
  • Bren589
  • gentjim
  • heidilittle
  • onechance
  • stopnoise
  • bluestranger
  • themanwithadog
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      themanwithadog  
    • If the huge amounts of money spent on designing, constructing and operating costs of just one offshore oil drilling platform were to be channelled into the R&D of this project everyone including the state of the planet would eventually benefit when the results are shown

      Do you think the oil companies would fund such a project?

    • 3 years ago
  • go_green
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      go_green  
    • All species live by the sun. It gives us life. It has the power to heat the entire world. Did we seriously JUST think of this?!?!

    • 3 years ago
  • 2102512
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      2102512  
    • This is only the first steps in this technology sector. America likes bubbles, but renewable energy looks like something that could be more than just another bubble.

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
  • shroomfairy
  • stephenthomson
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      stephenthomson  
    • A point worth making, in all seriousness of public policy, is that while we - as a nation, as a continental infrastructure - are marching forward into the past and 'getting our solar on', we need to be taking our pedal off the carbon emissions rapidly.

      And anyone standing in the way of that now needs to be held accountable to the well-being of humanity, now and forever.

    • 3 years ago
  • Hunab_Ku
  • JanforGore
  • stopnoise
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      stopnoise  
    • JanforGore:

      I could not access the website Yesterday. Today it seems to be ok. I also followed the link on top Yesterday and I run into a Caterpillar Commercial.

      I'll check the website today since it seems to be working.

      Thanks Jan!

    • 3 years ago
  • huntre
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      huntre  
    • It's funny how energy progress leads us right back to the best original source.
      The Sun.
      As Firesign Theater once proclaimed,
      "Forward! Into the past!"

    • 3 years ago
  • PlatoTacius
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      PlatoTacius  
    • More knowledge of the different alternative energy sources is always a good thing and easy access to the info is even better...the future of our sustainability is dependent on such knowledge...we, to a large extent, have become a nation of doit-yourselfers...

      Good post, Jan, thanks...

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
  • darkhorsejim
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      darkhorsejim  
    • Thanks for the great info we need to keep us moving towards the goal of sustainable energy for all & away from our political & corporate driven dependance on fossil fuels.

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  
    • Thank you, Will... and it is a son, and he is a great young man aware of the task at hand. So yes, while I have concern I also have hope, even in the face of what we face. Hard at times, but without it there is nothing else. I have hope in the sun and in the power it has to save this planet and us if we only use it to its potential. Thanks again for your wisdom.

    • 3 years ago
  • spoon
  • Virtual_Will_Rogers
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      Virtual_Will_Rogers  
    • Jan....this is great......thanks for passing the information along...and for all you do...I read on one of your posts about your concern for your daughter.....more people must realize that whatever you are...there are those before you.......that created you and are part of you....and those that follow......you are a part of each....everything you do contains them all.....it can be caring....or not so........Golden Ruler...Will

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
  • Virtual_Will_Rogers
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      Virtual_Will_Rogers  
    • I see a small light at the end of the tunnel....it is growing larger and brighter.....I can now see it in all it's glory........the........SUN......mankind is starting to see something that all of their ancestors knew.....now that is progress......Golden Ruler....Will.........

    • 3 years ago
  • stephenthomson
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  • EclecticBadger
  • Virtual_Will_Rogers
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      Virtual_Will_Rogers  
    • Virtual_Will_Rogers:

      ..Only one thing has me confused...the direction that Mankind is traveling....and the emphasis on all the wrong things....the Golden Ruler movement is going gangbusters...there are three of us now......wish you would consider joining...no enrollment fee...no uniforms...just treat everything with the dignity it deserves...sign off...Golden Ruler.....and go heavy on the................................'s...........Golden Ruler.....Will......Golden Ruler....HITLERs_MOUSTACHE......Richard.......Golden Ruler....Johnnie Hargrave......different tools for different jobs............

    • 3 years ago
  • JanforGore
  • EclecticBadger
  • Virtual_Will_Rogers
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      Virtual_Will_Rogers  
    • Virtual_Will_Rogers:

      Badger.......What part of Golden Ruler do you not understand?......manipulation is not my driving force....neither are polls or votes that may either be counted or not....for someone elses benefit.......I am not on Current to do anything but be positive...and maybe pry open a stuck mind every once in awhile.......and neither are any of my friends....I did that to see if anyone ever read what I write.....so thank you for noticing....you win my poll for aware person of the day.......thank you......Golden Ruler....Will......

    • 3 years ago
  • EclecticBadger
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      EclecticBadger  
    • Virtual_Will_Rogers:

      If your intention is not to massage the polls through demographics, then I have further question:

      Is not the word of one as powerful as the word of many, and is not the word of the whole more valid than sum of many parts?

      In which case why not comment using just the one voice instead of multiple personalities?

      I am all for positivity, but extensive use of elipses I just find annoying.

    • 3 years ago
  • Virtual_Will_Rogers
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      Virtual_Will_Rogers  
    • Virtual_Will_Rogers:

      Badger......This is my last response to you....I am not here to massage........polls........egos......you ....or anything else.....I do note vote on anything.........my choice of how I try to open minds and get people to maybe go the right direction for awhile.....should be my own.....I have never...nor Will I ever contemplate doing anything hurtful...because It is not part of me.....these posts with you have taken me to a place where I do not want to be...wasting my precious time......how I choose to write......is my choice....please feel free to ignore it......that is your choice.......I am for creation and being positive......never for any type of destruction or negativity......if I had a Current site for every spirit.....that resides within my soul and being......I would need over two thousand......they feel different things.......say different things....they are all......Golden Rulers..........Golden Ruler..........Kickatincan..........

    • 3 years ago
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