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In 1958, the United States launched Vanguard 1, the first satellite to use photovoltaic cells for power. Although photovoltaic technology had existed for some time, it was not until 1954 that Bell Laboratories invented a practical, marketable solar cell. One of the intended uses... Read More →

SunPower Uses Manufacturing Research to Improve Products At SunPower’s headquarters in San Jose, California, researchers and manufacturers are creating improvements in both the photovoltaic products made by SunPower and the techniques used to manufacture them. To further equip... Read More →

Less Time to Build Part 3 of a 3-part series Meeting the world need for power is a challenge. As nations continue to develop and populations expand, the electricity requirements keep increasing. A common assumption has been that as countries grow, their consumption of fossil... Read More →

Costs to Operate and Maintain Part 2 in a 3-part series Once you build a power plant, it takes money to operate and maintain it. This affects the utility company’s bottom line and just how much consumers must pay for the power they use. Once again, solar power is a leader... Read More →

It Gets Less Expensive Part 1 of a 3-part series Solar power is widely considered to be the electricity generator of the future. It is also the best form of household electricity generation for right now. In the following series of articles, Solaron wants to present for you just... Read More →

In a recent article, we discussed how many solar panels are required to meet the power needs of the entire world. In this article we focus specifically on the electricity needs of the United States. What area of land would be required for photovoltaic cells and how much space... Read More →

Windows are designed to perform two functions — to let light into a building through a wall, while simultaneously insulating the house from outside temperatures. Modern windows even include coatings that further improve insulation and also limit the type of light that enters a... Read More →

SunPower is the efficiency leader in the solar panel industry. Their current market leader is the X22 series of solar panels, operating at 22.8 percent efficiency. This rating means that when the solar energy is absorbed by these SunPower photovoltaic cells, they convert that... Read More →

We often write about the incredible efficiency and durability of SunPower solar panels. What makes the difference between this manufacturer and other producers on the market? The key lies with the silicon and the construction. The result is the industry leading solar panel for... Read More →