Scientists at Oxford University have developed a groundbreaking solar technology using ultra-thin, flexible perovskite materials that can be applied as a coating to everyday surfaces like buildings, vehicles, and mobile phones, eliminating the need for traditional...
Bifacial vertical solar panels present a promising alternative to traditional horizontal panels by capturing sunlight on both sides throughout the day, especially during early morning and late afternoon hours. Unlike horizontal panels, which perform best only when the...
Thomas Edison said this about solar energy in 1931. Solar energy is the power of the future.It’s free, It’s clean, and it’s abundant. Thomas Edison believed in solar energy then, and we believe he's still right today. Break away from your power bill, with clean...
As you’ve certainly heard by now, there’s a new bill in Congress proposing to eliminate the 30% federal solar tax credit as early as the end of THIS year, nine years earlier than planned! Whether this bill passes or not, the message to homeowners is simple:Act now or...
Last month we shared one of our customer success stories with you. After suffering through months of $500+ power bills from Duke Energy, they called The Solar Gladiator! After installing their custom designed solar power system from The Solar Gladiator, they brought...
Did you know you can use solar to create a perfect outdoor space? Even if your home or work space is not ideal for solar, The Solar Gladiator can design a solar system anywhere the is sun on your property. Working with our partner, Infinity Rack, we can create a...
Switching from natural gas to solar panels makes a big difference for the environment—each megawatt-hour of solar power produces about 976 pounds less CO₂ than natural gas. On a bigger scale, just one acre of solar panels can save between 175 and 198 metric tons of...
Have you been considering going with a solar energy system for your home or business, but you're not sure if the cost is worth it? Then take a look at this Solar Gladiator customer's power bill for the month of March! This customer's Duke Energy bill was averaging...
Selling solar energy back to the power company, known as net metering or a feed-in tariff, allows homeowners and businesses with solar panels to earn credits or payments for excess electricity they generate. When solar panels produce more energy than needed, the...
How widespread is solar power today? Researcher Jenny Chase reveals that it's already replacing fossil fuels in major energy markets worldwide, in her recent TED Talk. She discusses the growth of affordable solar energy and shares how her team mapped its rapid...