Five Ways to Save Energy in Honor of Earth Day

Here at Solaire Energy Systems, we are proud to honor Earth Day on April 22nd. As part of our commitment to help you choose a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, here are five ways you can save energy by reducing your overall energy consumption.

1. Ride your bike. Enjoy the beautiful Southern Californian weather by hopping on your bike. Your body will be happy that you are exercising and the earth will be happy that you are reducing your carbon footprint.

2. Turn off office lights at night. How many times have you seen office lights shining brightly at midnight? Either there are a lot of workaholics in San Diego or someone is wasting a hideous amount of energy. Don’t let either one be you.

3. Conserve water by only washing full loads of dishes and laundry. This small step can help you save thousands of gallons of water every year. It’s as simple as that.

4. Adjust your thermostat. Sometimes it is all too easy to search for the ‘just right’ temperature. However setting your thermostat at an unreasonable temperature wastes energy and your money. Pick a moderate temperature and stick with it.

5. Go Solar! This Earth Day, contact solar companies in San Diego and show your commitment to the planet by using solar energy every day of the year.

Happy Earth Day from your favorite San Diego solar panel installers, Solaire Energy Systems.

China Makes Plans to Power Africa With Solar

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China appears to be looking to shake its reputation for being the world's largest coal-consuming nation and make the switch to more ecologically popular solar energy. As well as powering its own vast country, China is making plans to power the equally vast continent of Africa as well.

Currently, China is the largest manufacturer of photovoltaic panels and has the lofty goal of reducing Africa's dependence on environment-damaging fossil fuels. The plan is to start projects in 40 African nations. Solar facilities already exist in a few countries like South Africa, Algeria, Rwanda and the Gambia. "We'll begin investigating this month in Africa to determine a suitable project in each country, such as installing solar panes on the rooftops of schools and hospitals," said the aptly named Sun Guangbin, the secretary general of photovoltaic products for the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.

The planned program could require 650 million yuan or $100 million in investment. The project would use competitive bidding and their own solar panels. The price of monocrystalline cells declined 7.5 percent to $1.14 per watt from last month. In anticipation of the 60 percent export growth value of solar panels this year, China wants to expand its horizons to the African market. Each individual installation is expected to cost 10 to 20 million yuan or $1.5 to $3 million.

Contact Solaire Energy Systems, one of the leading solar companies in San Diego, about installing solar panels on your rooftop by calling 1-800-847-7751.