An entire community in Canada has a shared solar power system that can provide over 90% of the annual heating and hot water needs for its 52 homes, despite being situated in a cold Alberta location where winter temperatures can reach -33 degrees C (-27 F).
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Whole Neighborhood with Solar Heating
Fenway Park Heats Up With Solar

groSolar, North America’s premier distributer, installer and integrator of solar power solutions for homes and businesses, has begun the installation of a Solar Hot Water System at the Boston Red Sox's Fenway Park.

A book review of 'Off the Grid Homes' by Lori Ryker
From Green Options - a book review of 'Off the Grid Homes' by Lori Ryker, a new book that presents the new look of off the grid homes, or in other words: appealing architecture is meeting high sustainability.
Investing in Energy Saving: Solar Hot Water
Energy saving is becoming more and more financially viable. Indeed, you could go so far as to say it's becoming a financial imperative - either from new taxes or price rises. I'm going to have a look at the available savings from various forms of energy saving devices.